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ZIP Code 55912
Austin, MN, Mower County
Population
29,632
Land area
188sq mi
People per sq mi
158
City
Austin
ZIP 55912 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 55912 at a glance
- ZIP 55912 (Austin) is about 2.2 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,177, 21% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,200 (48% below Minnesota) and median rent is $951 a month.
Local data for ZIP 55912
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 55912, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,177
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$170,200
Prices +8.3% in a year
Median rent
$951/mo
Homeownership
74.0%
Bachelor's or higher
24.1%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
18.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
573
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
12,285
$651M annual payroll
PPP loans
$42.58M
706 loans
Campaign donations
$63.08K
55% D, 13% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 55912, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
631
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
75
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 5°F
36.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 55912, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities in ZIP 55912
ZIP codes near 55912
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 55950Lansing | 5 mi | 0.3 |
| 55918Brownsdale | 7.5 mi | 28.1 |
| 55970Rose Creek | 8.7 mi | 61 |
| 55953Lyle | 9.5 mi | 35.4 |
| 55982Waltham | 10 mi | 27.8 |
| 56043Hayward | 13 mi | 20.8 |
| 55973Sargeant | 13 mi | 29.8 |
| 56036Myrtle | 14 mi | 117 |
| 56045Hollandale | 14 mi | 29.2 |
| 55909Adams | 14 mi | 52.6 |
| 55933Elkton | 14 mi | 21.1 |
| 55926Dexter | 14 mi | 61.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 55912?
- ZIP code 55912 is in Austin, MN (Mower County).
- What county is ZIP code 55912 in?
- ZIP code 55912 is mostly in Mower County, Minnesota.
- How many people live in ZIP code 55912?
- About 29,632 people live in the 55912 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.