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Waverly, MN
City in Wright County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55390.
Population
2,285
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,379
ZIP codes
1
Waverly and its ZIP codes
Waverly at a glance
- Waverly is about 19 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $112,222, 26% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $323,100 and median rent is $941 a month.
Local data for Waverly, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waverly, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$112,222
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$323,100
Median rent
$941/mo
Homeownership
92.7%
Bachelor's or higher
24.6%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
37.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (690), Norwegian Americans (289), Polish Americans (230).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wright County. PPP loans are for Waverly.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,602
49,245 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,574
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$760M
FY 2026, $5,376 per person
PPP loans
$3.5M
131 loans, 568 jobs reported
How people get to work
Waverly, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home15.8%
Average one-way commute: 37.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waverly, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
766
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
124
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 4°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waverly, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
ZIP codes in Waverly
1 in or overlapping Waverly. Population shown
Cities near Waverly
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MontroseCity | 2.8 mi | 3.1 |
| Howard LakeCity | 5.8 mi | 1.9 |
| WinstedCity | 8.2 mi | 1.9 |
| BuffaloCity | 8.7 mi | 7.8 |
| DelanoCity | 9.2 mi | 4.9 |
| WatertownCity | 9.6 mi | 2.6 |
| CokatoCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| RockfordCity | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| Maple LakeCity | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| New GermanyCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| MayerCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Lester PrairieCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| IndependenceCity | 13 mi | 32.4 |
| GreenfieldCity | 14 mi | 20.4 |
| AnnandaleCity | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| MinnetristaCity | 15 mi | 26.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waverly, MN in?
- Waverly is in Wright County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Waverly, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Waverly include 55390.
- What is the population of Waverly, MN?
- About 2,285 people live in Waverly, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waverly?
- Nearby places include Montrose (2.8 mi), Howard Lake (5.8 mi), Winsted (8.2 mi), Buffalo (8.7 mi), Delano (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023