55057 ZIP Code
Northfield, Minnesota
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 55057 |
| City/Town: | Northfield |
| County: | Rice |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,307 |
| Median Household Income: | $90,066 |
| Per Capita Income: | $26,064 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,511 |
| Median Home Value: | $314,800 |
| Land Area: | 124.7 sq miles
323.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.1 sq miles
8.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.4727, -93.1791 |
Population Information (55057 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,307 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,391 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,916 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,098 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,021 | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,555 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,765 | 14.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,635 | 14.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,202 | 8.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,554 | 10.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,764 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,261 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,421 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,349 | 9.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,119 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 563 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (55057 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $314,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $964 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,511 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,001 | 94.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 510 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,986 | 74.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,015 | 25.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (55057 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,233 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 125 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 354 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,912 | 20.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,204 | 15.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,539 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,761 | 26.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,338 | 23.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 49.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (55057 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $90,066 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $112,143 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $116,287 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $26,064 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (55057 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,147 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,312 | 94.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 822 | 5.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,197 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,076 | 83.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,592 | 12.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 629 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (55057 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,596 | 85.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 536 | 2.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 112 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 844 | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 703 | 2.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,513 | 6.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,490 | 5.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,978 | 7.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,471 | 5.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 36 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 26 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 445 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (55057 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 352 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 102 | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 400 | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 416 | 5.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 747 | 9.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,401 | 17.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 952 | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,713 | 21.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,079 | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 839 | 10.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (55057 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,632 | 57.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 748 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 108 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,325 | 10.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 222 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,894 | 21.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (55057 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 270 | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 673 | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,268 | 9.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 439 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,013 | 7.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 492 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 132 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 458 | 3.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 914 | 6.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,501 | 41.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,286 | 9.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 500 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 366 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (55057 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.5% | 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 (55057 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,910 | 94.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,008 | 79.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,118 | 28.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,114 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (55057 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,121 | 76.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,611 | 32.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,303 | 28.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 175 | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 144 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 358 | 4.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (55057 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,391 | 63.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,005 | 11.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 266 | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 201 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 251 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 405 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 739 | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 253 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (55057 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 28 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 522 | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,587 | 18.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,385 | 16.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 865 | 10.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,222 | 14.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 514 | 6.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 522 | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 324 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,542 | 18.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (55057 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 85 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 911 | 10.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,914 | 22.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,902 | 34.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,918 | 22.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 781 | 9.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (55057 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,043 | 63.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,004 | 12.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,569 | 19.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 25 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 123 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 124 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 113 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (55057 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 349 | 4.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,375 | 29.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,386 | 42.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,891 | 23.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (55057 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 240 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 47 | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 235 | 3.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 470 | 7.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,797 | 30.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,339 | 39.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 827 | 13.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 31 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (55057 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,078 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $724 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $964 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.65 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.95 | 2.38 |
Households (55057 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,001 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,357 | 54.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,707 | 21.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,441 | 18.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,679 | 21.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,300 | 28.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,678 | 33.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (55057 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,480 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,551 | 43.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,662 | 44.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 268 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 874 | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,867 | 46.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (55057 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,711 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 330 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 216 | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,159 | 22.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,139 | 11.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,867 | 60.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (55057 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,807 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,202 | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,024 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,939 | 7.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 66 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 949 | 48.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 924 | 47.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (55057 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,713 | 77.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,317 | 21.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,732 | 32.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,236 | 60.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,492 | 28.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 349 | 6.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (55057 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,687 | 93.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 455 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,620 | 356.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,620 | 356.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,620 | 356.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 220 | 48.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 189 | 41.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 6 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 682 | 149.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 33 | 7.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (55057 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,209 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,579 | 89.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,630 | 10.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,420 | 5.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 526 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 538 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 146 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (55057 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,001 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,723 | 96.5% | 89.4% |
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