55981 ZIP Code, Wabasha, MN
55981 is a ZIP code in Wabasha, Minnesota in Wabasha County. It covers 51 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 55968, 55945 and 54756. 3,955 people live here in 1,847 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (78%). Median household income is $71,607, below the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 55.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Wabasha, MN
- County: Wabasha County
- Land area: 51 sq mi
- Population: 3,955
- Median household income: $71,607
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,955 |
| Households | 1,847 |
| Median household income | $71,607 |
| Income per person | $47,199 |
| Median age | 55.8 |
| Homeowners | 78.0% |
| Median home value | $273,400 |
| Median rent | $756 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% |
| Broadband internet | 86.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.0% |
| $10–15K | 5.7% |
| $15–25K | 5.5% |
| $25–35K | 6.2% |
| $35–50K | 6.6% |
| $50–75K | 23.5% |
| $75–100K | 10.1% |
| $100–150K | 22.5% |
| $150–200K | 8.9% |
| $200K+ | 8.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.0% |
| 10–19 | 9.7% |
| 20–24 | 2.4% |
| 25–34 | 5.6% |
| 35–44 | 11.5% |
| 45–54 | 13.9% |
| 55–64 | 15.8% |
| 65–74 | 16.9% |
| 75+ | 18.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.4% |
| Owned outright | 29.0% |
| Rented | 17.9% |
| Vacant | 18.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 76.7% |
| Townhome | 4.7% |
| 2–4 units | 5.9% |
| 5–19 units | 3.1% |
| 20+ units | 7.1% |
| Mobile / other | 2.5% |
Businesses in 55981
123 business establishments with 1,406 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 24
- Retail Trade: 18
- Accommodation and Food Services: 17
- Construction: 12
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 10
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 8
- Finance and Insurance: 7
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 6
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 55968 (3.4 mi)
- 55945 — Kellogg city, MN (6.3 mi)
- 54756 — Nelson village, WI (9.4 mi)
- 54759 — Pepin village, WI (10.3 mi)
- 54610 — Alma city, WI (10.8 mi)
- 54769 — Stockholm village, WI (13.7 mi)
- 55957 — Millville city, MN (14.2 mi)
- 55041 — Lake City city, MN (14.3 mi)
Areas that include 55981
- Wabasha, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Wabasha County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 8: highest median home value in Wabasha County
- No. 3 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Wabasha County
- No. 1 of 8: highest median age in Wabasha County
- No. 4 of 8: fastest population growth in Wabasha County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 55981, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 55981 in?
- 55981 is a Wabasha, MN mailing address. By land area, 16% lies inside Wabasha; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 55981 in?
- 55981 is in Wabasha County.
- What is the population of 55981?
- About 3,955 people (±116), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,998.
- What is the median household income in 55981?
- $71,607 (±$18,360), compared with $89,062 for Minnesota as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 55981?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 55981 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 55981?
- The closest, measured center to center: 55968 (3.4 mi), 55945 (6.3 mi, Kellogg), 54756 (9.4 mi, Nelson), 54759 (10.3 mi, Pepin), 54610 (10.8 mi, Alma) and 54769 (13.7 mi, Stockholm).
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