55971 ZIP Code, Rushford, MN
55971 is a ZIP code in Rushford, Minnesota — mostly in Fillmore County (44% of its land), with smaller parts in Winona and Houston counties. It covers 84 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 55962, 55943 and 55952. 3,018 people live here in 1,226 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (80%). Median household income is $88,750, close to the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Rushford, MN
- County: Fillmore County
- Land area: 84 sq mi
- Population: 3,018
- Median household income: $88,750
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,018 |
| Households | 1,226 |
| Median household income | $88,750 |
| Income per person | $37,534 |
| Median age | 43 |
| Homeowners | 79.6% |
| Median home value | $231,700 |
| Median rent | $883 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% |
| Broadband internet | 89.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.3% |
| $10–15K | 5.1% |
| $15–25K | 5.1% |
| $25–35K | 5.2% |
| $35–50K | 9.0% |
| $50–75K | 13.7% |
| $75–100K | 13.5% |
| $100–150K | 29.9% |
| $150–200K | 12.6% |
| $200K+ | 2.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.3% |
| 10–19 | 10.9% |
| 20–24 | 3.8% |
| 25–34 | 11.4% |
| 35–44 | 10.9% |
| 45–54 | 12.1% |
| 55–64 | 13.6% |
| 65–74 | 13.7% |
| 75+ | 9.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 44.3% |
| Owned outright | 28.4% |
| Rented | 18.6% |
| Vacant | 8.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.3% |
| Townhome | 4.8% |
| 2–4 units | 3.6% |
| 5–19 units | 7.0% |
| 20+ units | 1.0% |
| Mobile / other | 3.3% |
Businesses in 55971
72 business establishments with 833 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 12
- Retail Trade: 11
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 9
- Accommodation and Food Services: 9
- Construction: 6
- Finance and Insurance: 6
- Manufacturing: 5
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 55962 — Rushford Village city, MN (5.9 mi)
- 55943 — Houston city, MN (9.1 mi)
- 55952 — Lewiston city, MN (9.6 mi)
- 55949 — Lanesboro city, MN (11.8 mi)
- 55979 — Utica city, MN (12 mi)
- 55987 — Winona city, MN (13.7 mi)
- 55925 — Dakota city, MN (16.2 mi)
- 55974 — Spring Grove city, MN (17.6 mi)
Areas that include 55971
- Rushford, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Rushford Village, MN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Fillmore County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Houston County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Winona County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 10: highest median household income in Fillmore County
- No. 5 of 10: highest median home value in Fillmore County
- No. 5 of 10: lowest median age in Fillmore County
- No. 3 of 9: fastest population growth in Fillmore County
Mail every home in 55971
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 55971, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 55971 in?
- 55971 is a Rushford, MN mailing address. By land area, 27% lies inside Rushford Village and 2% lies inside Rushford; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 55971 in?
- 55971 is mostly in Fillmore County (44% of its land), with smaller parts in Winona and Houston counties.
- What is the population of 55971?
- About 3,018 people (±206), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,112.
- What is the median household income in 55971?
- $88,750 (±$10,811), 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 55971?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 55971 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 55971?
- The closest, measured center to center: 55962 (5.9 mi, Rushford Village), 55943 (9.1 mi, Houston), 55952 (9.6 mi, Lewiston), 55949 (11.8 mi, Lanesboro), 55979 (12 mi, Utica) and 55987 (13.7 mi, Winona).
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