56293 ZIP Code — Wabasso, MN

Redwood County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56293 is located in Wabasso, Minnesota, within Redwood County. It covers approximately 84.65 square miles and serves a population of 1,183 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56293

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 $159,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,542. 34% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 56293 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,183
population
84.65
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56293 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56293

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City Status
Wabasso Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56255 Lucan (8.2 mi) 56283 Redwood Falls (8.8 mi) 56292 Vesta (11.3 mi) 56214 Belview (12.7 mi) 56152 Lamberton (13.3 mi) 56270 Morton (15.3 mi) 56263 Milroy (15.5 mi) 56083 Sanborn (15.8 mi) 56180 Walnut Grove (16.4 mi) 56266 Morgan (16.5 mi) 56237 Echo (17.8 mi) 56087 Springfield (18.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,183
Population density 14 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 127
Geography
Land area 84.65 sq mi
Water area 0.25 sq mi
Latitude 44.4237
Longitude -95.2486
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 507
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 43.8% 42.5% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 34.2% 36.2% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 20.8% 18.7% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.2% 2.7% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,183
Population
14
People per sq mi
48.1
Median age
$63,542
Median household income
$33,015
Per capita income
$159,900
Median home value
$630
Median monthly rent
82.3%
Home ownership
7.6%
Poverty rate
0.9%
Unemployment
417
Housing units
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
46
Under 5
46
44
5–9
43
41
10–14
40
29
15–19
29
8
20–24
8
51
25–34
50
63
35–44
62
63
45–54
63
52
55–59
52
56
60–64
56
59
65–74
59
49
75–84
48
33
85+
33
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1830025.4%
18 and over88374.6%
65 and over28123.8%
Median age48.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.7%
Asian 2.1%
Two or more races 1.6%
Black or African American 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,12293.7%
Asian252.1%
Two or more races191.6%
Black or African American151.3%
Hispanic or Latino151.3%
Other race20.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 43.8% 42.5% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 34.2% 36.2% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 20.8% 18.7% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.2% 2.7% 8.5%
Under $10k 5.5%
$10k–$15k 4.2%
$15k–$25k 6.2%
$25k–$35k 10.6%
$35k–$50k 7.5%
$50k–$75k 23.1%
$75k–$100k 11.1%
$100k–$150k 18.8%
$150k–$200k 8.4%
$200k+ 4.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.5%
$10k–$15k4.2%
$15k–$25k6.2%
$25k–$35k10.6%
$35k–$50k7.5%
$50k–$75k23.1%
$75k–$100k11.1%
$100k–$150k18.8%
$150k–$200k8.4%
$200k+4.4%
Median income$63,542

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%
$50k–$100k 22.4%
$100k–$150k 16.7%
$150k–$200k 19.1%
$200k–$300k 16.2%
$300k–$500k 16.7%
$500k–$1M 0.8%
$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$159,900
Median rent / month$630
Owner occupied82.3%
Renter occupied17.7%
Vacant9.3%
Single-family detached84.3%
Large apartment buildings4.6%
Mobile homes0.2%
Median rooms7.0
Avg household size (owned)2.62

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.0%
2000–20093.2%
1990–19999.1%
1980–19897.6%
1970–197919.7%
1960–196916.3%
1950–195910.5%
1940–19496.0%
1939 or earlier24.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.4%
1 bedroom8.7%
2 bedrooms17.3%
3 bedrooms34.4%
4 bedrooms24.9%
5+ bedrooms13.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.3%
1 vehicle20.6%
2 vehicles39.0%
3 or more33.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas3.3%
Electricity17.7%
Propane / LP gas69.0%
Fuel oil5.8%
Wood2.2%
Solar0.4%
No fuel used0.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family28964.1%
Cohabiting couple224.9%
Male householder, no spouse7316.2%
Female householder, no spouse6714.9%
Households with children under 1812728.2%
Households with seniors (65+)15935.3%
Average household size2.51

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married23.1%15.8%
Married66.7%67.0%
Separated0.4%2.0%
Widowed1.2%7.7%
Divorced8.5%7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%
Some HS, no diploma 2.5%
HS graduate 34.7%
Some college, no degree 27.0%
Associate's degree 10.2%
Bachelor's degree 16.7%
Graduate / professional 6.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.3%
Bachelor's or higher23.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool208.5%
Kindergarten198.1%
Elementary school11749.8%
High school5523.4%
College / grad school2410.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%
Manufacturing 15.7%
Agriculture & mining 13.8%
Finance & real estate 9.4%
Retail trade 8.8%
Construction 8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%
Transportation & utilities 4.6%
Other services 4.4%
Wholesale trade 2.5%
Public administration 2.1%
Professional & management 1.9%
Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts40.9%
Service9.9%
Sales & office21.8%
Natural resources & construction13.0%
Production & transportation14.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.4%
Government11.5%
Self-employed14.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone71.1%
Carpool5.6%
Public transit0.4%
Walk9.1%
Work from home12.9%
Other means1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)19.6

Poverty

All people 7.6%
Under 18 years 11.0%
18 and over 6.4%
Married-couple families 0.3%
Female-led households 83.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security33.9%
Retirement income19.5%
Supplemental Security2.7%
Cash public assistance0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP3.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.3%
High blood pressure31.8%
High cholesterol31.2%
Diabetes10.5%
Heart disease7.8%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma8.7%
Arthritis26.2%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease6.5%
Cancer8.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.3%
Binge drinking18.5%
No physical activity21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.4%
Depression21.0%
Fair or poor health12.9%
Poor mental health12.8%
Poor physical health10.1%
No health insurance10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.2%
Visited dentist69.6%
Cholesterol screening90.6%
Teeth loss11.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans9811.1%
Disability%
Any disability13.5%
Under 183.3%
18–64 years8.7%
65 and over36.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance74.2%
Public insurance44.8%
No insurance3.8%
Uninsured under 195.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,09192.2%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,15697.7%
Born in same state1,15697.7%
Born in different state1,05989.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen272.3%
Not a US citizen27100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish14312.1%
Arab978.2%
Italian201.7%
AncestryCount%
French181.5%
Dutch151.3%
English141.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.1%
Internet access88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56293

What city is ZIP code 56293 in?

ZIP code 56293 is primarily assigned to Wabasso, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56293 in?

ZIP code 56293 falls within Redwood County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56293 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 56293 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56293 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 56293 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56293?

The median home value in ZIP code 56293 is $159,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 56293?

ZIP code 56293 has an estimated population of 1,183 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56293 in?

ZIP code 56293 observes the CST timezone.

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