55912 ZIP Code
Austin, Minnesota
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 55912 |
| City/Town: | Austin |
| County: | Mower |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,316 |
| Median Household Income: | $63,467 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,892 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,399 |
| Median Home Value: | $146,400 |
| Land Area: | 188.0 sq miles
486.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.6826, -92.9885 |
Population Information (55912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,316 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,901 | 50.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,415 | 49.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,124 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,001 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,205 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,975 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,759 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,607 | 12.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,970 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,955 | 10.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,648 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,806 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,779 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,735 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 752 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (55912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $146,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $873 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,399 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,442 | 92.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 957 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,123 | 71.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,319 | 29.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (55912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,252 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,108 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 978 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,476 | 33.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,856 | 20.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,143 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,945 | 15.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,746 | 9.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (55912 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $63,467 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,102 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $82,602 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,892 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (55912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,505 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,982 | 96.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 523 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,019 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,819 | 84.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,657 | 11.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 497 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (55912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,308 | 76.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,511 | 5.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 51 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,115 | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 190 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,266 | 4.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,875 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,548 | 8.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,683 | 16.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,836 | 13.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 47 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 317 | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 483 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (55912 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 348 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 483 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 915 | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 825 | 7.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,774 | 15.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,261 | 19.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,912 | 16.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,887 | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 554 | 4.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 483 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (55912 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,636 | 76.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,903 | 13.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 161 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 386 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 103 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 616 | 4.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (55912 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 224 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 889 | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 4,517 | 32.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 112 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,166 | 8.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 504 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 69 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 381 | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,032 | 7.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,443 | 24.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 784 | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 560 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 301 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (55912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.6% | 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 (55912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,526 | 93.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,744 | 70.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,065 | 41.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,404 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (55912 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,986 | 78.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,590 | 31.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,511 | 21.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 607 | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 408 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,414 | 12.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (55912 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,108 | 73.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 493 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 303 | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 321 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 438 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 284 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,201 | 9.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 251 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (55912 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 356 | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,005 | 8.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 594 | 4.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 943 | 7.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 998 | 8.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,162 | 9.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,032 | 24.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,550 | 12.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,748 | 22.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (55912 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 159 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,674 | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,136 | 25.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,591 | 37.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,269 | 18.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 570 | 4.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (55912 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,913 | 69.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,067 | 9.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,078 | 18.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 36 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 52 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 192 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 104 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (55912 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 767 | 6.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,896 | 34.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,434 | 38.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,345 | 20.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (55912 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 452 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,776 | 21.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,971 | 24.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,457 | 17.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,250 | 15.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 972 | 12.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 209 | 2.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 36 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (55912 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,187 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $492 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $873 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.26 | 2.38 |
Households (55912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,442 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,540 | 48.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,091 | 18.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,241 | 19.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,715 | 23.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,619 | 31.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,509 | 30.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (55912 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,822 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,913 | 33.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,285 | 53.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 270 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,153 | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,164 | 26.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (55912 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,075 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 547 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 501 | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,308 | 46.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,617 | 22.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,102 | 15.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (55912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,686 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,607 | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,930 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,608 | 12.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 370 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,884 | 52.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,354 | 37.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (55912 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,926 | 81.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,890 | 16.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,902 | 59.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,895 | 38.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 700 | 14.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 93 | 1.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (55912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,045 | 85.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 466 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,271 | 916.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,271 | 916.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,271 | 916.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 134 | 28.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 676 | 145.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 64 | 13.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,977 | 424.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (55912 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,192 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,733 | 76.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,459 | 23.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,553 | 13.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 656 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,582 | 5.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 668 | 2.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (55912 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,442 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,739 | 93.9% | 89.4% |
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