What city is ZIP code 55389?

ZIP code 55389 is in Watkins, MN (Meeker County).

What county is ZIP code 55389 in?

ZIP code 55389 is mostly in Meeker County, Minnesota.

How many people live in ZIP code 55389?

About 2,384 people live in the 55389 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 55389

Watkins, MN, Meeker County

Population

2,384

Land area

74.9sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Watkins

ZIP 55389 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 55389 at a glance

ZIP 55389 (Watkins) is 56% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
The median household income is $96,786, 9% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $273,700 (17% below Minnesota) and median rent is $767 a month.

Local data for ZIP 55389

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 55389, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$96,786

Poverty rate

7.0%

Median home value

$273,700

Prices +7.8% in a year

Median rent

$767/mo

Homeownership

84.8%

Bachelor's or higher

10.8%

Median age

41.2

Average commute

30.7 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

514

$26.6M annual payroll

PPP loans

$8.2M

197 loans

Campaign donations

$6,609

39% D, 25% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 55389, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

451

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

79° / 3°F

30.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 55389, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.5%

U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts

Diabetes

11.3%

U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts

Smoking

15.3%

U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.2%

U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 55389?: ZIP code 55389 is in Watkins, MN (Meeker County).
What county is ZIP code 55389 in?: ZIP code 55389 is mostly in Meeker County, Minnesota.
How many people live in ZIP code 55389?: About 2,384 people live in the 55389 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.