55049 ZIP Code, Medford, MN
55049 is a ZIP code in Medford, Minnesota — mostly in Steele County (91% of its land), with smaller parts in Rice County. It covers 46 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 55060, 55021 and 55087. 2,636 people live here in 945 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (86%). Median household income is $90,625, close to the Minnesota median of $89,062; 41% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Medford, MN
- County: Steele County
- Land area: 46 sq mi
- Population: 2,636
- Median household income: $90,625
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,636 |
| Households | 945 |
| Median household income | $90,625 |
| Income per person | $40,500 |
| Median age | 38.7 |
| Homeowners | 86.0% |
| Median home value | $247,800 |
| Median rent | $1,302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 40.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% |
| Broadband internet | 90.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 14.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.5% |
| $10–15K | 3.4% |
| $15–25K | 3.0% |
| $25–35K | 4.0% |
| $35–50K | 6.1% |
| $50–75K | 19.0% |
| $75–100K | 17.6% |
| $100–150K | 19.3% |
| $150–200K | 13.2% |
| $200K+ | 10.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.7% |
| 10–19 | 15.9% |
| 20–24 | 4.6% |
| 25–34 | 11.4% |
| 35–44 | 14.9% |
| 45–54 | 11.3% |
| 55–64 | 14.2% |
| 65–74 | 6.3% |
| 75+ | 6.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 51.1% |
| Owned outright | 30.2% |
| Rented | 13.0% |
| Vacant | 5.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 70.6% |
| Townhome | 1.7% |
| 2–4 units | 2.1% |
| 5–19 units | 0.8% |
| 20+ units | 2.3% |
| Mobile / other | 22.6% |
Businesses in 55049
67 business establishments with 550 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 17
- Construction: 12
- Transportation and Warehousing: 7
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 7
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 6
- Manufacturing: 5
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 3
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 55060 — Owatonna city, MN (8.1 mi)
- 55021 — Faribault city, MN (8.5 mi)
- 55087 — Warsaw CDP, MN (9.4 mi)
- 55052 — Morristown city, MN (10.8 mi)
- 56046 (14.5 mi)
- 55053 — Nerstrand city, MN (14.7 mi)
- 55924 — Claremont city, MN (14.7 mi)
- 55946 — Kenyon city, MN (15.4 mi)
Areas that include 55049
- Medford, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Steele County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 6: highest median household income in Steele County
- No. 2 of 6: highest median home value in Steele County
- No. 5 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Steele County
- No. 1 of 6: highest share of households with children in Steele County
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Steele County
- No. 1 of 6: lowest median age in Steele County
- No. 4 of 6: fastest population growth in Steele County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 55049, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 55049 in?
- 55049 is a Medford, MN mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Medford; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 55049 in?
- 55049 is mostly in Steele County (91% of its land), with smaller parts in Rice County.
- What is the population of 55049?
- About 2,636 people (±217), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,619.
- What is the median household income in 55049?
- $90,625 (±$9,233), 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 55049?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 55049 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 55049?
- The closest, measured center to center: 55060 (8.1 mi, Owatonna), 55021 (8.5 mi, Faribault), 55087 (9.4 mi, Warsaw), 55052 (10.8 mi, Morristown), 56046 (14.5 mi) and 55053 (14.7 mi, Nerstrand).
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