What city is ZIP code 56296?

ZIP code 56296 is in Wheaton, MN (Traverse County).

What county is ZIP code 56296 in?

ZIP code 56296 is mostly in Traverse County, Minnesota.

How many people live in ZIP code 56296?

About 1,956 people live in the 56296 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 56296

Wheaton, MN, Traverse County

Population

1,956

Land area

237sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Wheaton

ZIP 56296 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 56296 at a glance

ZIP 56296 (Wheaton) is 89% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
The median household income is $53,527, 40% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,800 (68% below Minnesota) and median rent is $612 a month.

Local data for ZIP 56296

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 56296, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$53,527

Poverty rate

14.0%

Median home value

$103,800

Prices +3.0% in a year

Median rent

$612/mo

Homeownership

80.5%

Bachelor's or higher

16.6%

Median age

45.0

Average commute

15.3 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

532

$29.8M annual payroll

PPP loans

$9.3M

232 loans

Campaign donations

$32.6K

8% D, 11% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 56296, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

394

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

1.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 3°F

25.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 56296, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.3%

U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts

Diabetes

13.1%

U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts

Smoking

15.1%

U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.3%

U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 56296?: ZIP code 56296 is in Wheaton, MN (Traverse County).
What county is ZIP code 56296 in?: ZIP code 56296 is mostly in Traverse County, Minnesota.
How many people live in ZIP code 56296?: About 1,956 people live in the 56296 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.