ZIP code 56097
Where is ZIP code 56097?
Wells, Minnesota
Faribault County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 56097 belongs to Wells, Minnesota in Faribault County. 56097 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 507. About 3,487 people live in the 56097 area, where the median household income is $62,264. The closest ZIP codes are 56068 (Minnesota Lake, 7.6 mi northwest), 56032 (Freeborn, 8.5 mi east) and 56025 (Easton, 8.6 mi west).
| ZIP code | 56097 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Wells |
| Also accepted | Walters |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Faribault County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 507 |
| Coordinates | 43.7434, -93.7321 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 560 |
Population and income in 56097
| Population | 3,487 · higher than 65% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 20 · lower than 58% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 46.6 years · higher than 73% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $62,264 · lower than 83% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $37,498 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $133,800 · lower than 89% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $713 a month |
| Housing units | 1,780 |
| Households | 1,617 (2.13 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 80% / 20% |
| Land area | 175.55 sq mi (plus 2.47 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56097. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 56097
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56068 | Minnesota Lake, MN | 7.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 56032 | Freeborn, MN | 8.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 56025 | Easton, MN | 8.6 mi W | Standard |
| 56009 | Alden, MN | 10 mi SE | Standard |
| 56014 | Bricelyn, MN | 12.5 mi S | Standard |
| 56042 | Hartland, MN | 13.4 mi E | Standard |
| 56020 | Conger, MN | 13.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 56091 | Waldorf, MN | 13.6 mi N | Standard |
| 56051 | Kiester, MN | 14 mi S | Standard |
| 56023 | Delavan, MN | 14.6 mi W | Standard |
| 56072 | New Richland, MN | 15.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 56033 | Frost, MN | 16.1 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 56097 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 56097
123 MAIN ST
WELLS MN 56097
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts WALTERS as the city name for 56097. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (56097-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 56097?
- 56097 is a Wells, Minnesota ZIP code. Walters is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 56097 in?
- ZIP code 56097 is in Faribault County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 56097 in?
- 56097 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 56097?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 56097 use area code 507.
- What is the population of ZIP code 56097?
- About 3,487 people live in ZIP code 56097, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 56097?
- The median household income in 56097 is $62,264 a year, lower than 83% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 56097?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 56097 are 56068 (Minnesota Lake, 7.6 miles), 56032 (Freeborn, 8.5 miles), 56025 (Easton, 8.6 miles) and 56009 (Alden, 10 miles).