ZIP code 55981: Wabasha, MN
55981 is a ZIP code in Wabasha, Minnesota, mainly in Wabasha County, part of the Rochester, MN metro area. About 3,955 people live here.
- Population
- 3,955
- Median household income
- $71,607
- Typical home value
- $291,700+6% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $756gross, per month
- Median age
- 55.8
- Homeowners
- 78%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 55981 details
| City | Wabasha |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wabasha County |
| Metro area | Rochester, MN |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 51 sq mi, plus 6.4 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 78 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.8% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 24.6 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 44.35761, -92.04923 |
Median rent in 55981 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $831/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,133/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $759/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 55981
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55968 | Reads Landing, MN | 3.4 mi | 151 |
| 55945 | Kellogg, MN | 6.3 mi | 1,321 |
| 54756 | Nelson, WI | 9.4 mi | 946 |
| 54759 | Pepin, WI | 10.3 mi | 1,392 |
| 54610 | Alma, WI | 10.8 mi | 1,564 |
| 54769 | Stockholm, WI | 13.7 mi | 515 |
| 55957 | Millville, MN | 14.2 mi | 748 |
| 55041 | Lake City, MN | 14.3 mi | 7,510 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 55981?
A typical home in ZIP code 55981 is worth about $291,700 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $71,607 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Minnesota average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $291,700 homeWhat can a $71,607 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 55981
What city is ZIP code 55981?
ZIP code 55981 is in Wabasha, MN, in Wabasha County.
What county is ZIP code 55981 in?
55981 is mainly in Wabasha County, Minnesota.
What is the population of ZIP code 55981?
About 3,955 people live in ZIP code 55981, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 55981 in?
55981 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.