| ZIP Code | 56761 |
|---|---|
| City | Wannaska |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Roseau County |
| Area Code | 218 |
| Elevation | 1,121 ft |
| Latitude | 48.608619 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -95.697081 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27135 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.3 yrs ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 4.4% ▼ 56% below avg |
| College Grads | 26.2% ▼ 32% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 49% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 134 (39.9%) |
| Some College | 53 (15.8%) |
| Associates | 60 (17.9%) |
| Bachelors | 48 (14.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 40 (11.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,688 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 8% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $178,000 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 275 |
| Vacant Units | 87 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 275 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 87 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
ZIP code 56761 is located in Wannaska, Minnesota, within Roseau County. With a population of 431, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.3 years. Economically, 56761 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,688 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56761 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $178,000 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 95.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 56761 is primarily White (93.97%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.4%. Household income has grown by 8% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 56761 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 56761 in Wannaska, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 431 residents, a median household income of $69,688, and a median home value of $178,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.