| ZIP Code | 55960 |
|---|---|
| City | Oronoco |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Olmsted County |
| Area Code | 507/924 |
| Elevation | 1,081 ft |
| Latitude | 44.140242 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -92.535165 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27109 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.7 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.74 |
| Below Poverty | 4.9% ▼ 51% below avg |
| College Grads | 59.2% ▲ 53% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 58% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 35 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 463 (21.1%) |
| Some College | 159 (7.2%) |
| Associates | 240 (10.9%) |
| Bachelors | 261 (11.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,040 (47.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $122,120 ▲ 60% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $440,400 ▲ 58% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,494/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,307 |
| Vacant Units | 56 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,307 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 56 |
| Owner Occupied | 93.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 6.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
ZIP code 55960 is located in Oronoco, Minnesota, within Olmsted County. With a population of 3,453, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.7 years. Economically, 55960 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $122,120 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 55960 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $440,400 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,494 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 93.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 55960 is primarily White (88.27%). Residents are well-educated — 59.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.9%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 55960 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 55960 in Oronoco, MN is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,453 residents, a median household income of $122,120, and a median home value of $440,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.