Waseca County, MN ZIP Codes
Minnesota (MN) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
19,000
population (2021)
-0.7%
pop change since 2010
27161
FIPS code
Waseca County ZIP code map
About Waseca County
Waseca County is located in Minnesota and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 19,000 as of 2021,
a decrease of
0.7% from 19,136 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Waseca County is 27161.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 19,000 |
| 2010 population | 19,136 |
| Change | -0.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| FIPS code | 27161 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Waseca County
ZIP codes for Waseca County, MN (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56048 | Janesville | Waseca | View map |
| 56072 | New Richland | Waseca | View map |
| 56091 | Waldorf | Waseca | View map |
| 56093 | Waseca | Waseca | View map |
Demographics & statistics
19,822
Population
40.2
Median age
$72,198
Median household income
$35,877
Per capita income
$174,440
Median home value
$911
Median monthly rent
85.5%
Home ownership
6.5%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
6,910
Housing units
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
582
Under 5
564
681
5–9
661
650
10–14
630
694
15–19
673
542
20–24
525
1,224
25–34
1,186
1,361
35–44
1,319
1,210
45–54
1,173
558
55–59
542
796
60–64
772
1,017
65–74
987
514
75–84
498
235
85+
228
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,633 | 23.3% |
| 18 and over | 15,189 | 76.7% |
| 65 and over | 3,479 | 19.4% |
| Median age | 40.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.1%
Other race
3.5%
Two or more races
2.9%
Black or African American
0.8%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,013 | 87.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 847 | 4.1% |
| Other race | 730 | 3.5% |
| Two or more races | 608 | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 165 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 165 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 141 | 0.7% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
1.4%
$15k–$25k
8.7%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
13.4%
$50k–$75k
20.4%
$75k–$100k
14.1%
$100k–$150k
18.9%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k+
4.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.2% |
| $200k+ | 4.6% |
| Median income | $72,198 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.9%
$50k–$100k
10.4%
$100k–$150k
23.1%
$150k–$200k
20.5%
$200k–$300k
21.8%
$300k–$500k
14.7%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $174,440 |
| Median rent / month | $911 |
| Owner occupied | 85.5% |
| Renter occupied | 14.5% |
| Vacant | 10.1% |
| Single-family detached | 89.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.8% |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 30.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.7% |
| 3 or more | 35.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 33.3% |
| Electricity | 7.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 53.2% |
| Fuel oil | 1.8% |
| Wood | 3.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,173 | 53.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 537 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,359 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,738 | 20.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,607 | 31.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,433 | 32.3% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.4% | 22.0% |
| Married | 54.9% | 56.7% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 10.0% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 10.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
34.1%
Some college, no degree
21.5%
Associate's degree
17.1%
Bachelor's degree
16.1%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 293 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 195 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,055 | 50.6% |
| High school | 1,169 | 23.3% |
| College / grad school | 629 | 15.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.4%
Manufacturing
17.8%
Retail trade
11.4%
Other services
6.7%
Construction
6.7%
Agriculture & mining
6.4%
Professional & management
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Public administration
3.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.6% |
| Service | 14.0% |
| Sales & office | 22.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.6% |
| Production & transportation | 21.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.6% |
| Government | 10.1% |
| Self-employed | 9.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.2% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 2.9% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.9 |
Poverty
All people
6.5%
Under 18 years
4.8%
18 and over
7.0%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
11.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.5% |
| Retirement income | 18.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 32.0% |
| High cholesterol | 29.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 23.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.9% |
| No physical activity | 22.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.7% |
| Visited dentist | 68.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 11.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,078 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.2% |
| Under 18 | 4.8% |
| 18–64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 and over | 30.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.2% |
| Public insurance | 39.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,676 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 503 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 426 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 56 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,299 | 98.5% |
| Born in same state | 19,257 | 98.2% |
| Born in different state | 15,660 | 83.0% |
| Foreign born | 42 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 523 | 1.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 173 | 42.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 2,495 | 12.6% |
| Italian | 2,161 | 10.9% |
| French | 1,063 | 5.4% |
| Arab | 973 | 4.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 211 | 1.1% |
| English | 208 | 1% |
| German | 62 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.4% |
| Internet access | 91.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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