56091 ZIP Code — Waldorf, MN

Waseca County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56091 is located in Waldorf, Minnesota, within Waseca County. It covers approximately 18.05 square miles and serves a population of 280 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56091

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 $129,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,000. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56091 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

280
population
18.05
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56091 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56091

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City Status
Waldorf Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56078 Pemberton (5.5 mi) 56068 Minnesota Lake (6.3 mi) 56072 New Richland (9.6 mi) 56048 Janesville (11.1 mi) 56093 Waseca (13 mi) 56042 Hartland (13.6 mi) 56097 Wells (14.1 mi) 56025 Easton (14.8 mi) 56065 Mapleton (14.8 mi) 56024 Eagle Lake (18.2 mi) 56026 Ellendale (18.5 mi) 56037 Good Thunder (18.7 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 280
Population density 16 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 161
Geography
Land area 18.05 sq mi
Water area 0.05 sq mi
Latitude 43.9115
Longitude -93.6875
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 48.9% 40.6% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 35.1% 35.2% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 15.3% 19.8% 26.5%
Over $200k 0.8% 4.4% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

280
Population
16
People per sq mi
53.1
Median age
$55,000
Median household income
$35,207
Per capita income
$129,800
Median home value
$880
Median monthly rent
91.7%
Home ownership
8.6%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
137
Housing units
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
6
Under 5
6
7
5–9
8
9
10–14
10
9
15–19
10
6
20–24
6
14
25–34
16
11
35–44
13
14
45–54
16
6
55–59
6
14
60–64
15
29
65–74
31
5
75–84
5
4
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 185820.7%
18 and over22279.3%
65 and over7827.9%
Median age53.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%
Two or more races 2.9%
Asian 1.8%
GroupCount%
White26795.4%
Two or more races82.9%
Asian51.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 48.9% 40.6% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 35.1% 35.2% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 15.3% 19.8% 26.5%
Over $200k 0.8% 4.4% 8.5%
Under $10k 3.8%
$10k–$15k 3.8%
$15k–$25k 18.9%
$25k–$35k 3.0%
$35k–$50k 10.6%
$50k–$75k 25.8%
$75k–$100k 12.9%
$100k–$150k 15.9%
$150k–$200k 3.0%
$200k+ 2.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.8%
$10k–$15k3.8%
$15k–$25k18.9%
$25k–$35k3.0%
$35k–$50k10.6%
$50k–$75k25.8%
$75k–$100k12.9%
$100k–$150k15.9%
$150k–$200k3.0%
$200k+2.3%
Median income$55,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.1%
$50k–$100k 23.1%
$100k–$150k 26.4%
$150k–$200k 20.7%
$200k–$300k 5.0%
$300k–$500k 11.6%
$500k–$1M 3.3%
$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$129,800
Median rent / month$880
Owner occupied91.7%
Renter occupied8.3%
Vacant10.8%
Single-family detached91.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.4%
Median rooms6.7
Avg household size (owned)2.17

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.7%
2000–20094.1%
1990–19998.8%
1980–19896.8%
1970–197918.2%
1960–196910.1%
1950–19596.8%
1940–19498.1%
1939 or earlier36.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.7%
2 bedrooms22.3%
3 bedrooms48.0%
4 bedrooms25.0%
5+ bedrooms4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.8%
1 vehicle23.5%
2 vehicles36.4%
3 or more39.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas3.0%
Electricity2.3%
Propane / LP gas88.6%
Fuel oil5.3%
Wood0.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family6448.5%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse3224.2%
Female householder, no spouse3627.3%
Households with children under 182821.2%
Households with seniors (65+)6347.7%
Average household size2.12

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.1%13.6%
Married56.9%57.6%
Separated1.7%0.0%
Widowed1.7%21.2%
Divorced15.5%7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%
Some HS, no diploma 5.4%
HS graduate 30.0%
Some college, no degree 22.2%
Associate's degree 16.3%
Bachelor's degree 17.7%
Graduate / professional 7.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.6%
Bachelor's or higher25.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool47.3%
Kindergarten35.5%
Elementary school2749.1%
High school1018.2%
College / grad school1120.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.1%
Manufacturing 13.7%
Other services 12.2%
Agriculture & mining 10.7%
Retail trade 9.9%
Transportation & utilities 8.4%
Finance & real estate 6.9%
Professional & management 6.9%
Construction 4.6%
Information 3.1%
Public administration 2.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%
Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts25.2%
Service10.7%
Sales & office29.0%
Natural resources & construction15.3%
Production & transportation19.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.3%
Government3.1%
Self-employed20.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone60.3%
Carpool5.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.3%
Work from home31.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)28.3

Poverty

All people 8.6%
Under 18 years 5.2%
18 and over 9.5%
Married-couple families 7.8%
Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.2%
Retirement income18.2%
Supplemental Security3.8%
Cash public assistance2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP10.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.7%
High blood pressure36.3%
High cholesterol32.8%
Diabetes11.1%
Heart disease8.7%
Stroke3.8%
Asthma8.7%
Arthritis27.2%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease7.1%
Cancer8.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.9%
Binge drinking17.5%
No physical activity23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.3%
Depression21.3%
Fair or poor health13.8%
Poor mental health12.7%
Poor physical health10.7%
No health insurance10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.3%
Visited dentist67.9%
Cholesterol screening90.1%
Teeth loss12.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans167.2%
Disability%
Any disability16.1%
Under 185.2%
18–64 years11.8%
65 and over32.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance73.2%
Public insurance50.4%
No insurance2.5%
Uninsured under 193.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only26895.7%
Spanish20.7%
Other Indo-European10.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages10.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)27698.6%
Born in same state27598.2%
Born in different state23282.9%
Foreign born10.4%
Naturalized citizen41.4%
Not a US citizen375.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian4817.1%
Polish3412.1%
Arab186.4%
AncestryCount%
French62.1%
English20.7%
Dutch10.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access47.1%
Internet access84.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56091

What city is ZIP code 56091 in?

ZIP code 56091 is primarily assigned to Waldorf, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56091 in?

ZIP code 56091 falls within Waseca County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56091 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 56091 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 56091 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 56091 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56091 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 56091 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56091?

The median home value in ZIP code 56091 is $129,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 56091 in?

ZIP code 56091 observes the CST timezone.

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