Estimated zip code population in 2022: 1,825 Zip code population in 2010: 1,975 Zip code population in 2000: 1,792
Houses and condos: 1,274 Renter-occupied apartments: 108
% of renters here:
16%
State:
28%
March 2022 cost of living index in zip code 56589: 85.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Land area: 246.6 sq. mi. Water area: 21.5 sq. mi.
Population density: 7 people per square mile
(very low).
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Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2022:
This zip code:
0.9% ($1,678)
Minnesota:
1.0% ($3,087)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,663 (0.8%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,689 (1.2%)
Business Search- 14 Million verified businesses
Males: 940
(51.5%)
Females: 885
(48.5%)
For population 25 years and over in 56589:
High school or higher: 91.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.1%
Unemployed: 7.2%
Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.0 minutes
For population 15 years and over in 56589:
Never married: 33.5%
Now married: 49.2%
Separated: 0.3%
Widowed: 4.8%
Divorced: 12.2%
Zip code 56589 compared to state average:
Median house value below state average.
Unemployed percentage above state average.
Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage below state average.
Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
Estimated median house/condo value in 2022: $177,593
56589:
$177,593
Minnesota:
$314,600
According to our research of Minnesota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in 56589 zip code as of May 28, 2024. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in zip code 56589 is 2,184 to 1.
Median resident age:
This zip code:
40.3 years
Minnesota median age:
39.0 years
Average household size:
This zip code:
2.6 people
Minnesota:
2.4 people
Averages for the 2020 tax year for zip code 56589, filed in 2021:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2020: $51,132 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:
$51,132
State:
$82,178
Salary/wage: $40,937 (reported on 80.2% of returns)
Here:
$40,937
State:
$67,438
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1227.8% for AGIs below $25k, 3555.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 6565.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 12013.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 19710.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Taxable interest for individuals: $815 (reported on 32.1% of returns)
This zip code:
$815
Minnesota:
$1,814
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 21.7% for AGIs below $25k, 15.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 25.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 303.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 76.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Ordinary dividends: $1,612 (reported on 9.9% of returns)
Here:
$1,612
State:
$6,928
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 9.4% for AGIs below $25k, 27.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 180.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$8,050 (reported on 9.9% of returns)
Here:
+$8,050
State:
+$20,591
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 91.1% for AGIs below $25k, 240.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 576.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Profit/loss from business: +$12,533 (reported on 18.5% of returns)
Here:
+$12,533
State:
+$14,342
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 195.0% for AGIs below $25k, 188.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1127.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 650.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $14,633 (reported on 11.1% of returns)
56589:
$14,633
Minnesota:
$20,675
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 372.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2403.3% for AGIs $75k-100k)
Earned income credit: $2,420 (reported on 18.5% of returns)
Here:
$2,420
State:
$2,055
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 125.0% for AGIs below $25k, 86.2% for AGIs $25k-50k)
Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2020 taxes: 96.3%
Here:
96%
State:
94%
(% for various income ranges: 92.6% for AGIs below $25k, 95.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 100.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 100.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 100.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Averages for the 2012 tax year for zip code 56589, filed in 2013:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2012: $42,272 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:
$42,272
State:
$67,192
Salary/wage: $31,972 (reported on 81.7% of returns)
Here:
$31,972
State:
$55,182
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 70.9% for AGIs below $25k, 71.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 70.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 66.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 39.5% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Taxable interest for individuals: $620 (reported on 30.5% of returns)
This zip code:
$620
Minnesota:
$1,664
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.0% for AGIs below $25k, 0.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.4% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Ordinary dividends: $888 (reported on 9.8% of returns)
Here:
$888
State:
$5,665
Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$14,229 (reported on 8.5% of returns)
Here:
+$14,229
State:
+$16,131
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.6% for AGIs below $25k, 1.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 9.2% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Profit/loss from business: +$11,120 (reported on 18.3% of returns)
Here:
+$11,120
State:
+$12,430
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 9.1% for AGIs below $25k, 6.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 9.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.9% for AGIs $75k-100k)
Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $7,625 (reported on 9.8% of returns)
56589:
$7,625
Minnesota:
$15,212
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.7% for AGIs below $25k, 2.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.9% for AGIs $50k-75k)
Total itemized deductions: $15,912 (22% of AGI, reported on 19.5% of returns)
Here:
$15,912
State:
$24,665
Here:
21.8% of AGI
State:
