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Faribault County, MN
11 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Faribault County, Minnesota.
Population
13,914
Land area
712sq mi
People per sq mi
20
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Faribault County
Faribault County at a glance
- Faribault County is 73% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,815, 25% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,300 (59% below Minnesota) and median rent is $799 a month.
- Its largest cities are Blue Earth (3,165), Wells (2,296) and Winnebago (1,280).
Local data for Faribault County, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Faribault County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,815
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$135,300
Prices +9.7% in a year
Median rent
$799/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,853), Norwegian Americans (2,734), Irish Americans (1,014).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,484
4,468 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,682
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$126M
FY 2026, $9,069 per person
PPP loans
$37M
1,456 loans, 4,015 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$51.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Faribault County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked5.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Faribault County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
423
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
34.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Faribault County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Faribault County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Faribault County, MN?
- Blue Earth is the largest city or town in Faribault County, with about 3,165 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Faribault County?
- Faribault County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 56013, 56014, 56023, 56025, 56027.
- What is the population of Faribault County, MN?
- About 13,914 people live in Faribault County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Faribault County?
- Faribault County borders Blue Earth County, Freeborn County, Martin County, Waseca County, Kossuth County, IA, Winnebago County, IA.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023