County

Waseca County, MN

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Minnesota

👥19,359Population
💰$75,600Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$214,259Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.1%Hispanic: 6.9%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.3%Race
White88.1%
Hispanic6.9%
Black1.1%
Asian0.9%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma129 (1%)
HS Graduate4,167 (32.7%)
Some College1,924 (15.1%)
Associates1,764 (13.8%)
Bachelors1,987 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree2,780 (21.8%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 21.8%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad32.7%
Some College15.1%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate21.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.5%Renter: 20.5%Tenure
Owner79.5%
Renter20.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,600 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$214,258 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$828/mo
Total Housing Units8,164
Vacant Units503

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
59%
About Waseca County, MN

Waseca County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 19,359 residents. With a median age of 40.85, it is a middle-aged county.

Waseca County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $75,600 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.8% is well below the national average.

Housing in Waseca County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $214,258 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $827. Homeownership rates are high at 79.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Waseca County are primarily White (88.07%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Waseca County, MN is a middle-income area in Minnesota. The 4 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 Waseca County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
56048 Janesville 4,203 $82,813 $223,900 $850 3.0% 46.1%
56072 New Richland 2,147 $77,917 $200,000 $775 2.9% 37.2%
56091 Waldorf 267 $57,500 $151,300 — 2.8% 41.4%
56093 Waseca 12,742 $73,210 $214,800 $829 4.6% 34.6%

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