Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
| Below Poverty | 8.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.5% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 761 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 12,784 (30.3%) |
| Some College | 5,561 (13.2%) |
| Associates | 5,268 (12.5%) |
| Bachelors | 4,988 (11.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,872 (30.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,059 ▲ 13% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $307,109 ▲ 10% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,072/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 26,076 |
| Vacant Units | 1,849 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Rice County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 69,725 residents. With a median age of 37.12, it is a relatively young county.
Rice County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $86,058 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 8.0% is near the national average.
Housing in Rice County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $307,109 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,071. Homeownership rates are high at 76.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Rice County are primarily White (78.5%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 43.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Rice County, MN is a middle-income area in Minnesota. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55019 | Dundas | 2,336 | $112,273 | $316,200 | $1,214 | 9.3% | 54.8% |
| 55021 | Faribault | 30,860 | $70,296 | $267,600 | $1,044 | 4.8% | 31.7% |
| 55046 | Lonsdale | 6,030 | $91,982 | $331,100 | $1,256 | 1.6% | 37.5% |
| 55052 | Morristown | 1,894 | $78,375 | $266,700 | $1,161 | 3.9% | 35.1% |
| 55053 | Nerstrand | 995 | $107,188 | $338,100 | $1,275 | 1.5% | 44.0% |
| 55057 | Northfield | 25,458 | $97,521 | $338,800 | $1,042 | 4.5% | 58.8% |
| 55087 | Warsaw | 425 | $126,364 | $233,800 | $617 | 6.0% | 34.7% |
| 55088 | Webster | 1,727 | $128,958 | $494,400 | — | 4.1% | 43.5% |