55021 ZIP Code, Faribault, MN
55021 is a ZIP code in Faribault, Minnesota in Rice County. It covers 177 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 55019, 55087 and 55049. 30,908 people live here in 11,424 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Minnesota ZIP codes. With about 175 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (72%). Median household income is $68,820, below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Faribault, MN
- County: Rice County
- Land area: 177 sq mi
- Population: 30,908
- Median household income: $68,820
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 30,908 |
| Households | 11,424 |
| Median household income | $68,820 |
| Income per person | $36,459 |
| Median age | 40.8 |
| Homeowners | 71.8% |
| Median home value | $280,200 |
| Median rent | $1,076 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.8% |
| Broadband internet | 89.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 17.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.4% |
| $10–15K | 2.6% |
| $15–25K | 7.7% |
| $25–35K | 8.3% |
| $35–50K | 12.8% |
| $50–75K | 15.3% |
| $75–100K | 13.7% |
| $100–150K | 15.0% |
| $150–200K | 12.8% |
| $200K+ | 6.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.3% |
| 10–19 | 11.7% |
| 20–24 | 5.9% |
| 25–34 | 13.9% |
| 35–44 | 13.4% |
| 45–54 | 12.4% |
| 55–64 | 13.7% |
| 65–74 | 10.2% |
| 75+ | 7.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 39.1% |
| Owned outright | 27.1% |
| Rented | 25.6% |
| Vacant | 8.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 70.6% |
| Townhome | 4.8% |
| 2–4 units | 5.8% |
| 5–19 units | 6.1% |
| 20+ units | 8.2% |
| Mobile / other | 4.5% |
Businesses in 55021
733 business establishments with 11,798 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 104
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 101
- Retail Trade: 95
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 81
- Accommodation and Food Services: 60
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 47
- Finance and Insurance: 44
- Transportation and Warehousing: 40
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 55019 — Dundas city, MN (7.9 mi)
- 55087 — Warsaw CDP, MN (7.9 mi)
- 55049 — Medford city, MN (8.5 mi)
- 55052 — Morristown city, MN (9.4 mi)
- 55053 — Nerstrand city, MN (10.9 mi)
- 55046 — Lonsdale city, MN (12.1 mi)
- 55057 — Northfield city, MN (13 mi)
- 56052 — Kilkenny city, MN (14.2 mi)
Areas that include 55021
- Faribault, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Warsaw, MN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Rice County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 10: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Rice County
- No. 5 of 10: highest median age in Rice County
- No. 5 of 10: fastest population growth in Rice County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 55021, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 55021 in?
- 55021 is a Faribault, MN mailing address. By land area, 9% lies inside Faribault; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 55021 in?
- 55021 is in Rice County.
- What is the population of 55021?
- About 30,908 people (±329), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 30,636.
- What is the median household income in 55021?
- $68,820 (±$9,124), compared with $89,062 for Minnesota as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 55021?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 55021 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 55021?
- The closest, measured center to center: 55019 (7.9 mi, Dundas), 55087 (7.9 mi, Warsaw), 55049 (8.5 mi, Medford), 55052 (9.4 mi, Morristown), 55053 (10.9 mi, Nerstrand) and 55046 (12.1 mi, Lonsdale).
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