19.6% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 8.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 5.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 8.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 10.3% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Charity contributions: $2,244 (reported on 11.0% of returns)
Here:
$2,244
State:
$3,948
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.8% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Taxes paid: $6,240 (reported on 18.3% of returns)
56589:
$6,240
State:
$10,589
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 5.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Earned income credit: $2,250 (reported on 24.4% of returns)
Here:
$2,250
State:
$2,037
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 8.5% for AGIs below $25k, 1.2% for AGIs $25k-50k)
Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2012 taxes: 58.5%
Here:
59%
State:
55%
(% for various income ranges: 51.4% for AGIs below $25k, 56.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 66.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 66.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 83.3% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 56589, filed in 2005:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $31,507 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:
$31,507
State:
$53,560
Salary/wage: $26,341 (reported on 82.4% of returns)
Here:
$26,341
State:
$46,177
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 153.2% for AGIs below $10k, 72.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 69.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 68.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 63.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 51.4% for AGIs over 100k)
Taxable interest for individuals: $1,422 (reported on 42.1% of returns)
This zip code:
$1,422
Minnesota:
$1,796
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 6.1% for AGIs below $10k, 2.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.4% for AGIs over 100k)
Taxable dividends: $858 (reported on 14.6% of returns)
Here:
$858
State:
$3,096
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.4% for AGIs $75k-100k)
Net capital gain/loss: +$4,026 (reported on 15.8% of returns)
Here:
+$4,026
State:
+$10,864
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.1% for AGIs $75k-100k)
Profit/loss from business: +$9,066 (reported on 20.9% of returns)
Here:
+$9,066
State:
+$10,442
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -11.5% for AGIs below $10k, 10.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 8.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 4.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 4.7% for AGIs $75k-100k)
IRA payment deduction: $3,045 (reported on 6.1% of returns)
56589:
$3,045
Minnesota:
$2,955
Total itemized deductions: $14,745 (25% of AGI, reported on 15.2% of returns)
Here:
$14,745
State:
$20,035
Here:
24.8% of AGI
State:
21.3% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 7.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 9.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 12.7% for AGIs over 100k)
Charity contributions deductions: $2,012 (3% of AGI, reported on 11.6% of returns)
Here:
$2,012
State:
$3,333
Here:
3.2% of AGI
State:
3.4% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.2% for AGIs over 100k)
Total tax: $3,550 (reported on 76.6% of returns)
56589:
$3,550
State:
$8,485
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.7% for AGIs below $10k, 4.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 7.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 11.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 15.9% for AGIs over 100k)
Earned income credit: $1,753 (reported on 22.9% of returns)
Here:
$1,753
State:
$1,523
Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 72.5%
Here:
72%
State:
59%
(% for various income ranges: 69.1% for AGIs below $10k, 71.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 73.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 68.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 85.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 100.0% for AGIs over 100k)
Household received Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 137 Household did not receive Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 557
Women who had a birth in the past 12 months: 15 (6 now married, 8 unmarried) Women who did not have a birth in the past 12 months: 313 (113 now married, 199 unmarried)
Housing units in zip code 56589 with a mortgage: 278 (15 second mortgage, 10 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Houses without a mortgage: 23
Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,498 Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $587
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:
14.1%
Whole state:
9.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:
7.0%
Whole state:
5.2%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:
6.2
State:
7.1
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:
5.0
State:
3.8
Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages
Notable locations in zip code 56589: Wabaunaquat Boy Scout Camp (A), Waubun (B), Ox-Bow Resort and Campground (C), Tulaby Lake Rest Area (D), Port of Cedar Crest Campground (E), Waubun Police Department (F), Waubun Fire Department (G), Elbow - Tulaby Lakes Fire Department (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in zip code 56589 include: Calvary Church (A), Lake Grove Church (B), Trinity Lutheran Church (C), Circle of Faith Congregational Church (D), Saint Ann's Catholic Church (E), Saint Columbia Church (F), Saint Frances Cabrini Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Saint Anns Cemetery (1), Waubun Cemetery (2), Saint Columba's Episcopal Mission Cemetery (3), Waubun Cemetery (4), Lake Grove Cemetery (5), Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes and reservoirs: Big Lake (A), Big Rat Lake (B), Big Rock Lake (C), West Cranberry Lake (D), Waubun Lake (E), Wadena Lake (F), Upper Camp Lake (G), Tulaby Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Creeks: Bear Creek (A), Gull Creek (B), Bottom Creek (C), Tulaby Creek (D), Whiskey Creek (E), Little Elbow Creek (F). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in zip code 56589 include: Little Elbow Lake State Park (1), Poodle Park (2), Waubun State Wildlife Management Area (3), Wayside Park (4), White Earth State Wildlife Management Area (5), Saint Columba Mission Historical Marker (6). Display/hide their locations on the map
Size of family households: 242 2-persons, 71 3-persons, 72 4-persons, 42 5-persons, 19 6-persons, 21 7-or-more-persons
Size of nonfamily households: 193 1-person, 25 2-persons, 3 3-persons
222 married couples with children.
