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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 55917 has 3,609 residents and 1,396 households (average 2.55 persons per household). The median age is 40.5 years, slightly older than the state (38.4) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.2%, much higher than the state average of 77.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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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:	3,609Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	3,410Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	2,929Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	27.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$75,208Source: Census ACS

Households:	1,396Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$207,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.55Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.84Source: 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	--	3,685	3,686	3,753	3,602	3,608	3,585	3,716	3,742	3,721	3,626	3,671	3,771	3,531	3,410
Decennial Census	3,696	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	3,609	--	--	--	--

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: 40.5

Male Median Age: 40.1

Female Median Age: 41.1

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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	111	148	147	135	68	79	99	103	96	108	109	125	134	120	80	57	34	31
Female	99	132	135	136	79	93	101	104	127	77	103	126	126	89	82	60	60	96
Total	210	280	282	271	147	172	200	207	223	185	212	251	260	209	162	117	94	127

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

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Population by Race

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White:	3,362	92.80%
Black:	10	0.28%
Hispanic:*	170	4.69%
Asian:	7	0.19%
American Indian:	7	0.19%
Hawaiian:	0	0%
Other:	67	1.85%
Total:	3,623	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:	1,784	49.43%	40.1 years
Females:	1,825	50.57%	41.1 years
Total:	3,609	100%	40.5 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	3,335	97.80%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	4	0.12%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	26	0.76%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	45	2.08%
Total Population:	3,410	100%
Total Native Population:	3,339	97.92%
Total Foreign-born Population:	71	2.08%

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 $75,208, which is generally lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $23,854 (46.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,333. Family households earn a median of $102,011 versus $42,109 for nonfamily households (a difference of $59,902). By gender, male median income is $65,924 and female is $60,417, which is far above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $5,507 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 66.1%, which is a bit higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.9%).

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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	$51,354	$55,323	$59,402	$62,500	$60,718	$65,185	$67,206	$65,750	$66,875	$66,250	$65,769	$70,536	$76,310	$75,208
Median Family Income	$64,073	$65,568	$70,417	$72,443	$70,956	$76,452	$78,889	$76,133	$77,479	$79,500	$82,022	$90,865	$98,417	$102,011
Median NonFamily Income	$23,355	$26,563	$30,238	$33,750	$40,595	$40,185	$37,143	$38,462	$32,841	$36,667	$40,433	$40,735	$45,238	$42,109
Median Male Income	$43,404	$43,918	$49,412	$47,424	$45,969	$49,250	$50,931	$48,417	$52,972	$52,692	$53,447	$57,609	$60,500	$65,924
Median Female Income	$32,300	$34,600	$36,299	$36,636	$36,111	$36,167	$36,544	$36,523	$38,893	$43,145	$47,208	$52,049	$54,107	$60,417

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:	1,735	65.08%
Unemployed:	28	1.05%
Not In Labor Force:	903	33.87%
Total:	2,666	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:	641	36.95%
Service:	277	15.97%
Sales and Office:	357	20.58%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	206	11.87%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	254	14.64%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	1,735	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 $207,000, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $68,600 (49.57%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $53,900. The median gross rent is $907, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $376 (70.81%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $183. Of occupied housing, owners make up 89.23% (55.47% with a mortgage, 44.53% free-and-clear) and renters 10.77% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.55%, 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	$138,400	$141,500	$140,700	$147,400	$138,400	$142,000	$142,500	$151,400	$153,100	$152,900	$157,300	$184,500	$193,300	$207,000

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:	39	26.17%
$500 to $999:	40	26.85%
$1,000 to $1,499:	26	17.45%
$1,500 to $1,999:	19	12.75%
$2,000 to $2,499:	5	3.36%
$2,500 to $2,999:	1	0.67%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	19	12.75%
Total:	149	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	$531	$640	$603	$605	$713	$668	$708	$715	$724	$716	$782	$820	$692	$907

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):	685	49.49%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	550	39.74%
Renter Occupied:	149	10.77%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	1,384	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	1,384	95.45%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	66	4.55%
Total Housing Units:	1,450	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:	1,334	92.00%
Multi-Family Units:	102	7.03%
Other Units:	14	0.97%
Total Housing Units:	1,450	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 27.10% 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 92.30%, which is well above the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 3.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 2.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.30 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (44.09%). College enrollment is 11.42%, 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:	66	2.77%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	117	4.92%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	728	30.59%
Some college, no degree:	441	18.53%
Associate's degree:	383	16.09%
Bachelor's degree:	512	21.51%
Graduate or professional degree:	133	5.59%
Total:	2,380	100%
High school or higher:	2,197	92.31%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	645	27.10%

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:	2,386	59.32%
Public Insurance:	1,514	37.64%
No Insurance:	122	3.03%
Total:	4,022	100%
Has Health Insurance:	3,900	96.97%

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	6.0%	6.8%	7.9%	6.9%	7.5%	8.0%	8.9%	7.1%	7.6%	5.0%	6.1%	5.4%	3.3%	3.1%

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:	53	7.04%
Kindergarten:	93	12.35%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	332	44.09%
High school (grades 9-12):	189	25.10%
College or graduate school:	86	11.42%
Total:	753	100%
Early Childhood:	146	19.39%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	614	81.54%

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

City:	Blooming Prairie, Minnesota
City Alias:	Blmng Prairie
Names to Avoid:	Bixby, Newry, Summit
Counties:	Steele County[Primary] Dodge County Freeborn County Mower County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	7:39:28 AM
Population:	3,609 [See All]
Area Codes:	507 / 924
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	43.9282, -93.0842
Land Area:	133.568 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/55917/zip-code-55917.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	1,149Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	29Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	1,784Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	1,066Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	107Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$7,441,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$31,464,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	818Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Owatonna, MNSource: Census
CBSA Number:	36940Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	36,576Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	133.568 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.582 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:	2706580Source: Census
Place Name:	Blooming Prairie city; MinnesotaSource: Census

ZIP Code 55917 in Blooming Prairie, 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 55917

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 55917

Sources & References