55901 ZIP Code, Rochester, MN
55901 is a ZIP code in Rochester, Minnesota in Olmsted County. It covers 33 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 55905, 55906 and 55960. 58,495 people live here in 23,650 households, which puts it among the most populous 1% of Minnesota ZIP codes. At about 1,768 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (64% own). Median household income is $94,607, close to the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Rochester, MN
- County: Olmsted County
- Land area: 33 sq mi
- Population: 58,495
- Median household income: $94,607
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 58,495 |
| Households | 23,650 |
| Median household income | $94,607 |
| Income per person | $48,948 |
| Median age | 34.7 |
| Homeowners | 64.3% |
| Median home value | $317,000 |
| Median rent | $1,403 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% |
| Broadband internet | 92.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 17.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.6% |
| $10–15K | 1.7% |
| $15–25K | 4.7% |
| $25–35K | 5.4% |
| $35–50K | 9.5% |
| $50–75K | 15.2% |
| $75–100K | 13.2% |
| $100–150K | 23.2% |
| $150–200K | 12.2% |
| $200K+ | 12.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.8% |
| 10–19 | 11.3% |
| 20–24 | 6.9% |
| 25–34 | 17.3% |
| 35–44 | 14.2% |
| 45–54 | 9.5% |
| 55–64 | 10.0% |
| 65–74 | 8.5% |
| 75+ | 7.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 39.9% |
| Owned outright | 21.2% |
| Rented | 33.5% |
| Vacant | 5.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 57.7% |
| Townhome | 10.5% |
| 2–4 units | 6.6% |
| 5–19 units | 6.8% |
| 20+ units | 17.7% |
| Mobile / other | 0.8% |
Businesses in 55901
1,376 business establishments with 71,202 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 258
- Retail Trade: 175
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 129
- Accommodation and Food Services: 118
- Construction: 112
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 112
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 112
- Finance and Insurance: 103
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 55905 — Rochester city, MN (2.1 mi)
- 55906 — Rochester city, MN (4.7 mi)
- 55960 — Oronoco city, MN (4.7 mi)
- 55903 — Rochester city, MN (4.8 mi)
- 55902 — Rochester city, MN (7.4 mi)
- 55920 — Byron city, MN (7.6 mi)
- 55904 — Rochester city, MN (9.8 mi)
- 55932 — Elgin city, MN (11.1 mi)
Areas that include 55901
- Rochester, MN ZIP codes — 6 ZIP codes
- Olmsted County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 14: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Olmsted County
- No. 1 of 14: lowest median age in Olmsted County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 55901, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 55901 in?
- 55901 is a Rochester, MN mailing address. By land area, 57% lies inside Rochester; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 55901 in?
- 55901 is in Olmsted County.
- What is the population of 55901?
- About 58,495 people (±1,493), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 58,046.
- What is the median household income in 55901?
- $94,607 (±$5,986), 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 55901?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 55901 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 55901?
- The closest, measured center to center: 55905 (2.1 mi, Rochester), 55906 (4.7 mi, Rochester), 55960 (4.7 mi, Oronoco), 55903 (4.8 mi, Rochester), 55902 (7.4 mi, Rochester) and 55920 (7.6 mi, Byron).
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