City

Faribault, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Rice County  ·  Minnesota

👥30,860Population
💰$70,296Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$267,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓31.7%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.4%Hispanic: 12.3%Black: 12.7%Asian: 1.2%Other: 1.9%Race
White71.4%
Hispanic12.3%
Black12.7%
Asian1.2%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads31.7% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma622 (3.1%)
HS Graduate7,268 (35.8%)
Some College3,325 (16.4%)
Associates2,631 (13%)
Bachelors2,168 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree4,271 (21.1%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 35.8%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 21.1%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad35.8%
Some College16.4%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate21.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.4%Renter: 28.7%Tenure
Owner71.4%
Renter28.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,296 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$267,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,044/mo
Total Housing Units12,421
Vacant Units1,069

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Faribault, MN

Faribault is a city in Minnesota, located in Rice County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 30,860 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Faribault is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,296 is near the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Faribault is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $267,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,044 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Faribault is moderately educated. 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.44%).

Faribault, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Faribault
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55021 30,860 $70,296 $267,600 $1,044 4.8% 31.7% 71.4%