County

Wadena County, MN

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Minnesota

👥17,594Population
💰$61,832Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$176,203Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓36.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.6%Hispanic: 2%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 5.1%Race
White91.6%
Hispanic2.0%
Black0.4%
Asian0.5%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads36.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma153 (1.4%)
HS Graduate3,944 (36.4%)
Some College1,163 (10.7%)
Associates1,658 (15.3%)
Bachelors1,986 (18.4%)
Graduate Degree1,917 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 36.4%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 18.4%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad36.4%
Some College10.7%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors18.4%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.6%Renter: 24.4%Tenure
Owner75.6%
Renter24.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,832 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$176,203 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$724/mo
Total Housing Units8,460
Vacant Units1,462

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
60%
About Wadena County, MN

Wadena County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 17,594 residents. With a median age of 39.26, it is a middle-aged county.

Wadena County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $61,831 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 11.1% is above the national average.

Housing in Wadena County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $176,203 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $724. Homeownership rates are high at 75.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Wadena County are primarily White (91.59%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Wadena County, MN is a solidly middle-class area in Minnesota. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Wadena County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
56434 Aldrich 178 $50,833 $177,500 $781 11.4% 47.4%
56464 Menahga 5,091 $70,505 $195,400 $852 4.5% 39.1%
56477 Sebeka 2,498 $54,028 $171,500 $665 2.4% 32.1%
56481 Verndale 2,333 $69,688 $165,600 $585 6.9% 33.2%
56482 Wadena 7,494 $56,356 $168,000 $699 6.4% 36.2%

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