ZIP Code 56097 - Wells Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 56097 is located in Wells Minnesota. Portions of 56097 are also in Walters and Freeborn and Dunbar Township and Clark Township (Faribault County) and Foster Township (Faribault County) and Walnut Lake Township and Freeborn Township and Kiester Township and Brush Creek Township and Minnesota Lake Township and Carlston Township and Mansfield Township and Vivian Township and Alden Township (Freeborn County). 56097 is primarily within Faribault County, with some portions in Freeborn County and Waseca County. Regionally, 56097 is located in the Mankato Area.
ZIP Code 56097 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Wells |
| Primary County | Faribault County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 3,614 |
| Area Code(s) | 507 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 56097 Map
56097 Demographics
56097 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Minnesota based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 56097 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 56097 is White. The current unemployment level in 56097 is 4.9%.
| Population | 3,614 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.2% |
| Population Density | 20 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,652 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,795 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $329,060 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.59% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 79.21% |
56097 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,390 | 94.59% |
| Black | 31 | 0.86% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 2.93% |
| Asian | 39 | 1.09% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.53% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56097 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 602 | 82.81% |
| Black | 4 | 0.55% |
| Hispanic | 116 | 15.96% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56097 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 216 | 8.89% |
| Bachelor Degree | 321 | 13.22% |
| High School Diploma | 987 | 40.63% |
| No High School Diploma | 33 | 1.36% |
| GED or Alternate | 37 | 1.52% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 353 | 14.53% |
| Associates Degree | 382 | 15.73% |
| Masters Degree | 93 | 3.83% |
| Professional Degree | 7 | 0.29% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
56097 Geography
| Coordinates | 43.71913528, -93.71668243 |
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| Cities/Towns in 56097 | |
| Regions | Mankato Area Rochester-Mason City-Austin Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Albert Lea, MN |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 177 Square Miles |
56097 Schools
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56097 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b: -25F to -20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47b - Des Moines Lobe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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