Wadena County, MN ZIP Codes
Minnesota (MN) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
14,177
population (2021)
+2.4%
pop change since 2010
27159
FIPS code
Wadena County ZIP code map
About Wadena County
Wadena County is located in Minnesota and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 14,177 as of 2021,
an increase of
2.4% from 13,843 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Wadena County is 27159.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 14,177 |
| 2010 population | 13,843 |
| Change | +2.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| FIPS code | 27159 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Wadena County
ZIP codes for Wadena County, MN (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56434 | Aldrich | Wadena | View map |
| 56464 | Menahga | Wadena | View map |
| 56477 | Sebeka | Wadena | View map |
| 56479 | Staples | Wadena | View map |
| 56481 | Verndale | Wadena | View map |
| 56482 | Wadena | Wadena | View map |
Demographics & statistics
17,297
Population
39.0
Median age
$59,565
Median household income
$28,037
Per capita income
$167,550
Median home value
$700
Median monthly rent
78.1%
Home ownership
11.2%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
6,652
Housing units
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
585
Under 5
588
712
5–9
716
692
10–14
695
641
15–19
645
378
20–24
379
933
25–34
938
945
35–44
949
987
45–54
991
479
55–59
482
650
60–64
654
963
65–74
967
461
75–84
464
201
85+
202
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,847 | 28.0% |
| 18 and over | 12,450 | 72.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,258 | 19.2% |
| Median age | 39.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.2%
Two or more races
5.2%
Hispanic or Latino
3.1%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Other race
0.4%
Black or African American
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,101 | 90.2% |
| Two or more races | 923 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 556 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 79 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 73 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 66 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 55 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
11.2%
$25k–$35k
9.7%
$35k–$50k
13.3%
$50k–$75k
18.5%
$75k–$100k
16.3%
$100k–$150k
16.4%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k+
2.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.3% |
| $200k+ | 2.2% |
| Median income | $59,565 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.3%
$50k–$100k
16.3%
$100k–$150k
17.8%
$150k–$200k
19.4%
$200k–$300k
20.4%
$300k–$500k
14.6%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $167,550 |
| Median rent / month | $700 |
| Owner occupied | 78.1% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% |
| Vacant | 19.1% |
| Single-family detached | 79.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.9% |
| Mobile homes | 9.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 19.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.4% |
| 3 or more | 36.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.6% |
| Electricity | 27.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 26.4% |
| Fuel oil | 6.3% |
| Wood | 14.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,430 | 50.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 401 | 6.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,430 | 21.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,549 | 21.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,094 | 30.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,237 | 34.0% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.5% | 23.1% |
| Married | 53.8% | 54.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 12.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
5.5%
HS graduate
35.6%
Some college, no degree
23.6%
Associate's degree
16.1%
Bachelor's degree
13.4%
Graduate / professional
3.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 287 | 7.7% |
| Kindergarten | 300 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,191 | 49.7% |
| High school | 1,069 | 24.5% |
| College / grad school | 619 | 12.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.8%
Manufacturing
15.3%
Retail trade
10.8%
Construction
9.9%
Agriculture & mining
9.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Other services
4.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.8%
Professional & management
4.2%
Wholesale trade
4.2%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Public administration
3.1%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.2% |
| Service | 15.6% |
| Sales & office | 18.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.9% |
| Production & transportation | 20.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.3% |
| Government | 12.7% |
| Self-employed | 10.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.6% |
| Carpool | 9.7% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 3.1% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.7 |
Poverty
All people
11.2%
Under 18 years
14.0%
18 and over
10.3%
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
20.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.7% |
| Retirement income | 24.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.2% |
| High cholesterol | 33.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 27.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 23.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 11.3% |
| No health insurance | 11.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.0% |
| Visited dentist | 62.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 13.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,006 | 8.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.6% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 12.2% |
| 65 and over | 32.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.8% |
| Public insurance | 50.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,124 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 273 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 22 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 83 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 13 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,020 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 16,991 | 98.5% |
| Born in different state | 13,924 | 82.1% |
| Foreign born | 29 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 277 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 90 | 37.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 2,161 | 12.5% |
| Italian | 1,156 | 6.7% |
| French | 756 | 4.4% |
| Arab | 743 | 4.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 285 | 1.6% |
| German | 234 | 1.4% |
| Dutch | 108 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 15 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.7% |
| Internet access | 90.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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