ZIP Code 55970 Demographics

Mower County, Minnesota  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 55970 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,090

↓ 97.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$85,682

↑ +27.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$174,700

↑ +10.6% vs county

Median Age

40.9 yrs

↓ +4.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.5%

↑ 83.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 55970 compares to Mower County and Minnesota overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 55970 $86k Mower $67k Minnesota $84k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 55970 $175k Mower $158k Minnesota $287k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

18.7%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

91.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$771

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 55970 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$174,700
Down Payment (20%)$34,940
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,109P&I: $883 | Tax: $175 | Ins: $51
Rent (Local Median)
$771
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $338/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 55970, sorted by distance.

55912 9.9 mi away mower county 55918 10.1 mi away mower county 55950 12.4 mi away mower county 55982 15.5 mi away mower county 55917 22.9 mi away steele county 56035 26.8 mi away freeborn county 56026 30.1 mi away steele county 56042 35.6 mi away freeborn county

About Mower County

Mower County is located in Minnesota and has a total population of 40,082. The county's median household income is $66,972 and median home value is $158,000. ZIP code 55970 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Mower County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.