56482 ZIP Code – Wadena, Minnesota
56482 is a ZIP code serving Wadena, Minnesota in Wadena County with a population of approximately 7,456 residents. At $54,310, the median household income here runs below the Minnesota average and below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $163,500, below the national average, with 68.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $660 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 77% single-family (increasing), 12% apartments (decreasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 6.5%, which is above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 11.7%, near the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 15.2%, well below the national average. The median age is 39.1, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 56518, 56481, 56527.
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ZIP 56482 vs. Minnesota vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 56482 | MN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,456 | 6,531 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $54k | $77k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $163k | $223k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $660 | $954 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.1 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% | 9.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.2% | 26.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 56518 – Bluffton
- 56481 – Verndale
- 56527 – Deer Creek
- 56453 – Hewitt
- 56567 – New York Mills
- 56434 – Aldrich
- 56477 – Sebeka
- 56437 – Bertha
- 56479 – Staples
- 56551 – Henning
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56518 | BLUFFTON | 402 | $53,472 |
| 56481 | VERNDALE | 2,375 | $63,977 |
| 56527 | DEER CREEK | 895 | $58,558 |
| 56453 | HEWITT | 818 | $60,179 |
| 56567 | NEW YORK MILLS | 3,163 | $68,448 |