Janesville
City in Waseca County, Minnesota

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.
- 2,421residents (2020 Census)
- 1,066 ftelevation · 325 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 4.0 km²
- 1,575 / sq mipopulation density
- 56048ZIP code
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 had 2,421 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,421 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,575 per sq mi (608 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Janesville at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Waseca County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,421 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.54 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.1198° N, 93.7097° W |
| ZIP code | 56048 |
| Official website | janesville.govoffice.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2731706 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Janesville
- Elysian6.2 mi N
- St. Clair7.9 mi W
- Madison Lake8.2 mi NW
- Pemberton8.5 mi SW
- Eagle Lake9.1 mi W
- Waterville9.8 mi NE
- Waseca10.5 mi E
- Waldorf12.9 mi S
- Mankato13.7 mi W
- Morristown15.0 mi NE
- Kilkenny15.1 mi NE
- Cleveland15.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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