55057 ZIP Code, Northfield, MN
55057 is a ZIP code in Northfield, Minnesota — mostly in Rice County (54% of its land), with smaller parts in Dakota County. It covers 125 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 55019, 55065 and 55053. 25,650 people live here in 8,113 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Minnesota ZIP codes. With about 206 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (74%). Median household income is $92,622, close to the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Northfield, MN
- County: Rice County
- Land area: 125 sq mi
- Population: 25,650
- Median household income: $92,622
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 25,650 |
| Households | 8,113 |
| Median household income | $92,622 |
| Income per person | $39,360 |
| Median age | 32.2 |
| Homeowners | 74.3% |
| Median home value | $363,600 |
| Median rent | $1,113 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 19.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% |
| Broadband internet | 93.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 13.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.4% |
| $10–15K | 1.0% |
| $15–25K | 4.5% |
| $25–35K | 5.9% |
| $35–50K | 8.8% |
| $50–75K | 17.3% |
| $75–100K | 11.1% |
| $100–150K | 21.3% |
| $150–200K | 13.6% |
| $200K+ | 12.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.3% |
| 10–19 | 22.2% |
| 20–24 | 13.7% |
| 25–34 | 8.3% |
| 35–44 | 9.9% |
| 45–54 | 10.5% |
| 55–64 | 10.4% |
| 65–74 | 9.6% |
| 75+ | 7.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 43.5% |
| Owned outright | 26.8% |
| Rented | 24.0% |
| Vacant | 5.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 61.6% |
| Townhome | 9.5% |
| 2–4 units | 5.2% |
| 5–19 units | 8.5% |
| 20+ units | 11.1% |
| Mobile / other | 4.1% |
Businesses in 55057
602 business establishments with 13,039 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 84
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 80
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 72
- Accommodation and Food Services: 59
- Retail Trade: 58
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 58
- Finance and Insurance: 36
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 31
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 55019 — Dundas city, MN (5.5 mi)
- 55065 — Randolph city, MN (9.3 mi)
- 55053 — Nerstrand city, MN (10.2 mi)
- 55018 — Dennison city, MN (10.4 mi)
- 55088 (10.7 mi)
- 55054 — Elko New Market city, MN (10.9 mi)
- 55024 — Farmington city, MN (11 mi)
- 55046 — Lonsdale city, MN (11.6 mi)
Areas that include 55057
- Northfield, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Dakota County ZIP codes — 21 ZIP codes
- Rice County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 10: highest median household income in Rice County
- No. 3 of 10: highest median home value in Rice County
- No. 5 of 10: highest share of households with children in Rice County
- No. 1 of 10: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Rice County
- No. 1 of 10: lowest median age in Rice County
Mail every home in 55057
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 55057, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 55057 in?
- 55057 is a Northfield, MN mailing address. By land area, 7% lies inside Northfield; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 55057 in?
- 55057 is mostly in Rice County (54% of its land), with smaller parts in Dakota County.
- What is the population of 55057?
- About 25,650 people (±356), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 25,519.
- What is the median household income in 55057?
- $92,622 (±$9,918), 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 55057?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 55057 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 55057?
- The closest, measured center to center: 55019 (5.5 mi, Dundas), 55065 (9.3 mi, Randolph), 55053 (10.2 mi, Nerstrand), 55018 (10.4 mi, Dennison), 55088 (10.7 mi) and 55054 (10.9 mi, Elko New Market).
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