55021 ZIP Code
Faribault, Minnesota
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 55021 |
| City/Town: | Faribault |
| County: | Rice |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,973 |
| Median Household Income: | $66,742 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,388 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,410 |
| Median Home Value: | $244,700 |
| Land Area: | 177.0 sq miles
458.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 10.3 sq miles
26.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.2975, -93.2739 |
Population Information (55021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,973 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,416 | 53.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,557 | 47.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,754 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,952 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,960 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,619 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,066 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,026 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,000 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,722 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,231 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,147 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,254 | 10.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,608 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 634 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (55021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $244,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,047 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,410 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,435 | 92.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 975 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,054 | 70.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,381 | 29.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (55021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,622 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,007 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,302 | 6.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,595 | 39.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,217 | 19.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,114 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,156 | 14.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,231 | 5.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (55021 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $66,742 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $88,411 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $83,463 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,388 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (55021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,653 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,835 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 788 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,171 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,177 | 80.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,819 | 13.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 819 | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (55021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,511 | 75.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,733 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 217 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 375 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 49 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,605 | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,483 | 4.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,541 | 8.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,686 | 11.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,979 | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 5 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 682 | 2.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (55021 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 534 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 340 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 995 | 8.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,095 | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,444 | 12.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,820 | 15.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,825 | 16.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,740 | 15.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 979 | 8.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 663 | 5.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (55021 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,400 | 75.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,686 | 12.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 33 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 284 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 323 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 903 | 6.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (55021 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 510 | 3.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,271 | 9.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,851 | 20.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 291 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,385 | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 799 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 44 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 461 | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 908 | 6.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,271 | 23.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 908 | 6.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 468 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 668 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (55021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (55021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,426 | 85.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,655 | 57.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,826 | 41.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,459 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (55021 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,622 | 75.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,021 | 35.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,596 | 22.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 427 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 232 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 981 | 8.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (55021 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,495 | 68.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 433 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 261 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 529 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 370 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 428 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,116 | 9.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 775 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (55021 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 41 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 678 | 5.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,781 | 14.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,537 | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,025 | 8.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,833 | 14.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,122 | 9.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,212 | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 639 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,542 | 20.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (55021 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 268 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,141 | 9.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,330 | 26.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,582 | 36.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,322 | 18.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 767 | 6.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (55021 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,371 | 64.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,378 | 12.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,392 | 20.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 16 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 178 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 50 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 50 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (55021 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 793 | 6.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,395 | 29.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,346 | 38.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,901 | 25.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (55021 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 573 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 221 | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 706 | 8.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,472 | 18.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,249 | 27.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,030 | 25.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 658 | 8.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 145 | 1.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (55021 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,530 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $551 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,047 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.38 |
Households (55021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,435 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,353 | 46.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,999 | 17.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,305 | 20.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,793 | 24.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,457 | 30.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,840 | 33.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.09 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (55021 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,652 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,572 | 40.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,978 | 43.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 435 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,433 | 10.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,186 | 23.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (55021 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,671 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 380 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 627 | 9.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,016 | 45.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,847 | 27.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 801 | 12.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (55021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,988 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,838 | 7.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,885 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,416 | 11.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 221 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,642 | 48.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,553 | 45.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (55021 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,306 | 88.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,344 | 10.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,392 | 41.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,858 | 55.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 400 | 12.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 94 | 2.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (55021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,265 | 88.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 290 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,708 | 1278.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,708 | 1278.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,708 | 1278.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 60 | 20.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 2,169 | 747.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,210 | 417.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 14 | 4.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (55021 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,219 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,922 | 81.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,297 | 18.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,743 | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 188 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 219 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,147 | 7.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (55021 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,435 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,488 | 91.7% | 89.4% |
Faribault, MN55021