55389 ZIP Code, Watkins, MN
55389 is a ZIP code in Watkins, Minnesota — mostly in Meeker County (63% of its land), with smaller parts in Stearns County. It covers 75 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 55329, 55353 and 55382. 2,384 people live here in 886 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (85%). Median household income is $96,786, close to the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Watkins, MN
- County: Meeker County
- Land area: 75 sq mi
- Population: 2,384
- Median household income: $96,786
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,384 |
| Households | 886 |
| Median household income | $96,786 |
| Income per person | $38,400 |
| Median age | 41.2 |
| Homeowners | 84.8% |
| Median home value | $273,700 |
| Median rent | $767 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 30.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% |
| Broadband internet | 89.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.2% |
| $10–15K | 2.0% |
| $15–25K | 5.3% |
| $25–35K | 4.6% |
| $35–50K | 8.8% |
| $50–75K | 12.5% |
| $75–100K | 18.1% |
| $100–150K | 22.1% |
| $150–200K | 14.2% |
| $200K+ | 8.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.1% |
| 10–19 | 17.9% |
| 20–24 | 4.1% |
| 25–34 | 9.8% |
| 35–44 | 13.1% |
| 45–54 | 16.8% |
| 55–64 | 12.4% |
| 65–74 | 8.0% |
| 75+ | 7.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 48.2% |
| Owned outright | 26.2% |
| Rented | 13.3% |
| Vacant | 12.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.4% |
| Townhome | 1.5% |
| 2–4 units | 3.2% |
| 5–19 units | 0.3% |
| 20+ units | 5.6% |
| Mobile / other | 9.0% |
Businesses in 55389
63 business establishments with 514 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 21
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 11
- Retail Trade: 7
- Transportation and Warehousing: 6
- Accommodation and Food Services: 5
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 55329 — Eden Valley city, MN (5.7 mi)
- 55353 — St. Augusta city, MN (6.1 mi)
- 55382 — Fairhaven CDP, MN (11.8 mi)
- 56320 — Rockville city, MN (11.8 mi)
- 56368 — Richmond city, MN (12.9 mi)
- 56369 — Rockville city, MN (12.9 mi)
- 56371 — Roscoe city, MN (13.3 mi)
- 56243 — Grove City city, MN (14.8 mi)
Areas that include 55389
- Watkins, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Meeker County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Stearns County ZIP codes — 31 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 11: highest median household income in Meeker County
- No. 5 of 11: highest median home value in Meeker County
- No. 4 of 11: highest share of households with children in Meeker County
- No. 5 of 11: lowest median age in Meeker County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 55389, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 55389 in?
- 55389 is a Watkins, MN mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 55389 in?
- 55389 is mostly in Meeker County (63% of its land), with smaller parts in Stearns County.
- What is the population of 55389?
- About 2,384 people (±294), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,615.
- What is the median household income in 55389?
- $96,786 (±$8,489), 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 55389?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 55389 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 55389?
- The closest, measured center to center: 55329 (5.7 mi, Eden Valley), 55353 (6.1 mi, St. Augusta), 55382 (11.8 mi, Fairhaven), 56320 (11.8 mi, Rockville), 56368 (12.9 mi, Richmond) and 56369 (12.9 mi, Rockville).
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