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Adams, MN
City in Mower County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55909.
Population
745
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
743
ZIP codes
1
Adams and its ZIP codes
Adams at a glance
- Adams is about 10 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $93,594 a year, 5% more than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,700 (48% below Minnesota) and median rent is $823 a month.
Local data for Adams, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Adams, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,594
Poverty rate
6.1%
Median home value
$170,700
Median rent
$823/mo
Homeownership
87.7%
Bachelor's or higher
41.9%
Median age
48.7
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (317), Norwegian Americans (186), Irish Americans (141).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mower County. PPP loans are for Adams.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,525
16,974 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,577
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$249M
FY 2026, $6,226 per person
PPP loans
$4.2M
200 loans, 507 jobs reported
How people get to work
Adams, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.8%
- Carpooled0.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Adams, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
631
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
75
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 5°F
37.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Adams, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
ZIP codes in Adams
1 in or overlapping Adams. Population shown
Cities near Adams
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TaopiCity | 4 mi | 0.4 |
| Rose CreekCity | 6.2 mi | 0.5 |
| ElktonCity | 6.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Meyer, IACensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Stacyville, IACity | 9.1 mi | 0.5 |
| DexterCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| McIntire, IACity | 11 mi | 1 |
| Le RoyCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| LyleCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Toeterville, IACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Grand MeadowCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Little Cedar, IACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Mona, IACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| BrownsdaleCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| AustinCity | 15 mi | 13.5 |
| OstranderCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Adams, MN in?
- Adams is in Mower County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Adams, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Adams include 55909.
- What is the population of Adams, MN?
- About 745 people live in Adams, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Adams?
- Nearby places include Taopi (4 mi), Rose Creek (6.2 mi), Elkton (6.3 mi), Meyer, IA (6.9 mi), Stacyville, IA (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023