Austin, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55912
Mower County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,483
- 59/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,177
- Median income Near-median income area
- $170,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Austin pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 59
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55912 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 55912 (Austin, MN) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 186.7 in 2023 to 195.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55912 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Mower County, Minnesota, with 28,483 residents across 486.9 square miles, a density of 59 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55912 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,177 (15% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,148. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $170,200 (33% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $951; owner occupancy is 74.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mower County, so 55912 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 55912
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55912.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
101 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
95 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
83 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
60 establishments
- Construction
Construction
45 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 55912, Austin, 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
28,483
Population
486.9
Area (sq mi)
59
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55912?
37.4
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
15.8%
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?
$70,177
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$33,148
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
18.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55912 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Austin, 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)
$70,177 30th percentile higher than 30% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,380housing units
12,380
Total Housing Units
11,431
Occupied Units
949
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$170,200
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$951
Median Rent
1957
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
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
196
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+96%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55912 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 139 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 156 |
| 2022 | +15.1% | 180 |
| 2023 | +3.7% | 187 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 196 |
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 573 business establishments in ZIP 55912, employing approximately 12,285 people with a combined annual payroll of $651,136,000.
573
Businesses
12,285
Employees
$651.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 101 | 17.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 95 | 16.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 83 | 14.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 60 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 45 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 37 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 32 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 2.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 1.9% |
| Information | 11 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.9% |
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 55912 vs 55950 →
ZIP 55912 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55912
Austin (55912)
28,483 residents
- 55918 982
Brownsdale (55918)
982 residents
- 55982 436
Waltham (55982)
436 residents
- 55950 169
Lansing (55950)
169 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55912 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55912 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55982
Waltham (55982)
$102,344 median income
- 55918
Brownsdale (55918)
$78,523 median income
- 55912
Austin (55912)
$70,177 median income
- 55950
Lansing (55950)
$61,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55912 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55912, 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 (28,483 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 55912 in?
ZIP code 55912 (Austin) is located in Mower County, Minnesota. Mower County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mower-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55912?
ZIP code 55912 in Austin, MN has a population of 28,483 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55912?
The median household income in ZIP 55912 is $70,177, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55912?
The median home value in ZIP 55912 is $170,200, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55912?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55912 is White at 68.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55912?
ZIP code 55912 has 573 business establishments employing approximately 12,285 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55912?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55912 are: Retail trade (101), Health care and social assistance (95), Other services (except public administration) (83). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55912?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55912 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. 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 55912?
In ZIP code 55912, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% 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 55912?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55912 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 55912?
In ZIP code 55912, approximately 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55912?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55912 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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