| City: | Wanda, Minnesota |
| County: | Redwood County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:06:45 PM |
| Population: | 72 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 507 / 924 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 44.3184, -95.2181 |
| Land Area: | 0.259 sq mi |
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Wanda is a small rural community in Redwood County, Minnesota, covering just 0.26 square miles. With a population of 72 residents and 33 households, it's one of Minnesota's smallest incorporated communities. The town has been using this ZIP code since before October 2004, when USPS began tracking introduction dates.
This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery available. The Wanda post office maintains 32 PO Boxes for the 33 households, a near-perfect adoption rate of 0.97. While the ZIP does have limited rural carrier routes serving 23 delivery points, the classification as PO Box only reflects the community's reliance on centralized mail service. All 3 local business establishments and their 20 employees depend on this single post office.
Residents are predominantly homeowners. Of the 33 occupied homes, 27 are owner-occupied (82%). The median age is 46.5 years, and median household income is $80,893. About 17% of workers work from home, likely enabled by the area's rural character. Street names like Main Street, Railroad Street, and Oak Street reveal a classic small-town layout, though the entire community fits within a quarter square mile.
Wanda's tiny footprint and stable population make it typical of rural Minnesota's smallest communities. With a median home value of $202,300 and nearly all residents born in the United States, it's an established, settled community where the post office serves as essential infrastructure for receiving government mail, packages, and prescriptions.
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Wanda, MN 56294Classic small-town street grid with Main Street as the central corridor and Railroad Street commemorating the town's transportation heritage.
ZIP Code 56294 has 72 residents and 33 households (average 2.18 persons per household). The median age is 46.5 years, significantly older than the state (38.4) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.4% male and 55.6% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (98.6%, much higher than the state average of 77.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 72Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 79Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 278.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $80,893Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 33Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $202,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.18Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.09Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 72 | 69 | 62 | 69 | 59 | 66 | 69 | 76 | 55 | 94 | 99 | 82 | 79 |
| Decennial Census | 84 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 72 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.5
Male Median Age: 56
Female Median Age: 43
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Female | 7 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| White: | 71 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 71 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 32 | 44.44% | 56.0 years |
| Females: | 40 | 55.56% | 43.0 years |
| Total: | 72 | 100% | 46.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 79 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 79 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 79 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $80,893, which is well under the state median ($87,556), is up $35,268 (77.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $36,143. Family households earn a median of $79,688 versus $88,472 for nonfamily households (a difference of $8,784). By gender, male median income is $70,179 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($59,330), with a current gap of $70,179 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 69.7%, which is above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (34.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $45,625 | $53,750 | $50,000 | $56,667 | $40,714 | $42,143 | $41,250 | $41,667 | $44,750 | $67,188 | $69,583 | $78,214 | $80,893 |
| Median Family Income | $55,000 | $57,083 | $88,125 | $86,250 | $73,125 | $73,750 | $73,125 | $58,750 | $48,125 | $66,094 | $69,028 | $77,344 | $79,688 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $23,750 | $36,250 | $33,125 | $17,500 | $0 | $0 | $15,625 | $14,643 | $0 | $75,729 | $78,056 | $85,694 | $88,472 |
| Median Male Income | $36,250 | $43,125 | $46,250 | $47,083 | $0 | $50,625 | $53,125 | $0 | $0 | $60,536 | $52,188 | $54,808 | $70,179 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $30,625 | $30,625 | $21,875 | $0 | $25,625 | $38,125 | $26,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 53 | 69.74% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 23 | 30.26% |
| Total: | 76 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 18 | 33.96% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 12 | 22.64% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 8 | 15.09% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 15 | 28.30% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 53 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $202,300, which is far less than the state median ($305,500), is up $184,500 (1,036.52%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $146,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,235), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $17,800 | $26,500 | $38,000 | $38,300 | $56,700 | $58,300 | $52,500 | $52,000 | $55,500 | $62,900 | $0 | $0 | $202,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 12 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 12 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 12 | 26.67% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 21 | 46.67% |
| Renter Occupied: | 12 | 26.67% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 45 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 45 | 80.36% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 11 | 19.64% |
| Total Housing Units: | 56 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 56 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 56 | 100% |
In 2023, 34.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (38.80%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 92.40%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 13.60 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 31 | 42.47% |
| Some college, no degree: | 14 | 19.18% |
| Associate's degree: | 3 | 4.11% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 15 | 20.55% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 10 | 13.70% |
| Total: | 73 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 73 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 25 | 34.25% |
| Private Insurance: | 73 | 73.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 23 | 23.00% |
| No Insurance: | 4 | 4.00% |
| Total: | 100 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 96 | 96.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 13.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3 | 100.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 3 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 3 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 56294 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 20 people with an annual payroll of $1,671,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 46Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $343,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,671,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 20Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 56294 is located in Redwood County, Minnesota, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Minnesota's 7th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 56294. It covers 0.259 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.259 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 33429.31 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2768008Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Wanda city; MinnesotaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 56294 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.