Fairfax, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55332
Renville County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,922
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $62,361
- Median income Near-median income area
- $144,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fairfax pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55332 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 55332 covers 295.7 square miles in Fairfax, Renville County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,922 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55332 reports a modest median household income of $62,361 (24% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,198. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 1.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $144,300 (44% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $513; owner occupancy is 82.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Minnesota and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 55332.
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 55332
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairfax, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55332.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55332, Fairfax, 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
1,922
Population
295.7
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55332?
47.6
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
6.5%
Foreign-Born
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?
$62,361
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$36,198
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55332 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Fairfax, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,361 17th percentile higher than 17% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Minnesota ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
765housing units
765
Total Housing Units
706
Occupied Units
59
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$144,300
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$513
Median Rent
1952
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 49 business establishments in ZIP 55332, employing approximately 182 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,877,000.
49
Businesses
182
Employees
$5.9M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 24.5% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 16.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 10.2% |
| Construction | 4 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 6.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55332, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,922 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 55332 in?
ZIP code 55332 (Fairfax) is located in Renville County, Minnesota. Renville County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/renville-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55332?
ZIP code 55332 in Fairfax, MN has a population of 1,922 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55332?
The median household income in ZIP 55332 is $62,361, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55332?
The median home value in ZIP 55332 is $144,300, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55332?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55332 is White at 83.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55332?
ZIP code 55332 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 182 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55332?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55332 are: Other services (except public administration) (12), Retail trade (8), Transportation and warehousing (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55332?
In ZIP code 55332, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% 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 55332?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55332 is 25.5 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 55332?
In ZIP code 55332, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55332?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55332 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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