55053 ZIP Code, Nerstrand, MN
55053 is a ZIP code in Nerstrand, Minnesota — mostly in Rice County (69% of its land), with smaller parts in Goodhue County. It covers 49 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 55018, 55946 and 55019. 995 people live here in 341 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (94%). Median household income is $101,406, above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Nerstrand, MN
- County: Rice County
- Land area: 49 sq mi
- Population: 995
- Median household income: $101,406
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 995 |
| Households | 341 |
| Median household income | $101,406 |
| Income per person | $41,174 |
| Median age | 39.4 |
| Homeowners | 94.1% |
| Median home value | $353,900 |
| Median rent | $1,000 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 30 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% |
| Broadband internet | 84.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 2.1% |
| $15–25K | 3.5% |
| $25–35K | 2.9% |
| $35–50K | 5.6% |
| $50–75K | 19.6% |
| $75–100K | 15.0% |
| $100–150K | 22.3% |
| $150–200K | 15.5% |
| $200K+ | 13.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.4% |
| 10–19 | 13.2% |
| 20–24 | 5.3% |
| 25–34 | 14.7% |
| 35–44 | 8.2% |
| 45–54 | 12.8% |
| 55–64 | 16.1% |
| 65–74 | 9.1% |
| 75+ | 6.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 59.9% |
| Owned outright | 29.0% |
| Rented | 5.4% |
| Vacant | 5.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 92.5% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.4% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 6.1% |
Businesses in 55053
32 business establishments with 171 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 8
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
- Finance and Insurance: 3
- 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
- 55018 — Dennison city, MN (6 mi)
- 55946 — Kenyon city, MN (8.3 mi)
- 55019 — Dundas city, MN (10.1 mi)
- 55057 — Northfield city, MN (10.2 mi)
- 55021 — Faribault city, MN (10.9 mi)
- 55009 — Cannon Falls city, MN (13.2 mi)
- 55983 — Wanamingo city, MN (13.4 mi)
- 55065 — Randolph city, MN (14.1 mi)
Areas that include 55053
- Nerstrand, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Goodhue County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Rice County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 55053, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 55053 in?
- 55053 is a Nerstrand, MN mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Nerstrand; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 55053 in?
- 55053 is mostly in Rice County (69% of its land), with smaller parts in Goodhue County.
- What is the population of 55053?
- About 995 people (±138), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,079.
- What is the median household income in 55053?
- $101,406 (±$10,945), 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 55053?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 55053 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 55053?
- The closest, measured center to center: 55018 (6 mi, Dennison), 55946 (8.3 mi, Kenyon), 55019 (10.1 mi, Dundas), 55057 (10.2 mi, Northfield), 55021 (10.9 mi, Faribault) and 55009 (13.2 mi, Cannon Falls).
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