ZIP code 56482
Where is ZIP code 56482?
Wadena, Minnesota
Wadena County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 56482 belongs to Wadena, Minnesota in Wadena County. 56482 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 218. About 7,619 people live in the 56482 area, where the median household income is $64,439. The closest ZIP codes are 56518 (Bluffton, 5.8 mi northwest), 56453 (Hewitt, 8.8 mi southeast) and 56481 (Verndale, 8.9 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 56482 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Wadena |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Wadena County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 218 |
| Coordinates | 46.4401, -95.1283 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 564 |
Population and income in 56482
| Population | 7,619 · higher than 77% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 56 · higher than 64% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.5 years · lower than 68% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $64,439 · lower than 80% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,776 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 18% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $169,800 · lower than 75% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $731 a month |
| Housing units | 3,342 |
| Households | 3,244 (2.28 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 68% / 32% |
| Land area | 136.24 sq mi (plus 0.12 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56482. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 56482
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56518 | Bluffton, MN | 5.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 56453 | Hewitt, MN | 8.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 56481 | Verndale, MN | 8.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 56527 | Deer Creek, MN | 9.8 mi W | Standard |
| 56434 | Aldrich, MN | 10 mi SE | Standard |
| 56477 | Sebeka, MN | 13.5 mi N | Standard |
| 56437 | Bertha, MN | 13.8 mi S | Standard |
| 56551 | Henning, MN | 14.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 56567 | New York Mills, MN | 15.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 56479 | Staples, MN | 18.4 mi E | Standard |
| 56571 | Ottertail, MN | 19.8 mi W | Standard |
| 56361 | Parkers Prairie, MN | 22 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 56482 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 56482
123 MAIN ST
WADENA MN 56482
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (56482-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 56482?
- 56482 is a Wadena, Minnesota ZIP code.
- What county is 56482 in?
- ZIP code 56482 is in Wadena County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 56482 in?
- 56482 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 56482?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 56482 use area code 218.
- What is the population of ZIP code 56482?
- About 7,619 people live in ZIP code 56482, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 56482?
- The median household income in 56482 is $64,439 a year, lower than 80% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 56482?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 56482 are 56518 (Bluffton, 5.8 miles), 56453 (Hewitt, 8.8 miles), 56481 (Verndale, 8.9 miles) and 56527 (Deer Creek, 9.8 miles).