56477 ZIP Code — Sebeka, MN

Wadena County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56477 is located in Sebeka, Minnesota, within Wadena County. It covers approximately 250.74 square miles and serves a population of 2,608 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56477

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 $161,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,083. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56477 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,608

population

250.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56477 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56477

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56477. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sebeka	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56464 Menahga (9.4 mi) 56482 Wadena (12.6 mi) 56481 Verndale (13 mi) 56518 Bluffton (14.4 mi) 56567 New York Mills (17.3 mi) 56434 Aldrich (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,608
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	159

Geography
Land area	250.74 sq mi
Water area	1.20 sq mi
Latitude	46.6410
Longitude	-95.0344
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	218

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.7%	51.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	31.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	15.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.5%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,608

Population

People per sq mi

42.9

Median age

$55,083

Median household income

$29,839

Per capita income

$161,000

Median home value

$722

Median monthly rent

80.1%

Home ownership

12.2%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

1,211

Housing units

12.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

114

25–34

119

170

35–44

176

140

45–54

145

104

55–59

107

60–64

167

65–74

174

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	644	24.7%
18 and over	1,964	75.3%
65 and over	515	19.7%
Median age	42.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.5%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,457	91.5%
Two or more races	120	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	78	2.9%
Asian	20	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.3%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.7%	51.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	31.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	15.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.5%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 17.6%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	17.6%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	15.8%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$55,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.5%

$50k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 18.4%

$300k–$500k 15.1%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,000
Median rent / month	$722
Owner occupied	80.1%
Renter occupied	19.9%
Vacant	21.4%
Single-family detached	82.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	12.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	7.7%
1939 or earlier	23.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	26.0%
3 bedrooms	41.7%
4 bedrooms	20.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	33.0%
3 or more	37.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.9%
Electricity	21.7%
Propane / LP gas	31.1%
Fuel oil	8.2%
Wood	18.2%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	540	47.9%
Cohabiting couple	78	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	236	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	274	24.3%
Households with children under 18	309	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	366	32.4%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.5%	23.6%
Married	55.0%	50.4%
Separated	0.8%	0.1%
Widowed	2.3%	9.0%
Divorced	13.4%	17.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 36.4%

Some college, no degree 26.3%

Associate's degree 15.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	43	8.3%
Kindergarten	25	4.8%
Elementary school	254	48.9%
High school	136	26.2%
College / grad school	61	11.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.8%

Manufacturing 13.9%

Construction 12.5%

Agriculture & mining 9.7%

Retail trade 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Wholesale trade 5.6%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Other services 3.4%

Professional & management 3.0%

Public administration 1.6%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.1%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	18.6%
Production & transportation	19.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.8%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	10.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	4.3%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.0

Poverty

All people 12.2%

Under 18 years 19.2%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 5.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.9%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	201	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	31.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.2%
Public insurance	45.3%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	11.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,433	93.3%
Spanish	17	0.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,592	99.4%
Born in same state	2,588	99.2%
Born in different state	2,132	81.7%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	16	0.6%
Not a US citizen	8	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	323	12.4%
Italian	230	8.8%
French	101	3.9%
Arab	98	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	42	1.6%
Dutch	35	1.3%
German	10	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56477

What city is ZIP code 56477 in?

ZIP code 56477 is primarily assigned to Sebeka, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56477 in?

ZIP code 56477 falls within Wadena County, Minnesota.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56477?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 56477 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 56477 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56477 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 56477 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 56477 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 56477 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 56477 in?

ZIP code 56477 observes the CST timezone.