56098 ZIP Code — Winnebago, MN

Faribault County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56098 is located in Winnebago, Minnesota, within Faribault County. It covers approximately 112.91 square miles and serves a population of 1,964 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56098

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 $123,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,091. 42% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 56098 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,964
population
112.91
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56098 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56098

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City Status
Winnebago Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56023 Delavan (9.3 mi) 56010 Amboy (9.5 mi) 56039 Granada (9.7 mi) 56013 Blue Earth (10.8 mi) 56088 Truman (12.4 mi) 56025 Easton (14.7 mi) 56027 Elmore (15.3 mi) 56090 Vernon Center (15.3 mi) 56065 Mapleton (15.9 mi) 56031 Fairmont (16.1 mi) 56060 Lewisville (16.2 mi) 56037 Good Thunder (17.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,964
Population density 17 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 043
Geography
Land area 112.91 sq mi
Water area 2.91 sq mi
Latitude 43.7608
Longitude -94.1923
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 42.5% 44.8% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 33.8% 35.2% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 21.5% 17.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.1% 2.3% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,964
Population
17
People per sq mi
45.8
Median age
$69,091
Median household income
$37,159
Per capita income
$123,500
Median home value
$783
Median monthly rent
82.4%
Home ownership
8.5%
Poverty rate
6.1%
Unemployment
840
Housing units
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
35
Under 5
30
61
5–9
53
59
10–14
51
60
15–19
52
86
20–24
74
76
25–34
66
138
35–44
120
109
45–54
94
84
55–59
72
92
60–64
80
169
65–74
146
49
75–84
42
35
85+
31
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1834917.8%
18 and over1,61582.2%
65 and over47224.0%
Median age45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or more races 9.2%
Other race 5.3%
Black or African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,63272.9%
Hispanic or Latino27412.2%
Two or more races2059.2%
Other race1195.3%
Black or African American50.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.5% 44.8% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 33.8% 35.2% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 21.5% 17.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.1% 2.3% 8.5%
Under $10k 2.3%
$10k–$15k 9.3%
$15k–$25k 6.4%
$25k–$35k 6.2%
$35k–$50k 9.5%
$50k–$75k 20.5%
$75k–$100k 13.8%
$100k–$150k 18.3%
$150k–$200k 9.7%
$200k+ 4.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.3%
$10k–$15k9.3%
$15k–$25k6.4%
$25k–$35k6.2%
$35k–$50k9.5%
$50k–$75k20.5%
$75k–$100k13.8%
$100k–$150k18.3%
$150k–$200k9.7%
$200k+4.0%
Median income$69,091

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.9%
$50k–$100k 23.9%
$100k–$150k 25.0%
$150k–$200k 14.5%
$200k–$300k 11.8%
$300k–$500k 8.4%
$500k–$1M 1.4%
$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$123,500
Median rent / month$783
Owner occupied82.4%
Renter occupied17.6%
Vacant13.7%
Single-family detached87.9%
Large apartment buildings2.3%
Mobile homes2.1%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)2.20

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.5%
2010–20191.6%
2000–20094.0%
1990–19994.7%
1980–19892.7%
1970–197915.5%
1960–19699.5%
1950–195919.2%
1940–19497.1%
1939 or earlier35.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.8%
1 bedroom10.4%
2 bedrooms23.3%
3 bedrooms37.3%
4 bedrooms23.1%
5+ bedrooms5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.6%
1 vehicle22.1%
2 vehicles37.2%
3 or more36.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas55.6%
Electricity9.1%
Propane / LP gas30.2%
Fuel oil1.1%
Wood2.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family38945.6%
Cohabiting couple748.7%
Male householder, no spouse23026.9%
Female householder, no spouse16118.9%
Households with children under 1816219.0%
Households with seniors (65+)33439.1%
Average household size2.25

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.8%19.2%
Married49.4%54.9%
Separated1.0%2.2%
Widowed2.3%12.7%
Divorced17.5%11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%
Some HS, no diploma 6.3%
HS graduate 37.2%
Some college, no degree 19.2%
Associate's degree 13.3%
Bachelor's degree 14.8%
Graduate / professional 5.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.5%
Bachelor's or higher19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool164.3%
Kindergarten267.0%
Elementary school18249.3%
High school10227.6%
College / grad school4311.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.6%
Agriculture & mining 13.2%
Manufacturing 12.7%
Construction 11.6%
Retail trade 11.5%
Transportation & utilities 7.0%
Public administration 6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%
Other services 4.0%
Professional & management 3.9%
Finance & real estate 2.7%
Wholesale trade 2.1%
Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts25.0%
Service20.7%
Sales & office11.5%
Natural resources & construction22.0%
Production & transportation20.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector73.5%
Government16.0%
Self-employed10.1%
Unpaid family workers0.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.5%
Carpool7.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk7.5%
Work from home4.9%
Other means2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)20.8

Poverty

All people 8.5%
Under 18 years 1.8%
18 and over 9.9%
Married-couple families 2.8%
Female-led households 5.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security42.2%
Retirement income17.7%
Supplemental Security3.2%
Cash public assistance1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP8.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.7%
High blood pressure35.0%
High cholesterol34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Heart disease8.5%
Stroke3.9%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis28.7%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease7.4%
Cancer8.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.1%
Binge drinking18.1%
No physical activity26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.8%
Depression22.4%
Fair or poor health15.2%
Poor mental health13.5%
Poor physical health11.5%
No health insurance12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.5%
Visited dentist62.9%
Cholesterol screening90.0%
Teeth loss14.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1408.7%
Disability%
Any disability15.8%
Under 186.1%
18–64 years15.6%
65 and over24.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.2%
Public insurance41.0%
No insurance8.6%
Uninsured under 194.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,89996.7%
Spanish512.7%
Other Indo-European512.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,90997.2%
Born in same state1,90496.9%
Born in different state1,60581.7%
Foreign born50.3%
Naturalized citizen552.8%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish1829.3%
Italian1487.5%
French1427.2%
AncestryCount%
Arab914.6%
English281.4%
Dutch191%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.5%
Internet access86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56098

What city is ZIP code 56098 in?

ZIP code 56098 is primarily assigned to Winnebago, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56098 in?

ZIP code 56098 falls within Faribault County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56098 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 56098 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56098 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 56098 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56098?

The median home value in ZIP code 56098 is $123,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 56098?

ZIP code 56098 has an estimated population of 1,964 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56098 in?

ZIP code 56098 observes the CST timezone.

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