55965 ZIP Code, Preston, MN
55965 is a ZIP code in Preston, Minnesota in Fillmore County. It covers 108 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 55939, 55935 and 55990. 2,300 people live here in 992 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (78%). Median household income is $65,577, below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Preston, MN
- County: Fillmore County
- Land area: 108 sq mi
- Population: 2,300
- Median household income: $65,577
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,300 |
| Households | 992 |
| Median household income | $65,577 |
| Income per person | $38,286 |
| Median age | 44.1 |
| Homeowners | 78.2% |
| Median home value | $206,700 |
| Median rent | $756 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% |
| Broadband internet | 88.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.7% |
| $10–15K | 1.0% |
| $15–25K | 6.9% |
| $25–35K | 9.8% |
| $35–50K | 15.6% |
| $50–75K | 16.7% |
| $75–100K | 14.2% |
| $100–150K | 17.0% |
| $150–200K | 5.9% |
| $200K+ | 8.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.4% |
| 10–19 | 11.8% |
| 20–24 | 6.6% |
| 25–34 | 9.9% |
| 35–44 | 10.1% |
| 45–54 | 12.5% |
| 55–64 | 14.0% |
| 65–74 | 13.1% |
| 75+ | 9.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 39.7% |
| Owned outright | 32.4% |
| Rented | 19.8% |
| Vacant | 8.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 78.0% |
| Townhome | 1.8% |
| 2–4 units | 2.7% |
| 5–19 units | 10.4% |
| 20+ units | 2.2% |
| Mobile / other | 5.0% |
Businesses in 55965
93 business establishments with 724 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 13
- Retail Trade: 12
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 12
- Manufacturing: 11
- Accommodation and Food Services: 10
- Construction: 8
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 7
- Finance and Insurance: 6
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 55939 — Harmony city, MN (5.8 mi)
- 55935 — Fountain city, MN (8.6 mi)
- 55990 — Wykoff city, MN (9.8 mi)
- 55949 — Lanesboro city, MN (11.3 mi)
- 55922 — Canton city, MN (12.4 mi)
- 55975 — Spring Valley city, MN (12.4 mi)
- 55923 — Chatfield city, MN (15.9 mi)
- 52155 — Lime Springs city, IA (16.8 mi)
Areas that include 55965
- Preston, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Fillmore County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 10: highest share of households with children in Fillmore County
- No. 3 of 10: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Fillmore County
- No. 4 of 10: highest median age in Fillmore County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 55965, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 55965 in?
- 55965 is a Preston, MN mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Preston; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 55965 in?
- 55965 is in Fillmore County.
- What is the population of 55965?
- About 2,300 people (±207), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,345.
- What is the median household income in 55965?
- $65,577 (±$8,610), 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 55965?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 55965 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 55965?
- The closest, measured center to center: 55939 (5.8 mi, Harmony), 55935 (8.6 mi, Fountain), 55990 (9.8 mi, Wykoff), 55949 (11.3 mi, Lanesboro), 55922 (12.4 mi, Canton) and 55975 (12.4 mi, Spring Valley).
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