Zip code 55390: Waverly, Minnesota
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 55390
55390 is a small-town zip code in Waverly, Minnesota (Wright County), covering 37 sq mi of land. About 3,492 people live here, or 95 per square mile. The median resident is 40.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $103,750 a year, 29% above the national median of $80,734. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $348,300, or 3.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 91% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,281 a month.
23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 35.4 minutes each way, and 17% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and construction and repair.
How 55390 compares
- Homeownership rate91.3%97thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · MN 72.2%158th of 851 in MN
- Average commute35.4 min92ndWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MN 22.7 min39th of 849 in MN
- 80thU.S. 10% · MN 9.3%398th of 852 in MN
- Median household income$103,75074thU.S. $80,734 · MN $89,062123rd of 846 in MN
- Median earnings per worker$57,25571stU.S. $49,666 · MN $54,389173rd of 851 in MN
- Work from home16.6%67thU.S. 15.1% · MN 17.6%217th of 852 in MN
- Broadband access93.8%64thU.S. 91% · MN 91.6%136th of 851 in MN
- Tech workers3.6%62ndU.S. 3.8% · MN 4%164th of 852 in MN
- Per capita income$43,96260thU.S. $44,673 · MN $48,237281st of 853 in MN
- Median age40.158thU.S. 38.9 · MN 38.8547th of 854 in MN
- Residents under 1822.5%54thU.S. 22% · MN 22.9%442nd of 854 in MN
- Median home value$348,30053rdU.S. $332,700 · MN $329,300165th of 842 in MN
- Housing vacancy6.7%50thU.S. 10.1% · MN 9.3%574th of 851 in MN
- Poverty rate10.3%47thU.S. 12.5% · MN 9.3%316th of 852 in MN
- Median gross rent$1,28142ndU.S. $1,413 · MN $1,280166th of 757 in MN
- 37thU.S. 17.2% · MN 17.3%698th of 854 in MN
- 32ndU.S. 9.7% · MN 10.9%610th of 852 in MN
- 28thU.S. 35.7% · MN 39.4%452nd of 854 in MN
- Veterans4.1%27thU.S. 6.2% · MN 5.9%764th of 854 in MN
- 19thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · MN 4.1%439th of 853 in MN
- Uninsured rate3.5%17thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · MN 4.7%536th of 853 in MN
- 16thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · MN 48.1%455th of 828 in MN
- 14thU.S. 14.5% · MN 12.9%710th of 852 in MN
- Population density95/sq mi13thU.S. 95/sq mi · MN 72/sq mi249th of 854 in MN
- 13thU.S. 14.1% · MN 8.7%402nd of 854 in MN
- Diversity index17.110thU.S. 61.4 · MN 41.1486th of 854 in MN
- Population3,4926thU.S. 334,922,499 · MN 5,739,445306th of 854 in MN
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · MN 0.453804th of 848 in MN
| Measure | 55390 | Wright | MN | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rateStrength | 91.3% | 84.1% | 72.2% | 65.2% | 158th of 851 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 35.4 min | 29.4 min | 22.7 min | 26.4 min | 39th of 849 | |
| Self-employed workers | 12.5% | 9.4% | 9.3% | 10% | 398th of 852 | |
| Median household income | $103,750 | $107,209 | $89,062 | $80,734 | 123rd of 846 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $57,255 | $60,681 | $54,389 | $49,666 | 173rd of 851 | |
| Work from home | 16.6% | 15% | 17.6% | 15.1% | 217th of 852 | |
| Broadband access | 93.8% | 93.2% | 91.6% | 91% | 136th of 851 | |
| Tech workers | 3.6% | 2.7% | 4% | 3.8% | 164th of 852 | |
| Per capita income | $43,962 | $46,650 | $48,237 | $44,673 | 281st of 853 | |
| Median age | 40.1 | 37.6 | 38.8 | 38.9 | 547th of 854 | |
| Residents under 18 | 22.5% | 27.2% | 22.9% | 22% | 442nd of 854 | |
| Median home value | $348,300 | $358,900 | $329,300 | $332,700 | 165th of 842 | |
| Housing vacancy | 6.7% | 5.9% | 9.3% | 10.1% | 574th of 851 | |
| Poverty rate | 10.3% | 5.2% | 9.3% | 12.5% | 316th of 852 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,281 | $1,288 | $1,280 | $1,413 | 166th of 757 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 14.8% | 13.8% | 17.3% | 17.2% | 698th of 854 | |
