Wannaska, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56761
Roseau County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 488
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $75,729
- Median income Near-median income area
- $178,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 10.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wannaska pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56761 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56761 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wannaska, Roseau County, Minnesota, home to just 488 residents across 271.1 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56761 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,729 (8% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,141. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.6% and unemployment is 3.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $178,800 (30% below the average Minnesota ZIP); owner occupancy is 91.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Minnesota and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 56761.
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 56761
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wannaska, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56761.
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 56761, Wannaska, 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
488
Population
271.1
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56761?
46.5
Median Age
55.9%
Male
44.1%
Female
2.0%
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?
$75,729
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$44,141
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 56761 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Wannaska, 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)
$75,729 46th percentile higher than 46% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Minnesota ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
293housing units
293
Total Housing Units
211
Occupied Units
82
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$178,800
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 56761, employing approximately 36 people with a combined annual payroll of $895,000.
14
Businesses
36
Employees
$895K
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 21.4% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 21.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 21.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56761, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 56761 in?
ZIP code 56761 (Wannaska) is located in Roseau County, Minnesota. Roseau County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/roseau-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56761?
ZIP code 56761 in Wannaska, MN has a population of 488 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56761?
The median household income in ZIP 56761 is $75,729, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56761?
The median home value in ZIP 56761 is $178,800, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56761?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56761 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56761?
ZIP code 56761 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 36 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56761?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56761 are: Construction (3), Retail trade (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56761?
In ZIP code 56761, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56761?
In ZIP code 56761, approximately 91.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56761?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56761 is 4.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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