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ZIP Code 55021
Faribault, MN, Rice County
Population
30,908
Land area
177sq mi
People per sq mi
175
City
Faribault
ZIP 55021 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 55021 at a glance
- ZIP 55021 (Faribault) is about 2.4 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,820 a year, 23% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $280,200 (15% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,076 a month.
Local data for ZIP 55021
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools26
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks6
- Post Offices2
- Parks24
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants59
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities6
Housing and community stats
ZIP 55021, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,820
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$280,200
Prices +3.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,076/mo
Homeownership
71.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.0%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
20.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
733
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
11,798
$633M annual payroll
PPP loans
$76.39M
1,045 loans
Campaign donations
$105K
18% D, 29% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 55021, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 55021, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities in ZIP 55021
ZIP codes near 55021
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 55019Dundas | 6.5 mi | 20.5 |
| 55087Morristown | 8.4 mi | 1.1 |
| 55046Lonsdale | 10 mi | 44.6 |
| 55052Morristown | 10 mi | 45 |
| 55049Medford | 10 mi | 46.3 |
| 55057Dundas | 11 mi | 124.7 |
| 55053Nerstrand | 12 mi | 49.1 |
| 56052Kilkenny | 14 mi | 50.7 |
| 56069Montgomery | 14 mi | 71.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 55021?
- ZIP code 55021 is in Faribault, MN (Rice County).
- What county is ZIP code 55021 in?
- ZIP code 55021 is mostly in Rice County, Minnesota.
- How many people live in ZIP code 55021?
- About 30,908 people live in the 55021 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.