City

Rush City, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Chisago County  ·  Minnesota

👥5,936Population
💰$75,139Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$279,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓26.1%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.3% Female 40.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.2%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 7.6%Asian: 1.6%Other: 2.3%Race
White86.2%
Hispanic0.9%
Black7.6%
Asian1.6%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
31%
45–64
31%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads26.1% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma28 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,600 (37.5%)
Some College988 (23.2%)
Associates536 (12.6%)
Bachelors571 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree543 (12.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 23.2%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 12.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College23.2%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate12.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.9%Renter: 22.1%Tenure
Owner77.9%
Renter22.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,139 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$279,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$893/mo
Total Housing Units2,266
Vacant Units209

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
59%
About Rush City, MN

Rush City is a city in Minnesota, located in Chisago County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,936 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Rush City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,139 is near the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Rush City is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $279,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $893 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rush City is moderately educated. 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rush City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55069 5,936 $75,139 $279,800 $893 3.8% 26.1% 77.9%