Staples
City in Wadena County, Minnesota

Staples is a city in Wadena County, Minnesota, with 2,989 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,280 ft (390 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Aldrich, 5.9 miles W.
- 2,989residents (2020 Census)
- 1,280 ftelevation · 390 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.3 km²
- 628 / sq mipopulation density
- 56479ZIP code
About Staples
Staples is a city in Todd and Wadena counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 2,989 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Staples
- Median household income
- $52,071
- Median home value
- $130,000
- Median rent
- $844/mo
- Median age
- 42.1
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Staples had 2,989 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,989 |
|---|---|
| Density | 628 per sq mi (242 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Staples at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Wadena County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,989 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.76 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.3722° N, 94.8152° W |
| ZIP code | 56479 |
| Official website | staples.govoffice.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2762446 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Staples
- Aldrich5.9 mi W
- Motley8.6 mi E
- Verndale9.5 mi W
- Hewitt13.5 mi W
- Bertha13.8 mi SW
- Wadena15.7 mi W
- Pillager16.4 mi E
- Eagle Bend17.8 mi SW
- Clarissa18.0 mi S
- Nimrod18.3 mi N
- Browerville20.3 mi S
- Bluffton21.0 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Staples
What county is Staples in?
Staples is in Wadena County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Staples, MN?
2,989 people lived in Staples at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Staples, MN?
The ZIP code of Staples is 56479.
What is the elevation of Staples?
1,280 feet (390 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Staples?
Aldrich (5.9 mi), Motley (8.6 mi), Verndale (9.5 mi), Hewitt (13.5 mi), Bertha (13.8 mi).
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