Janesville

City in Waseca County, Minnesota

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Janesville is a city in Waseca County, Minnesota, with 2,421 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,066 ft (325 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elysian, 6.2 miles N.

About Janesville

Janesville is a city in Waseca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,421 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 2,462 in 2024.

U.S. Highway 14 serves as a main route in the community, running east–west, south of Janesville. County Road 3 runs north–south through the town. There is one disabled stoplight, now a four way stop, in Janesville at the intersection of County Road 3 (Main Street) and old Highway 14.

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Living in Janesville

Median household income
$74,643
Median home value
$206,800
Median rent
$873/mo
Median age
39.6
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Janesville, MN population

Janesville had 2,421 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,421
Density1,575 per sq mi (608 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Janesville at a glance

StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyWaseca County
TypeCity
Population2,421 (2020)
Land area1.54 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Coordinates44.1198° N, 93.7097° W
ZIP code56048
Official websitejanesville.govoffice.com
Census code (GEOID)2731706

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Janesville

What county is Janesville in?

Janesville is in Waseca County, Minnesota.

What is the population of Janesville, MN?

2,421 people lived in Janesville at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Janesville, MN?

The ZIP code of Janesville is 56048.

What is the elevation of Janesville?

1,066 feet (325 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Janesville?

Elysian (6.2 mi), St. Clair (7.9 mi), Madison Lake (8.2 mi), Pemberton (8.5 mi), Eagle Lake (9.1 mi).

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