Rice County, MN ZIP Codes
13 ZIP codes cover all or part of Rice County, Minnesota. The Census Bureau counts 67,917 residents in the county, with a median household income of $83,181 and a median home value of $320,200. Median household income ranges from $68,820 in 55021 to $132,917 in 55088. Its largest communities include Faribault, Northfield, Lonsdale, Dundas and Morristown.
Rice County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 67,917 |
| Households | 23,493 |
| Median household income | $83,181 |
| Median home value | $320,200 |
| Median age | 37.1 |
| Median rent | $1,083 |
All 13 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 95,499 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 34,084 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $68,820 (55021) to $132,917 (55088) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $88,305 |
| Homeowners | 78.7% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.7% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 20 routes, 6,797 homes (6 of 13 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Rice County: 55088 ($132,917)
- Most residents: 55021 (30,908 people)
- Highest homeownership: 55088 (99.2% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 55046 (42.2% of households)
- Most new movers: 55057 (19.5% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 55057 (32.2 years)
- Highest median home value: 55088 ($510,300)
Every ZIP code in Rice County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55021 | Faribault | 30,908 | 11,424 | $68,820 | $280,200 | 71.8% | 27.2% | 9.8% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 55057 | Northfield | 25,650 | 8,113 | $92,622 | $363,600 | 74.3% | 28.6% | 19.5% | — | — | 54% of its land |
| 56071 | New Prague | 13,157 | 4,743 | $115,690 | $397,800 | 83.6% | 39.0% | 10.8% | — | — | 12% of its land |
| 55046 | Lonsdale | 6,145 | 2,126 | $95,912 | $359,000 | 91.3% | 42.2% | 3.4% | 5 | 2,353 | 100% of its land |
| 56069 | Montgomery | 4,991 | 2,005 | $87,118 | $269,700 | 80.9% | 29.3% | 9.5% | — | — | 35% of its land |
| 55946 | Kenyon | 3,395 | 1,313 | $85,781 | $261,300 | 88.7% | 24.2% | 7.0% | 5 | 1,468 | 16% of its land |
| 56096 | Waterville | 2,953 | 1,282 | $87,679 | $278,000 | 81.9% | 27.2% | 8.5% | 5 | 1,419 | 11% of its land |
| 55019 | Dundas | 2,305 | 814 | $117,381 | $350,700 | 96.8% | 32.7% | 7.7% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 55052 | Morristown | 2,114 | 840 | $82,760 | $279,200 | 81.7% | 23.3% | 7.1% | 2 | 742 | 84% of its land |
| 55088 | Webster | 1,812 | 650 | $132,917 | $510,300 | 99.2% | 27.8% | 2.4% | 2 | 708 | 76% of its land |
| 55053 | Nerstrand | 995 | 341 | $101,406 | $353,900 | 94.1% | 28.4% | 8.9% | — | — | 69% of its land |
| 56052 | Kilkenny | 747 | 308 | $91,875 | $352,100 | 94.8% | 23.4% | 6.2% | 1 | 297 | 28% of its land |
| 55087 | Warsaw | 327 | 125 | $92,344 | $265,400 | 96.0% | 14.4% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Rice County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Faribault — 24,631 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Northfield — 20,742 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Lonsdale — 4,896 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Dundas — 1,916 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Morristown — 1,265 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Warsaw — 560 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Nerstrand — 215 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Rice County — 10 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Rice County — 10 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Rice County — 10 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Rice County — 10 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Rice County — 10 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Rice County — 10 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Rice County — 10 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Rice County — 10 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Rice County, MN?
- 55021, 55057, 56071, 55046, 56069, 55946, 56096, 55019, 55052, 55088, 55053, 56052 and 55087. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Rice County?
- 67,917 residents in 23,493 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Rice County?
- $83,181 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $68,820 (55021) to $132,917 (55088).
- Which Rice County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 55088, at $132,917, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Rice County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Rice County?
- For the 6 of 13 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 20 carrier routes reaching 6,797 residential and 189 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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