| Healthcare workers | 8.3% | 9.8% | 10.9% | 9.7% | 610th of 852 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.8% | 34.4% | 39.4% | 35.7% | 452nd of 854 | |
| Veterans | 4.1% | 5.7% | 5.9% | 6.2% | 764th of 854 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 3.2% | 2.7% | 4.1% | 5.2% | 439th of 853 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 3.5% | 4.4% | 4.7% | 8.4% | 536th of 853 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 40.2% | 41.2% | 48.1% | 51.1% | 455th of 828 | |
| Government workers | 9.4% | 10.9% | 12.9% | 14.5% | 710th of 852 | |
| Population density | 95/sq mi | 224/sq mi | 72/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 249th of 854 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.1% | 4.5% | 8.7% | 14.1% | 402nd of 854 | |
| Diversity index | 17.1 | 22.1 | 41.1 | 61.4 | 486th of 854 | |
| Population | 3,492 | 148,269 | 5,739,445 | 334,922,499 | 306th of 854 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.333 | 0.390 | 0.453 | 0.483 | 804th of 848 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White91%
- Black0.5%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian0.7%
- Native American0.2%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.9%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,313
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Family households
- 74%
- Married couples
- 61.8%
- Living alone
- 19.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.1%
- Male / female
- 55% / 45%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,407
- Owner-occupied
- 91.3%
- Vacant
- 6.7%
- Median year built
- 1998
- Median rooms
- 6.6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 40.2%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 28%
- Home value to income
- 3.4× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 55390 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $74,362 | $74,888 |
| Service | $34,625 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $53,403 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $65,357 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $54,000 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 93.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 4.5%
- Households with broadband
- 93.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 73.4%
- No internet access
- 4.1%
- Without health insurance
- 3.5%
- Limited-English households
- 0.5%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Waverly
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Wright County
- Center point
- 45.0679° N, 93.9790° W
- Land area
- 37 sq mi
- Water area
- 2.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Waverly5% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 55390
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55363 | Montrose, MN | 3.6 mi | $101,989 |
| 55575 | Howard Lake, MN · PO box | 4.6 mi | — |
| 55349 | Howard Lake, MN | 4.7 mi | $99,444 |
| 55328 | Delano, MN | 8.4 mi | $114,158 |
| 55395 | Winsted, MN | 8.7 mi | $72,800 |
| 55313 | Buffalo, MN | 9.7 mi | $92,455 |
| 55388 | Watertown, MN | 10 mi | $99,375 |
| 55592 | Maple Plain, MN · PO box | 10 mi | — |
| 55321 | Cokato, MN | 11 mi | $80,433 |
| 55360 | Mayer, MN | 11 mi | $122,117 |
| 55367 | New Germany, MN | 12 mi | $94,107 |
| 55572 | Rockford, MN · PO box | 12 mi | — |
Zip codes like 55390 elsewhere
Questions about 55390
What city is zip code 55390?
55390 is assigned to Waverly, Minnesota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 55390 in?
55390 is in Wright County, Minnesota.
What is the population of 55390?
About 3,492 people live in 55390, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 55390 in?
55390 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 55390?
The median household income in 55390 is $103,750.
What zip codes are near 55390?
The closest zip codes to 55390 are 55363, 55575, 55349, 55328, 55395.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 55390, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.