55917 ZIP Code, Blooming Prairie, MN
55917 is a ZIP code in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota — mostly in Steele County (44% of its land), with smaller parts in Dodge, Freeborn and Mower counties. It covers 134 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 55982, 56026 and 55924. 3,410 people live here in 1,384 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (89%). Median household income is $75,208, below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Blooming Prairie, MN
- County: Steele County
- Land area: 134 sq mi
- Population: 3,410
- Median household income: $75,208
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,410 |
| Households | 1,384 |
| Median household income | $75,208 |
| Income per person | $41,339 |
| Median age | 44.3 |
| Homeowners | 89.2% |
| Median home value | $207,000 |
| Median rent | $907 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% |
| Broadband internet | 80.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.7% |
| $10–15K | 4.8% |
| $15–25K | 7.1% |
| $25–35K | 3.9% |
| $35–50K | 10.6% |
| $50–75K | 21.7% |
| $75–100K | 11.9% |
| $100–150K | 18.4% |
| $150–200K | 10.5% |
| $200K+ | 9.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.2% |
| 10–19 | 13.3% |
| 20–24 | 3.7% |
| 25–34 | 10.9% |
| 35–44 | 10.3% |
| 45–54 | 9.7% |
| 55–64 | 13.7% |
| 65–74 | 12.8% |
| 75+ | 12.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 48.0% |
| Owned outright | 37.4% |
| Rented | 10.1% |
| Vacant | 4.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 89.7% |
| Townhome | 2.3% |
| 2–4 units | 1.4% |
| 5–19 units | 4.1% |
| 20+ units | 1.4% |
| Mobile / other | 1.0% |
Businesses in 55917
107 business establishments with 818 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 19
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 18
- Retail Trade: 10
- Wholesale Trade: 9
- Finance and Insurance: 8
- Manufacturing: 7
- Transportation and Warehousing: 6
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 6
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 55982 — Waltham city, MN (10.6 mi)
- 56026 — Ellendale city, MN (10.7 mi)
- 55924 — Claremont city, MN (10.8 mi)
- 56035 — Geneva city, MN (10.8 mi)
- 56045 — Hollandale city, MN (10.9 mi)
- 55950 — Lansing CDP, MN (11.2 mi)
- 56046 (11.2 mi)
- 55940 — Hayfield city, MN (13.3 mi)
Areas that include 55917
- Blooming Prairie, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Dodge County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Freeborn County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Mower County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Steele County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 6: highest median home value in Steele County
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Steele County
- No. 4 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Steele County
- No. 5 of 6: lowest median age in Steele County
- No. 2 of 6: highest median age in Steele County
- No. 5 of 6: fastest population growth in Steele County
Mail every home in 55917
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 55917, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 55917 in?
- 55917 is a Blooming Prairie, MN mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Blooming Prairie; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 55917 in?
- 55917 is mostly in Steele County (44% of its land), with smaller parts in Dodge, Freeborn and Mower counties.
- What is the population of 55917?
- About 3,410 people (±266), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,609.
- What is the median household income in 55917?
- $75,208 (±$9,122), 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 55917?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 55917 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 55917?
- The closest, measured center to center: 55982 (10.6 mi, Waltham), 56026 (10.7 mi, Ellendale), 55924 (10.8 mi, Claremont), 56035 (10.8 mi, Geneva), 56045 (10.9 mi, Hollandale) and 55950 (11.2 mi, Lansing).
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