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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 55912 has 29,718 residents and 11,655 households (average 2.50 persons per household). The median age is 37.3 years, slightly younger than the state (38.4) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.3% male and 50.7% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (70.9%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.1%, which is much higher than the state average (6.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	29,718Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	29,632Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	31,077Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	158.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$70,177Source: Census ACS

Households:	11,655Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$170,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.50Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.09Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	28,599	28,617	28,806	28,875	28,775	28,754	28,911	28,804	28,970	28,658	29,393	29,316	29,438	29,632
Decennial Census	28,483	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	29,718	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 37.3

Male Median Age: 36.4

Female Median Age: 38.4

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	1,014	1,038	1,133	1,074	842	912	1,022	1,012	871	795	805	895	864	771	621	418	270	301
Female	1,017	1,060	1,135	1,012	788	889	959	942	852	794	824	899	867	775	721	500	409	617
Total	2,031	2,098	2,268	2,086	1,630	1,801	1,981	1,954	1,723	1,589	1,629	1,794	1,731	1,546	1,342	918	679	918

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	21,065	65.12%
Black:	1,604	4.96%
Hispanic:*	4,798	14.83%
Asian:	2,033	6.28%
American Indian:	162	0.50%
Hawaiian:	255	0.79%
Other:	2,432	7.52%
Total:	32,349	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	14,658	49.32%	36.4 years
Females:	15,060	50.68%	38.4 years
Total:	29,718	100%	37.3 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	24,483	82.62%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	473	1.60%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	2,094	7.07%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,582	15.78%
Total Population:	29,632	100%
Total Native Population:	24,956	84.22%
Total Foreign-born Population:	4,676	15.78%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $70,177, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $27,809 (65.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,903. Family households earn a median of $86,949 versus $44,073 for nonfamily households (a difference of $42,876). By gender, male median income is $53,098 and female is $50,913, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $2,185 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 63.1%, which is about the same as the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (30.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$42,368	$42,675	$42,253	$42,141	$45,455	$48,250	$49,485	$48,995	$50,274	$50,998	$57,044	$63,467	$68,205	$70,177
Median Family Income	$56,450	$56,957	$58,010	$61,383	$62,118	$65,371	$66,988	$66,903	$66,628	$67,038	$73,050	$82,602	$84,842	$86,949
Median NonFamily Income	$27,815	$24,643	$26,358	$24,752	$23,920	$25,250	$25,489	$24,952	$28,470	$29,536	$33,485	$41,069	$42,941	$44,073
Median Male Income	$41,090	$42,242	$42,318	$44,080	$44,612	$42,412	$43,129	$43,549	$43,389	$42,661	$46,095	$50,016	$51,788	$53,098
Median Female Income	$32,102	$31,739	$32,715	$33,327	$32,756	$33,713	$35,790	$36,568	$37,664	$39,268	$42,574	$46,753	$49,372	$50,913

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	13,735	60.23%
Unemployed:	633	2.78%
Not In Labor Force:	8,435	36.99%
Total:	22,803	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	4,218	30.71%
Service:	2,223	16.18%
Sales and Office:	2,001	14.57%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,322	9.63%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	3,971	28.91%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	13,735	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $170,200, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $68,300 (67.03%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $52,400. The median gross rent is $951, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $297 (45.41%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $217. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.98% (61.85% with a mortgage, 38.15% free-and-clear) and renters 26.02% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.67%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$101,900	$99,500	$99,800	$102,000	$105,600	$107,500	$109,200	$113,700	$117,800	$124,200	$127,500	$146,400	$161,800	$170,200

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	150	5.04%
$500 to $999:	1,407	47.31%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,093	36.75%
$1,500 to $1,999:	112	3.77%
$2,000 to $2,499:	13	0.44%
$2,500 to $2,999:	2	0.07%
$3,000 or more:	88	2.96%
No Rent:	109	3.67%
Total:	2,974	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$654	$680	$705	$723	$708	$705	$717	$726	$734	$812	$831	$873	$864	$951

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	5,231	45.76%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	3,226	28.22%
Renter Occupied:	2,974	26.02%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	11,431	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	11,431	92.33%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	949	7.67%
Total Housing Units:	12,380	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	9,921	80.14%
Multi-Family Units:	2,252	18.19%
Other Units:	207	1.67%
Total Housing Units:	12,380	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 24.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 86.00%, which is falls below the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 8.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 5.80 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (46.57%). College enrollment is 16.96%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,608	8.32%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,100	5.69%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	6,036	31.22%
Some college, no degree:	3,692	19.10%
Associate's degree:	2,241	11.59%
Bachelor's degree:	2,840	14.69%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,814	9.38%
Total:	19,331	100%
High school or higher:	16,623	85.99%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	4,654	24.08%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	20,158	58.31%
Public Insurance:	12,001	34.71%
No Insurance:	2,412	6.98%
Total:	34,571	100%
Has Health Insurance:	32,159	93.02%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	14.9%	14.4%	14.8%	12.4%	10.3%	9.5%	8.7%	8.0%	9.1%	9.8%	9.4%	9.0%	9.1%	8.1%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	463	6.09%
Kindergarten:	523	6.88%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	3,540	46.57%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,787	23.51%
College or graduate school:	1,289	16.96%
Total:	7,602	100%
Early Childhood:	986	12.97%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	5,850	76.95%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Austin, Minnesota
City Alias:	Mapleview, Nicolville
Names to Avoid:	Andyville
Counties:	Mower County[Primary] Aitkin County Freeborn County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	7:39:28 AM
Population:	29,718 [See All]
Area Codes:	507 / 924
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	43.7177, -92.9064
Land Area:	187.963 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/55912/zip-code-55912.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	12,431Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	686Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	13,381Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	10,386Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,795Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	573Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$152,593,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$651,136,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	12,285Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Austin, MNSource: Census
CBSA Number:	12380Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	39,163Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	187.963 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.373 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	11973.99 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	2702908Source: Census
Place Name:	Austin city; MinnesotaSource: Census

ZIP Code 55912 in Austin, MN

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 55912

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 55912

Sources & References