163 single-parent households (53 men, 110 women).
92.7% of residents of 56589 zip code speak English at home.
0.5% of residents speak Spanish at home (100% very well).
0.2% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (100% very well).
0.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% very well).
7.2% of residents speak other language at home (97% very well, 3% well).
Foreign born population: 9 (0.5%) (67.9% of them are naturalized citizens)
This zip code:
0.5%
Whole state:
8.7%
44%Brazil
22%Singapore
11%Ireland
11%France
11%Bolivia
14%German
11%Norwegian
5%American
2%Scandinavian
2%Czech
1%Danish
1%Italian
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
22010 or later
02000 to 2009
01990 to 1999
9Before 1990
Facilities with environmental interests located in this zip code:
BEMENT SERVICE INC (HWY 113 AND 1ST ST in WAUBUN, MN) . Tribal Land
STATE MASTER (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency permits and compilance tracking) - RCRAINFO-MND062826557, HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM, RCRIS-MND062826557, (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) Business SIC classification: AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOPS Organizations: BEMENT TED (CONTACT/OWNER)
BEMENTS SERVICE INC (1001 1ST ST in WAUBUN, MN)
(Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) Organizations: BEMENT DAVE (CONTACT/OWNER)
ARROWHEAD AUTO SALVAGE (RT 2 BOX 179 in WAUBUN, MN)
Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification Organizations: OSBORN TOM (CONTACT/OWNER)
BARTOS BAIT SHOP (2303 HIGHWAY 13 in WAUBUN, MN) . Tribal Land
ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Integrated Compliance Information System)
ELBOW LAKE STORE & BAR (40419 ELBOW LAKE STORE ROAD in WAUBUN, MN) . Tribal Land
ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Integrated Compliance Information System)
EN O TRAIL (488833 MARY LOU DRIVE in WAUBUN, MN) . Tribal Land
ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Integrated Compliance Information System)
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 3.2% Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2.5%
43.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
28.1%Electricity
14.7%Wood
8.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
3.3%Utility gas
1.6%No fuel used
Population in 1990: 961. Population change in the 1990s: +831 (+86.5%).
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
This state: 1,498
Northeast: 20
Midwest: 188
South: 39
West: 59
73% of the 56589 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 39% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in Minnesota.
95% of the 56589 zip code residents lived in the same house 1 year ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 34% moved from this county. Out of people who lived in different houses, 41% moved from different county within same state. Out of people who lived in different houses, 30% moved from different state.
Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 23
Here:
9.3%
Minnesota:
12.9%
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 5
Here:
4.8%
Minnesota:
8.6%
Students in private undergraduate colleges: 14
Here:
33.1%
Minnesota:
26.2%
Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months ($)
103,370Computer and mathematical occupations
92,250Life, physical, and social science occupations
85,016Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations
72,985Legal occupations
64,564Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations
60,824Sales and related occupations
Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:
Finance and Insurance: Commercial Banking (10-19 employees: 1 establishment)
Construction: Drywall and Insulation Contractors (5-9: 2)
Accommodation and Food Services: Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (5-9: 1, 1-4: 1)
Other Services (except Public Administration): General Automotive Repair (5-9: 1)
Other Services (except Public Administration): Religious Organizations (1-4: 3)
Construction: Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (1-4: 2)
Accommodation and Food Services: Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (1-4: 2)
Wholesale Trade: Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers (1-4: 1)
Fatal accident statistics in 2012:
Fatal accident count: 1
Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 1
Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
Fatalities: 1
Persons involved in fatal accidents: 1
Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Fatal accident statistics in 2010:
Fatal accident count: 2
Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 4
Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 2
Fatalities: 2
Persons involved in fatal accidents: 4
Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents
Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 10. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 27 took place in 2012, and the least - 4 in 2005. The data has a constant trend.
When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (42.1%), and Structure Fires (32.0%).
Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Zip Code 56589