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Wabasha, MN
City in Wabasha County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55981.
Population
2,587
Land area
8.2sq mi
People per sq mi
316
ZIP codes
1
Wabasha and its ZIP codes
Wabasha at a glance
- Wabasha is about 4.4 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,514, 28% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $262,300 (20% below Minnesota) and median rent is $757 a month.
Local data for Wabasha, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wabasha, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,514
Poverty rate
10.2%
Median home value
$262,300
Median rent
$757/mo
Homeownership
68.3%
Bachelor's or higher
22.4%
Median age
56.5
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,265), Irish Americans (451), Norwegian Americans (222).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wabasha County. PPP loans are for Wabasha.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,923
6,512 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,696
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$228M
FY 2026, $10,678 per person
How people get to work
Wabasha, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.6%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.4%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wabasha, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
555
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
64
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 8°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wabasha, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
ZIP codes in Wabasha
1 in or overlapping Wabasha. Population shown
Cities near Wabasha
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson, WIVillage | 3.8 mi | 1.4 |
| KelloggCity | 5 mi | 0.3 |
| Alma, WICity | 6.9 mi | 5.3 |
| Pepin, WIVillage | 7 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake CityCity | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| Stockholm, WIVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Buffalo City, WICity | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| Cochrane, WIVillage | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| MinneiskaCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| MillvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| PlainviewCity | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| Waumandee, WICensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| FrontenacCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| Durand, WICity | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| Arkansaw, WICensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Maiden Rock, WIVillage | 19 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wabasha, MN in?
- Wabasha is in Wabasha County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Wabasha, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wabasha include 55981.
- What is the population of Wabasha, MN?
- About 2,587 people live in Wabasha, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wabasha?
- Nearby places include Nelson, WI (3.8 mi), Kellogg (5 mi), Alma, WI (6.9 mi), Pepin, WI (7 mi), Lake City (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023