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Rochester, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55901

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

51,917
671/sq mi
$94,607
Median income
$317,000
Median home value
51.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rochester pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
671
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55901 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55901 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 77.4 square miles in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota. The area is home to 51,917 residents, producing a population density of 671 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 55901 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55901 sits at $94,607 (15% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $48,948. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $317,000 (24% above the state average) with median rent at $1,403 per month, and 64.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55901 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 51.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Olmsted County, so you can benchmark 55901 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 55901

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55901.

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 55901, Rochester, 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

51,917

Population

77.4

Area (sq mi)

671

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55901?

34.7

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

14.0%

Foreign-Born

White 72.4%
African American 11.3%
Asian 8.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$94,607

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$48,948

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

18.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55901 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,607 Top 23% higher than 77% 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 68.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.1%

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

What does housing look like?

25,010

Total Housing Units

23,650

Occupied Units

1,360

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.3%
Renter 35.7%

$317,000

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$1,403

Median Rent

1990

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

+3.6%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55901 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 165
2021 +11.1% 183
2022 +12.2% 205
2023 +3.3% 212
2024 +3.6% 220

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 1,376 business establishments in ZIP 55901, employing approximately 71,202 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,417,490,000.

1,376

Businesses

71,202

Employees

$6.4B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 258 18.8%
Retail trade 175 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 129 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 118 8.6%
Construction 112 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 112 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 112 8.1%
Finance and insurance 103 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 55 4.0%
Wholesale trade 49 3.6%
Educational services 33 2.4%
Manufacturing 30 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 30 2.2%
Information 25 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.6%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 55901 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 55901 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 55901 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 55901 ranks #4 of 6 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
55905 Rochester, MN 0 1.3 mi
55960 Oronoco, MN 3,134 5.1 mi
55902 Rochester, MN 21,968 7.1 mi
55906 Rochester, MN 17,598 5.7 mi
55920 Byron, MN 7,026 6.9 mi
55904 Rochester, MN 26,332 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Olmsted County

55904 standard
Rochester, MN
Pop: 26,332
55902 standard
Rochester, MN
Pop: 21,968
55906 standard
Rochester, MN
Pop: 17,598
55976 standard
Stewartville, MN
Pop: 7,582
55920 standard
Byron, MN
Pop: 7,026
55934 standard
Eyota, MN
Pop: 3,338

Related Areas

Olmsted County Rochester, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55901 in? ▼
ZIP code 55901 (Rochester) is located in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Olmsted County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/olmsted-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55901? ▼
ZIP code 55901 in Rochester, MN has a population of 51,917 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55901? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55901 is $94,607, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55901? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55901 is $317,000, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55901? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55901 is White at 72.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55901? ▼
ZIP code 55901 has 1,376 business establishments employing approximately 71,202 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55901? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55901 are: Health care and social assistance (258), Retail trade (175), Other services (except public administration) (129). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55901? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55901 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 55901? ▼
In ZIP code 55901, 68.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.1% 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 55901? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55901 is 18.6 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 55901? ▼
In ZIP code 55901, approximately 64.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55901? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55901 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Rochester, MN

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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