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ZIP Code 55049
Medford, MN, Steele County
Population
2,636
Land area
46.3sq mi
People per sq mi
57
City
Medford
ZIP 55049 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 55049 at a glance
- The median household income is $90,625, close to the Minnesota median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $247,800 (25% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,302 a month.
Local data for ZIP 55049
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 55049, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,625
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$247,800
Prices -4.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,302/mo
Homeownership
86.0%
Bachelor's or higher
22.0%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
19.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
67
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
550
$16.39M annual payroll
PPP loans
$3.63M
99 loans
Campaign donations
$2,082
53% D, 41% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 55049, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
373
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
66
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
35.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 55049, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities in ZIP 55049
ZIP codes near 55049
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 55060Owatonna | 9.4 mi | 203.4 |
| 55087Morristown | 9.8 mi | 1.1 |
| 55021Faribault | 10 mi | 177 |
| 55052Morristown | 12 mi | 45 |
| 55924Claremont | 13 mi | 76.7 |
| 55946Kenyon | 14 mi | 131.3 |
| 56046Ellendale | 14 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 55049?
- ZIP code 55049 is in Medford, MN (Steele County).
- What county is ZIP code 55049 in?
- ZIP code 55049 is mostly in Steele County, Minnesota.
- How many people live in ZIP code 55049?
- About 2,636 people live in the 55049 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.