55983 ZIP Code — Wanamingo, MN

Goodhue County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55983 is located in Wanamingo, Minnesota, within Goodhue County. It covers approximately 37.61 square miles and serves a population of 1,679 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 55983

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $246,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,656. 40% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 55983 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,679

population

37.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55983 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55983

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55983. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wanamingo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55992 Zumbrota (6.2 mi) 55946 Kenyon (7.7 mi) 55985 West Concord (8.7 mi) 55963 Pine Island (10.3 mi) 55018 Dennison (12.9 mi) 55053 Nerstrand (13 mi) 55955 Mantorville (13.7 mi) 55027 Goodhue (14.2 mi) 55009 Cannon Falls (15 mi) 55956 Mazeppa (15.1 mi) 55927 Dodge Center (17.3 mi) 55960 Oronoco (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,679
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	37.61 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	44.2723
Longitude	-92.8263
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	35.1%	34.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	34.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	26.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.1%	5.0%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,679

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$81,656

Median household income

$38,522

Per capita income

$246,800

Median home value

$611

Median monthly rent

79.4%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

595

Housing units

24.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

105

35–44

111

45–54

116

55–59

60–64

65–74

107

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	385	22.9%
18 and over	1,294	77.1%
65 and over	334	19.9%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.3%

Black or African American 6.1%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,513	89.3%
Black or African American	103	6.1%
Two or more races	43	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	15	0.9%
Asian	8	0.5%
Other race	7	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.1%	34.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	34.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	26.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.1%	5.0%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 21.6%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	21.6%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	11.1%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$81,656

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 2.2%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 37.8%

$300k–$500k 27.6%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$246,800
Median rent / month	$611
Owner occupied	79.4%
Renter occupied	20.6%
Vacant	6.1%
Single-family detached	69.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	17.6%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	23.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	30.6%
3 bedrooms	35.8%
4 bedrooms	24.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	21.1%
2 vehicles	43.1%
3 or more	29.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.7%
Electricity	21.1%
Propane / LP gas	25.8%
Fuel oil	3.5%
Wood	2.5%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	352	50.8%
Cohabiting couple	39	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	143	20.6%
Female householder, no spouse	159	22.9%
Households with children under 18	195	28.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	243	35.1%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.8%	31.6%
Married	58.9%	50.0%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	2.4%	4.7%
Divorced	6.6%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 32.9%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.6%

Graduate / professional 10.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	24.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	5.5%
Kindergarten	14	3.7%
Elementary school	195	50.9%
High school	109	28.5%
College / grad school	44	11.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.8%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Retail trade 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Construction 6.4%

Agriculture & mining 6.0%

Other services 5.4%

Public administration 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Professional & management 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.2%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.8%
Production & transportation	20.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.1%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	1.9%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 25.1%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 43.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.4%
Retirement income	21.1%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	30.2%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	22.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	20.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.4%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.4%
Visited dentist	67.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	111	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.6%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	6.4%
65 and over	25.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.5%
Public insurance	41.1%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,599	95.2%
Spanish	9	0.6%
Other Indo-European	7	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,657	98.7%
Born in same state	1,657	98.7%
Born in different state	1,318	78.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	22	1.3%
Not a US citizen	13	59.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	652	38.8%
Italian	194	11.6%
French	126	7.5%
English	29	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	27	1.6%
Dutch	10	0.6%
German	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55983

What city is ZIP code 55983 in?

ZIP code 55983 is primarily assigned to Wanamingo, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55983 in?

ZIP code 55983 falls within Goodhue County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 55983 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 55983 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 55983?

ZIP code 55983 has an estimated population of 1,679 residents, with a density of 45 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55983?

The median household income in ZIP code 55983 is $81,656, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55983?

The median home value in ZIP code 55983 is $246,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 55983 in?

ZIP code 55983 observes the CST timezone.