PlainZIP

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
$75,729
Median income
$178,800
Median home value
10.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $44,141. Poverty here runs at 4.6%, with unemployment measured at 3.5%. Median home value sits at $178,800 (30% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 56761 sits relative to Minnesota and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 56761?

46.5

Median Age

55.9%

Male

44.1%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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

$44,141

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56761 ranks nationally

Wannaska, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$75,729 Top 44% higher than 56% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

293

Total Housing Units

211

Occupied Units

82

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.0%
Renter 9.0%

$178,800

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

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.

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Related Areas

Roseau County Wannaska, MN Minnesota

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.