| ZIP Code | 55912 |
|---|---|
| City | Austin |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Mower County |
| Area Code | 507/924 |
| Elevation | 1,257 ft |
| Latitude | 43.682607 |
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| Longitude | -92.98845 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27099 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.4 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 13.7% ▲ 37% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 15% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 930 (5.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,337 (29.9%) |
| Some College | 2,507 (14%) |
| Associates | 2,382 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 2,396 (13.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,306 (24.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,205 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $161,800 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $864/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,443 |
| Vacant Units | 1,070 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,443 |
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| Vacant | 1,070 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 55912 is located in Austin, Minnesota, within Mower County. With a population of 29,438, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.4 years. Economically, 55912 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,205 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 55912 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $161,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $864 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 55912 is majority White (67.03%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.7%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 55912 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 55912 in Austin, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 29,438 residents, a median household income of $68,205, and a median home value of $161,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.