Preston, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55965

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

2,376
8/sq mi
$65,577
Median income
$206,700
Median home value
26.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Preston pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55965 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55965 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 297.0 square miles in Preston, Fillmore County, Minnesota. The area is home to 2,376 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 55965 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55965 sits at $65,577 (20% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $38,286. The poverty rate stands at 12.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $206,700 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $756 per month, and 78.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55965 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fillmore County, so you can benchmark 55965 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 55965

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55965.

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 55965, Preston, 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

2,376

Population

297.0

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55965?

44.1

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$65,577

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$38,286

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55965 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,577 39th percentile higher than 39% 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 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,080

Total Housing Units

992

Occupied Units

88

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.2%
Renter 21.8%

$206,700

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$756

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 93 business establishments in ZIP 55965, employing approximately 724 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,982,000.

93

Businesses

724

Employees

$32.0M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 13 14.0%
Retail trade 12 12.9%
Health care and social assistance 12 12.9%
Manufacturing 11 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 10 10.8%
Construction 8 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 7.5%
Finance and insurance 6 6.5%
Wholesale trade 3 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.2%

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 55965 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 55965 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 55965 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 55965 ranks #4 of 4 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
55939 Harmony, MN 1,963 6.1 mi
55935 Fountain, MN 939 8.3 mi
55990 Wykoff, MN 925 9.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55965 in?
ZIP code 55965 (Preston) 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 55965?
ZIP code 55965 in Preston, MN has a population of 2,376 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55965?
The median household income in ZIP 55965 is $65,577, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55965?
The median home value in ZIP 55965 is $206,700, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55965?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55965 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55965?
ZIP code 55965 has 93 business establishments employing approximately 724 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55965?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55965 are: Other services (except public administration) (13), Retail trade (12), Health care and social assistance (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55965?
In ZIP code 55965, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.8% 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 55965?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55965 is 24.9 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 55965?
In ZIP code 55965, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55965?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55965 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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