| ZIP Code | 55977 |
|---|---|
| City | Taopi |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Mower County |
| Area Code | 507/924 |
| Elevation | 1,333 ft |
| Latitude | 43.553707 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -92.647928 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27099 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.1 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 3.4% ▼ 66% below avg |
| College Grads | 39.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 55 (43.7%) |
| Some College | 7 (5.6%) |
| Associates | 14 (11.1%) |
| Bachelors | 25 (19.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 25 (19.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,250 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $234,100 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 89% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $975/mo |
| Total Units | 90 |
| Vacant Units | 13 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 90 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 13 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
ZIP code 55977 is located in Taopi, Minnesota, within Mower County. With a population of 207, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.1 years. Economically, 55977 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,250 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 55977 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $234,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $975 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 89% since 2019.
The population of 55977 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.4%. Household income has grown by 7% since 2019.
About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 55977 in Taopi, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 207 residents, a median household income of $61,250, and a median home value of $234,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.