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ZIP Code 55332

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

1,922
7/sq mi
$62,361
Median income
$144,300
Median home value
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 295.7 square miles in Fairfax, Renville County, Minnesota. The area is home to 1,922 residents, producing a population density of 7 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 55332 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55332 sits at $62,361 (24% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $36,198. The poverty rate stands at 14.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $144,300 (44% below the state average) with median rent at $513 per month, and 82.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55332 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 55332 sits relative to Minnesota and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 55332

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55332.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 55332?

47.6

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 83.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%

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

$36,198

Per Capita Income

14.4%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55332 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,361 34th percentile higher than 34% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%

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

What does housing look like?

765

Total Housing Units

706

Occupied Units

59

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.7%
Renter 17.3%

$144,300

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$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.

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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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