Wabasso, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56293
Redwood County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,223
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $67,396
- Median income Near-median income area
- $170,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wabasso pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56293 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56293 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wabasso, Redwood County, Minnesota, home to just 1,223 residents across 218.4 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56293 reports a modest median household income of $67,396 (18% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,377. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.6% and unemployment is 1.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $170,500 (33% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $650; owner occupancy is 81.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Redwood County, so 56293 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 56293
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wabasso, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56293.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56293, Wabasso, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,223
Population
218.4
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56293?
45.1
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
0.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$67,396
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$34,377
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
18.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56293 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Wabasso, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$67,396 25th percentile higher than 25% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
477housing units
477
Total Housing Units
436
Occupied Units
41
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$170,500
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$650
Median Rent
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 41 business establishments in ZIP 56293, employing approximately 367 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,641,000.
41
Businesses
367
Employees
$19.6M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 14.6% |
| Construction | 5 | 12.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 12.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 7.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 56293 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56283
Redwood Falls (56283)
6,636 residents
- 56293 1,223
Wabasso (56293)
1,223 residents
- 56294 84
Wanda (56294)
84 residents
- 56287 81
Seaforth (56287)
81 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56293 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56293 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56294
Wanda (56294)
$82,083 median income
- 56287
Seaforth (56287)
$73,750 median income
- 56293
Wabasso (56293)
$67,396 median income
- 56283
Redwood Falls (56283)
$66,352 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56293 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56293, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,223 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 56293 in?
ZIP code 56293 (Wabasso) is located in Redwood County, Minnesota. Redwood County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/redwood-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56293?
ZIP code 56293 in Wabasso, MN has a population of 1,223 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56293?
The median household income in ZIP 56293 is $67,396, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56293?
The median home value in ZIP 56293 is $170,500, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56293?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56293 is White at 97.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56293?
ZIP code 56293 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 367 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56293?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56293 are: Wholesale trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (6), Construction (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56293?
In ZIP code 56293, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 56293?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56293 is 18.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56293?
In ZIP code 56293, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56293?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56293 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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