56097 ZIP Code – Wells, Minnesota
56097 is a ZIP code serving Wells, Minnesota in Faribault County with a population of approximately 3,614 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $59,080, which is below the Minnesota average and below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $116,300, well below the national average, with 80.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $660 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 90% single-family (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.0% is below the U.S. average. 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 46.0, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 56032, 56009, 56025.
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ZIP 56097 vs. Minnesota vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 56097 | MN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,614 | 6,531 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $59k | $77k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $116k | $223k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $660 | $954 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.0 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% | 9.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.3% | 26.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 56032 – Freeborn
- 56009 – Alden
- 56025 – Easton
- 56068 – Minnesota Lake
- 56014 – Bricelyn
- 56020 – Conger
- 56051 – Kiester
- 56042 – Hartland
- 56091 – Waldorf
- 56023 – Delavan
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56032 | FREEBORN | 353 | $42,750 |
| 56009 | ALDEN | 1,458 | $83,000 |
| 56025 | EASTON | 487 | $85,833 |
| 56068 | MINNESOTA LAKE | 984 | $73,229 |
| 56014 | BRICELYN | 700 | $56,458 |