City

Waseca, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Waseca County  ·  Minnesota

👥12,742Population
💰$73,210Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$214,800Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓34.6%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.4%Hispanic: 9.6%Black: 1.1%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.8%Race
White84.4%
Hispanic9.6%
Black1.1%
Asian1.2%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads34.6% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma92 (1.1%)
HS Graduate2,894 (34.3%)
Some College1,400 (16.6%)
Associates1,136 (13.5%)
Bachelors1,206 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree1,709 (20.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad34.3%
Some College16.6%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.5%Renter: 24.5%Tenure
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,210 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$214,800 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$829/mo
Total Housing Units5,216
Vacant Units186

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
57%
About Waseca, MN

Waseca is a city in Minnesota, located in Waseca County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,742 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Waseca is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,210 is near the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Waseca is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $214,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $829 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waseca is moderately educated. 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.36%).

Waseca, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Waseca
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56093 12,742 $73,210 $214,800 $829 4.6% 34.6% 75.5%