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Waseca County, MN
4 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Waseca County, Minnesota.
Population
18,885
Land area
423sq mi
People per sq mi
45
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Waseca County
Waseca County at a glance
- Waseca County is 38% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $76,261 a year, 14% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $220,800 (33% below Minnesota) and median rent is $883 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Waseca (9,164), Janesville (2,378) and New Richland (1,184).
Local data for Waseca County, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waseca County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,261
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$220,800
Prices -0.9% in a year
Median rent
$883/mo
Homeownership
80.7%
Bachelor's or higher
21.0%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,314), Norwegian Americans (2,354), Irish Americans (1,954).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,100
5,429 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,308
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$131M
FY 2026, $6,904 per person
PPP loans
$39.1M
1,237 loans, 4,610 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$33.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Waseca County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waseca County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
402
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
10
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 5°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waseca County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Waseca County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Waseca County, MN?
- Waseca is the largest city or town in Waseca County, with about 9,164 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Waseca County?
- Waseca County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 56048, 56072, 56091, 56093.
- What is the population of Waseca County, MN?
- About 18,885 people live in Waseca County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Waseca County?
- Waseca County borders Blue Earth County, Rice County, Steele County, Freeborn County, Le Sueur County, Faribault County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023