PlainZIP

Northfield, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55057

Rice County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

24,602
76/sq mi
$92,622
Median income
$363,600
Median home value
50.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Northfield pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
76
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55057 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55057 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota, with 24,602 residents across 323.7 square miles, a density of 76 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55057 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,622 (13% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $39,360. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.7%. The typical home here is valued at $363,600 (42% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,113 monthly, and 74.3% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rice County, so you can benchmark 55057 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 55057

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Northfield, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55057.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55057, Northfield, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

24,602

Population

323.7

Area (sq mi)

76

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 55057?

32.2

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

7.8%

Foreign-Born

White 82.3%
African American 1.8%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$92,622

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$39,360

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

19.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55057 ranks nationally

Northfield, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$92,622 Top 24% higher than 76% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,604

Total Housing Units

8,113

Occupied Units

491

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.3%
Renter 25.7%

$363,600

Median Home Value

+42% vs state

$1,113

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.9%

YoY Change (2024)

205

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+105%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55057 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 153
2021 +10.4% 169
2022 +11.9% 189
2023 +4.7% 198
2024 +3.9% 205

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 602 business establishments in ZIP 55057, employing approximately 13,039 people with a combined annual payroll of $621,692,000.

602

Businesses

13,039

Employees

$621.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 84 13.9%
Health care and social assistance 80 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 72 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 59 9.8%
Retail trade 58 9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 58 9.6%
Finance and insurance 36 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 5.2%
Manufacturing 29 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 4.2%
Wholesale trade 15 2.5%
Educational services 14 2.3%
Information 13 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 10 1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 55057 vs 55019 →

ZIP 55057 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55057 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 55057 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 55057 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
55019 Dundas, MN 1,817 5.3 mi
55053 Nerstrand, MN 1,009 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rice County

55021 standard
Faribault, MN
Pop: 29,732
55046 standard
Lonsdale, MN
Pop: 5,211
55052 standard
Morristown, MN
Pop: 2,090
55019 standard
Dundas, MN
Pop: 1,817
55088 standard
Webster, MN
Pop: 1,704
55053 standard
Nerstrand, MN
Pop: 1,009

Related Areas

Rice County Northfield, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55057 in? ▼
ZIP code 55057 (Northfield) is located in Rice County, Minnesota. Rice County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rice-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55057? ▼
ZIP code 55057 in Northfield, MN has a population of 24,602 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55057? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55057 is $92,622, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55057? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55057 is $363,600, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55057? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55057 is White at 82.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55057? ▼
ZIP code 55057 has 602 business establishments employing approximately 13,039 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55057? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55057 are: Construction (84), Health care and social assistance (80), Other services (except public administration) (72). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55057? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55057 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55057? ▼
In ZIP code 55057, 70.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 55057? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55057 is 19.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55057? ▼
In ZIP code 55057, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55057? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55057 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.