What city is ZIP code 56096?

ZIP code 56096 is in Waterville, MN (Le Sueur County).

What county is ZIP code 56096 in?

ZIP code 56096 is mostly in Le Sueur County, Minnesota.

How many people live in ZIP code 56096?

About 2,953 people live in the 56096 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 56096

Waterville, MN, Le Sueur County

Population

2,953

Land area

55.7sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Waterville

ZIP 56096 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 56096 at a glance

ZIP 56096 (Waterville) is 26% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
The median household income is $87,679, close to the Minnesota median.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $278,000 (16% below Minnesota) and median rent is $886 a month.

Local data for ZIP 56096

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 56096, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$87,679

Poverty rate

8.9%

Median home value

$278,000

Prices -3.1% in a year

Median rent

$886/mo

Homeownership

81.9%

Bachelor's or higher

22.7%

Median age

47.5

Average commute

25.7 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

348

$12.7M annual payroll

PPP loans

$3.9M

164 loans

Campaign donations

$2,406

14% D, 14% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 56096, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

389

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 5°F

37.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 56096, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.0%

U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts

Diabetes

12.0%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

15.1%

U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.1%

U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 56096?: ZIP code 56096 is in Waterville, MN (Le Sueur County).
What county is ZIP code 56096 in?: ZIP code 56096 is mostly in Le Sueur County, Minnesota.
How many people live in ZIP code 56096?: About 2,953 people live in the 56096 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.