ZIP Code 56097 is associated with the city of Wells in Minnesota (Faribault County) in the U.S. An estimated 89.7% in this Minnesota region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $26,327. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $52,664, and approximately 10% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 56097 is approximately 44.9 years, and 26.3% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 3,692.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 56097 is $52,664, while the region's mean household income is $63,073. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,327. The per capita income in ZIP Code 56097 of $26,327 is approximately 30.03% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $37,625. An estimated 10.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately5.26% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.6% of the population in 56097 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.5% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 2.1% of 56097 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 17.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.1% |
In ZIP Code 56097, 89.7% of the population graduated high school, while 18.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 35.1% in this Faribault County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 35.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.1% |
| Associate's degree | 12.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 56097, 97.1% is one race, while 2.9% are two or more races. Approximately 6.0% of 56097 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 56097 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.3%), followed by Black or African American (2.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 56097 are older than average. The median age of 44.9 years in ZIP Code 56097 is approximately 17.85% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 26.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.0% of the population in 56097 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 10.6% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.3% of 56097 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.5% |
| 85 years and over | 3.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 56097 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 56097 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 56097, an estimated 37.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.7% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Faribault County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 17.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 37.6% |
In 56097, 67.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 10.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.9 minutes. Approximately 22.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 56097 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 18.5% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.4% of 56097 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 12.4% |
| Construction | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 22.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.4% |
| Retail trade | 9.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.6% |
| Information | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 2.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 18.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 3.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.7% |
| Public administration | 3.1% |
In ZIP Code 56097, 94.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Faribault County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 3.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 56097 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.87 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.2% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.1% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 56097 | 12.41¢/kWh | 12.95¢/kWh | 6.54¢/kWh |
| Minnesota | 17.1¢/kWh | 13.19¢/kWh | 9.79¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 56097 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.24 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.36 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.95 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.34 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.58 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.75 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.33 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.98 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.7 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.59 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.62 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.02 | 1.78 | 5.46 |