US ZIP Code
56294

Wanda, MN

Redwood County  ·  Minnesota

● Active
👥 79 Population ↑ 44% since 2019
💰 $80,893 Median HH Income
≈ Avg ↑ 81% since 2019
🎂 58.5 Median Age ↓ 10% since 2019
🏠 $202,300 Median Home Value
▼ 27% below avg ↑ 265% since 2019
🎓 38.4% College Grads
≈ Avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code56294
CityWanda
StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyRedwood County
Area Code507/924
Elevation1,110 ft
Latitude44.314874
Longitude-95.213085
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS27127
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 55.7% (44) Female 44.3% (35) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.7%Race
White98.7%

Age Breakdown

5–17
4%
18–24
4%
25–44
18%
45–64
37%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.5 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019
Avg Household Size1.76
Below Poverty1.3% ▼ 87% below avg
College Grads38.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate31 (42.5%)
Associates14 (19.2%)
Bachelors3 (4.1%)
Graduate Degree25 (34.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.5%Associates: 19.2%Bachelors: 4.1%Graduate: 34.2%Edu
HS Grad42.5%
Associates19.2%
Bachelors4.1%
Graduate34.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.3%Renter: 26.7%Tenure
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–100k
30%
$150k–200k
9%
$200k–300k
33%
$300k–500k
12%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,893 ≈ Avg ↑ 81% since 2019
Median Home Value$202,300 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 265% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units56
Vacant Units11
Avg HH Size1.76

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–50k
5%
$50k–75k
14%
$75k–100k
59%
$100k–150k
7%
$150k–200k
5%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
48%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
32%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
58%

Summary

Total Units56
Vacant11
Owner Occupied73.3%
Renter Occupied26.7%
Avg HH Size1.76
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 56294 is in Wanda, MN, in Redwood County.
ZIP code 56294 is located in Minnesota (MN).
ZIP code 56294 is in Redwood County, MN.
ZIP 56294 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 56294 is 79 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 56294 is $80,893 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 56294 is $202,300 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 56294

ZIP code 56294 is located in Wanda, Minnesota, within Redwood County. With a population of 79, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 58.5 years. Economically, 56294 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $80,893 is near the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 56294 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $202,300 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 73.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 265% since 2019.

The population of 56294 is primarily White (98.73%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.3%. Household income has grown by 81% since 2019.

About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 45%.

Overall, ZIP code 56294 in Wanda, MN is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 79 residents, a median household income of $80,893, and a median home value of $202,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.