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ZIP Code 56097
Wells, MN, Faribault County
Population
3,487
Land area
175.6sq mi
People per sq mi
20
City
Wells
ZIP 56097 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 56097 at a glance
- ZIP 56097 (Wells) is 72% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,264 a year, 30% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,800 (59% below Minnesota) and median rent is $713 a month.
Local data for ZIP 56097
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 56097, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,264
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$133,800
Prices +4.6% in a year
Median rent
$713/mo
Homeownership
80.0%
Bachelor's or higher
21.2%
Median age
46.6
Average commute
19.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
81
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
967
$50.66M annual payroll
PPP loans
$8.86M
400 loans
Campaign donations
$10.53K
10% D, 22% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 56097, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
423
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
34.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 56097, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities in ZIP 56097
ZIP codes near 56097
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 56014Bricelyn | 8.9 mi | 76.6 |
| 56025Easton | 8.9 mi | 51.8 |
| 56009Alden | 9 mi | 96.7 |
| 56032Freeborn | 10 mi | 3.1 |
| 56068Minnesota Lake | 11 mi | 65.3 |
| 56051Kiester | 11 mi | 29.4 |
| 56020Conger | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| 56091Waldorf | 14 mi | 18 |
| 56033Frost | 14 mi | 34.4 |
| 56042Hartland | 15 mi | 53.4 |
| 56023Delavan | 15 mi | 57.1 |
| 56029Emmons | 15 mi | 42 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 56097?
- ZIP code 56097 is in Wells, MN (Faribault County).
- What county is ZIP code 56097 in?
- ZIP code 56097 is mostly in Faribault County, Minnesota.
- How many people live in ZIP code 56097?
- About 3,487 people live in the 56097 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.