56048 ZIP Code — Janesville, MN
Waseca County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56048 is located in Janesville, Minnesota, within Waseca County. It covers approximately 122.42 square miles and serves a population of 4,267 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.
About ZIP code 56048
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $199,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $80,688. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
4,267
population
122.42
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56048 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56048
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56048. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Janesville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
56093 Waseca (7.2 mi)
56024 Eagle Lake (9.5 mi)
56028 Elysian (10.8 mi)
56078 Pemberton (11 mi)
56091 Waldorf (11.1 mi)
56063 Madison Lake (12.1 mi)
56096 Waterville (12.2 mi)
56072 New Richland (14.6 mi)
56068 Minnesota Lake (15.6 mi)
56001 Mankato (15.9 mi)
55052 Morristown (17 mi)
56065 Mapleton (17.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 4,267 |
| Population density | 35 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 161 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 122.42 sq mi |
| Water area | 6.79 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.0729 |
| Longitude | -93.6829 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 507 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.1% | 40.6% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.0% | 35.2% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.4% | 19.8% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 4.4% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
4,267
Population
35
People per sq mi
39.0
Median age
$80,688
Median household income
$37,425
Per capita income
$199,800
Median home value
$800
Median monthly rent
87.0%
Home ownership
4.2%
Poverty rate
2.3%
Unemployment
1,574
Housing units
28.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
102
Under 5
89
146
5–9
128
146
10–14
129
203
15–19
179
150
20–24
131
297
25–34
261
271
35–44
237
273
45–54
240
131
55–59
115
208
60–64
182
209
65–74
184
97
75–84
85
39
85+
35
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 958 | 22.5% |
| 18 and over | 3,309 | 77.5% |
| 65 and over | 649 | 15.2% |
| Median age | 39.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96.1%
Black or African American
1.4%
Two or more races
1.3%
Hispanic or Latino
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,134 | 96.1% |
| Black or African American | 59 | 1.4% |
| Two or more races | 57 | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.1% | 40.6% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.0% | 35.2% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.4% | 19.8% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 4.4% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
2.5%
$10k–$15k
0.4%
$15k–$25k
8.5%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
9.1%
$50k–$75k
19.5%
$75k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
25.7%
$150k–$200k
9.1%
$200k+
6.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.1% |
| $200k+ | 6.6% |
| Median income | $80,688 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.6%
$50k–$100k
4.1%
$100k–$150k
20.3%
$150k–$200k
24.0%
$200k–$300k
27.7%
$300k–$500k
19.1%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $199,800 |
| Median rent / month | $800 |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% |
| Vacant | 6.6% |
| Single-family detached | 86.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.0% |
| Mobile homes | 4.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.4% |
| 3 or more | 38.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 53.6% |
| Electricity | 8.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 32.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.9% |
| Wood | 3.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 963 | 57.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 114 | 6.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 317 | 18.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 280 | 16.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 570 | 34.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 415 | 24.8% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Married | 55.5% | 57.2% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 12.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
26.9%
Some college, no degree
21.4%
Associate's degree
17.3%
Bachelor's degree
21.6%
Graduate / professional
7.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 69 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 57 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 412 | 37.9% |
| High school | 303 | 27.9% |
| College / grad school | 246 | 22.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.6%
Manufacturing
18.0%
Retail trade
14.7%
Agriculture & mining
6.0%
Construction
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Professional & management
5.0%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Public administration
3.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.3%
Other services
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.0% |
| Service | 11.1% |
| Sales & office | 20.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.1% |
| Production & transportation | 21.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.7% |
| Government | 15.1% |
| Self-employed | 6.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.6% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Work from home | 7.1% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.4 |
Poverty
All people
4.2%
Under 18 years
2.9%
18 and over
4.5%
Married-couple families
0.9%
Female-led households
2.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.4% |
| Retirement income | 20.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| High blood pressure | 30.0% |
| High cholesterol | 28.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 22.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.8% |
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| No physical activity | 19.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.6% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 10.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.8% |
| Visited dentist | 71.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 9.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 231 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.4% |
| Under 18 | 7.0% |
| 18–64 years | 4.0% |
| 65 and over | 29.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.6% |
| Public insurance | 26.9% |
| No insurance | 3.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,076 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 9 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 6 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 1 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,260 | 99.8% |
| Born in same state | 4,243 | 99.4% |
| Born in different state | 3,677 | 86.2% |
| Foreign born | 17 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7 | 0.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 4 | 57.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 585 | 13.7% |
| Italian | 470 | 11% |
| French | 223 | 5.2% |
| Arab | 150 | 3.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 36 | 0.8% |
| German | 34 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 13 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.2% |
| Internet access | 94.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56048
What city is ZIP code 56048 in?
ZIP code 56048 is primarily assigned to Janesville, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56048 in?
ZIP code 56048 falls within Waseca County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 56048 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 56048 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 56048?
ZIP code 56048 has an estimated population of 4,267 residents, with a density of 35 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56048?
The median home value in ZIP code 56048 is $199,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56048?
The median household income in ZIP code 56048 is $80,688, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 56048 in?
ZIP code 56048 observes the CST timezone.