ZIP Code 56482 Demographics

Wadena County, Minnesota  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 56482 compared to county averages.

Total Population

7,456

↓ 47.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$54,310

↓ 0.8% vs county

Median Home Value

$163,500

↑ +0.1% vs county

Median Age

39.0 yrs

↑ 2.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

7.7%

↓ +27.6% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 56482 compares to Wadena County and Minnesota overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 56482 $54k Wadena $55k Minnesota $84k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 56482 $164k Wadena $163k Minnesota $287k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

14.6%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

64.9%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$660

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 56482 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$163,500
Down Payment (20%)$32,700
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,039P&I: $827 | Tax: $164 | Ins: $48
Rent (Local Median)
$660
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $379/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 56482, sorted by distance.

56518 5.1 mi away otter tail county 56481 10.0 mi away wadena county 56477 13.9 mi away wadena county 56573 22.0 mi away otter tail county 56544 29.4 mi away becker county

About Wadena County

Wadena County is located in Minnesota and has a total population of 14,108. The county's median household income is $54,747 and median home value is $163,400. ZIP code 56482 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Wadena County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.