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Faribault, MN
City in Rice County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55021.
Population
24,631
Land area
15.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,568
ZIP codes
1
Faribault and its ZIP codes
Faribault at a glance
- Faribault is about 22 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 44th among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $61,449, 31% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $241,500 (27% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,074 a month.
Local data for Faribault, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Faribault, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,449
Poverty rate
16.4%
Median home value
$241,500
Median rent
$1,074/mo
Homeownership
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher
17.6%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,940), Somali Americans (2,717), Mexican Americans (2,419).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rice County. PPP loans are for Faribault.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,410
26,450 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,160
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$396M
FY 2026, $5,902 per person
PPP loans
$76.39M
1,045 loans, 9,212 jobs reported
How people get to work
Faribault, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.1%
- Carpooled15.8%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Faribault, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
501
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
69
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
35.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone41 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Faribault, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.5%
U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
ZIP codes in Faribault
1 in or overlapping Faribault. Population shown
Cities near Faribault
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WarsawCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.9 |
| MedfordCity | 9.1 mi | 1.2 |
| DundasCity | 9.4 mi | 1.8 |
| MorristownCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| NerstrandCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| NorthfieldCity | 12 mi | 8.5 |
| DennisonCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| OwatonnaCity | 14 mi | 15.2 |
| KenyonCity | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| LonsdaleCity | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| KilkennyCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| WatervilleCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| MontgomeryCity | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| Elko New MarketCity | 18 mi | 3.8 |
| WasecaCity | 19 mi | 4.3 |
| RandolphCity | 20 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Faribault, MN in?
- Faribault is in Rice County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Faribault, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Faribault include 55021.
- What is the population of Faribault, MN?
- About 24,631 people live in Faribault, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Faribault?
- Nearby places include Warsaw (5.7 mi), Medford (9.1 mi), Dundas (9.4 mi), Morristown (10 mi), Nerstrand (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023