56097 ZIP Code, Wells, MN
56097 is a ZIP code in Wells, Minnesota — mostly in Faribault County (82% of its land), with smaller parts in Freeborn and Waseca counties. It covers 176 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56032, 56009 and 56025. 3,487 people live here in 1,617 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (80%). Median household income is $62,264, below the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 46.6, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Wells, MN
- County: Faribault County
- Land area: 176 sq mi
- Population: 3,487
- Median household income: $62,264
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,487 |
| Households | 1,617 |
| Median household income | $62,264 |
| Income per person | $37,498 |
| Median age | 46.6 |
| Homeowners | 80.0% |
| Median home value | $133,800 |
| Median rent | $713 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% |
| Broadband internet | 84.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.2% |
| $10–15K | 2.2% |
| $15–25K | 7.9% |
| $25–35K | 9.1% |
| $35–50K | 16.0% |
| $50–75K | 17.1% |
| $75–100K | 16.1% |
| $100–150K | 16.5% |
| $150–200K | 5.3% |
| $200K+ | 4.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.8% |
| 10–19 | 8.8% |
| 20–24 | 7.1% |
| 25–34 | 10.0% |
| 35–44 | 9.5% |
| 45–54 | 10.6% |
| 55–64 | 14.8% |
| 65–74 | 15.7% |
| 75+ | 10.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 32.6% |
| Owned outright | 40.3% |
| Rented | 18.1% |
| Vacant | 9.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 88.9% |
| Townhome | 0.4% |
| 2–4 units | 5.9% |
| 5–19 units | 2.2% |
| 20+ units | 2.4% |
| Mobile / other | 0.2% |
Businesses in 56097
81 business establishments with 967 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 14
- Retail Trade: 13
- Construction: 9
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 9
- Manufacturing: 7
- Transportation and Warehousing: 7
- Accommodation and Food Services: 5
- Wholesale Trade: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56032 — Freeborn city, MN (8.2 mi)
- 56009 — Alden city, MN (9.3 mi)
- 56025 — Easton city, MN (10.4 mi)
- 56014 — Bricelyn city, MN (10.9 mi)
- 56068 — Minnesota Lake city, MN (11 mi)
- 56020 — Conger city, MN (11.7 mi)
- 56042 — Hartland city, MN (12.8 mi)
- 56051 — Kiester city, MN (12.8 mi)
Areas that include 56097
- Wells, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Walters, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Faribault County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Freeborn County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56097, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56097 in?
- 56097 is a Wells, MN mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56097 in?
- 56097 is mostly in Faribault County (82% of its land), with smaller parts in Freeborn and Waseca counties.
- What is the population of 56097?
- About 3,487 people (±247), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,613.
- What is the median household income in 56097?
- $62,264 (±$6,289), 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 56097?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56097 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56097?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56032 (8.2 mi, Freeborn), 56009 (9.3 mi, Alden), 56025 (10.4 mi, Easton), 56014 (10.9 mi, Bricelyn), 56068 (11 mi, Minnesota Lake) and 56020 (11.7 mi, Conger).
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