Mabel, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55954
Fillmore County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,442
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $66,250
- Median income Near-median income area
- $159,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mabel pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55954 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 55954 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mabel, Fillmore County, Minnesota, home to just 1,442 residents across 169.6 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55954 reports a modest median household income of $66,250 (19% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,316. The poverty rate is 9.9%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $159,600 (38% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $779; owner occupancy is 87.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fillmore County, so 55954 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 55954
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mabel, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55954.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
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 55954, Mabel, 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
1,442
Population
169.6
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55954?
45.1
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
0.5%
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?
$66,250
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$35,316
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
29.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55954 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Mabel, 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)
$66,250 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
641housing units
641
Total Housing Units
550
Occupied Units
91
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,600
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$779
Median Rent
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 55954, employing approximately 222 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,507,000.
33
Businesses
222
Employees
$10.5M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 21.2% |
| Construction | 5 | 15.2% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 15.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 12.1% |
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 55954 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55974
Spring Grove (55974)
2,132 residents
- 55954
Mabel (55954)
1,442 residents
- 55922
Canton (55922)
1,021 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55954 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55954 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55954
Mabel (55954)
$66,250 median income
- 55922
Canton (55922)
$63,125 median income
- 55974
Spring Grove (55974)
$59,205 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55954 ranks the highest of 3 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 55954, 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 (1,442 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 55954 in?
ZIP code 55954 (Mabel) is located in Fillmore County, Minnesota. Fillmore County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fillmore-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55954?
ZIP code 55954 in Mabel, MN has a population of 1,442 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55954?
The median household income in ZIP 55954 is $66,250, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55954?
The median home value in ZIP 55954 is $159,600, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55954?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55954 is White at 97.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55954?
ZIP code 55954 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 222 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55954?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55954 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Construction (5), Retail trade (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55954?
In ZIP code 55954, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% 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 55954?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55954 is 29.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55954?
In ZIP code 55954, approximately 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55954?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55954 is 9.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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