ZIP Code 55950 in Lansing, MN

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Lansing, Minnesota
County:Mower County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:39:49 AM
Population:104 [See All]
Area Codes:507 / 924
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:43.7315, -92.9650
Land Area:0.317 sq mi
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55950 - Lansing, MN

ZIP Code 55950, Lansing

Small Town
LocationMower County, MN
Area0.2 sq mi
Population104
Households61
PO Boxes74 Regional Hub (121%)
Median Age46.0 years
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Key Facts
  • The post office maintains 74 PO Boxes serving 61 local households, with an adoption rate of 1.21 indicating service extends to nearby rural areas.
  • This is classified as a PO Box-only zone with no street delivery available within the ZIP code boundaries.
  • The population of 104 people lives in an area of just 0.21 square miles in Mower County, Minnesota.
  • Two rural carrier routes provide delivery alternatives for some addresses outside the main post office.
  • The median household income is $51,250 with a median home value of $110,600.
  • The median age is 46 years, with 61 occupied housing units out of 66 total units.

Mail Delivery System

This is a PO Box-only zone. There isn't street delivery within 55950. Residents collect their mail from the post office, where rural carrier routes provide an alternative for some addresses. The ZIP4 database lists four streets including 540th Ave and 270th St, along with two rural routes that extend delivery options beyond the central facility. The median household income is $51,250, and the median home value sits at $110,600.

Street Name Patterns

Numbered Grid

The street names follow rural Minnesota's numbered grid system, with high-number avenues and streets typical of Mower County's township layout.

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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 55950 has 104 residents and 61 households (average 1.70 persons per household). The median age is 46.0 years, significantly older than the state (38.4) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.1% male and 51.9% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.5%, much higher than the state average of 77.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (5.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:104Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:129Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:328.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$61,250Source: Census ACS
Households:61Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$162,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.70Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.20Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--14183130159176170172152125169102117113129
Decennial Census169------------------104--------
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: 46

Male Median Age: 43.7

Female Median Age: 52.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male233311617346023023
Female261430313265746100
Total494741921051011769123
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:9188.35%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*21.94%
Asian:65.83%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:43.88%
Total:103100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:5048.08%43.7 years
Females:5451.92%52.5 years
Total:104100%46.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:11085.27%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1914.73%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:014.73%
Total Population:129100%
Total Native Population:11085.27%
Total Foreign-born Population:1914.73%
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 $61,250, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $12,404 (25.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $43,750. Family households earn a median of $86,250 versus $60,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $25,500). By gender, male median income is $64,286 and female is $66,250, which is far above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $1,964 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 42.1%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (43.4%).

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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)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$48,846$42,083$46,250$48,333$47,841$37,000$38,594$27,083$17,500$17,130$39,464$42,031$51,250$61,250
Median Family Income$55,714$55,536$51,667$48,750$36,875$35,750$38,958$38,333$62,708$51,875$84,375$82,917$0$86,250
Median NonFamily Income$22,778$17,500$20,000$21,250$0$0$15,833$11,458$11,250$15,602$12,361$0$0$60,750
Median Male Income$36,875$40,833$50,455$43,750$0$34,375$47,500$40,000$60,000$66,000$59,750$62,500$65,000$64,286
Median Female Income$24,375$37,917$31,250$37,708$0$38,750$41,250$0$0$37,500$60,625$63,750$66,250$66,250
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:5342.06%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:7357.94%
Total:126100%
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)


Management, business, science, and arts:1528.30%
Service:23.77%
Sales and Office:47.55%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:916.98%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2343.40%
Total Civilian Employed Population:53100%
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 $162,500, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $64,600 (65.99%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $80,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 86.57% (18.97% with a mortgage, 81.03% free-and-clear) and renters 13.43% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy

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

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$97,900$89,300$87,500$86,100$84,300$79,200$81,300$72,700$82,000$70,000$92,500$101,600$110,600$162,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:666.67%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:333.33%
Total:9100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1116.42%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):4770.15%
Renter Occupied:913.43%
Total Occupied Housing Units:67100%

Occupied Housing Units:6781.71%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1518.29%
Total Housing Units:82100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:82100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:82100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 0.00% 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 92.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 57.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 15.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 19.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.70 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (50.00%). College enrollment is 50.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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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)


Less than 9th grade:21.64%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:75.74%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):6754.92%
Some college, no degree:2722.13%
Associate's degree:1915.57%
Bachelor's degree:00.00%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:122100%
High school or higher:11392.62%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:9755.43%
Public Insurance:7442.29%
No Insurance:42.29%
Total:175100%
Has Health Insurance:17197.71%
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)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%12.5%13.3%11.1%13.2%18.5%0.0%0.0%13.8%19.2%15.6%
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)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00.00%
High school (grades 9-12):250.00%
College or graduate school:250.00%
Total:4100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):250.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 55950 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:89Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 55950 is located in Mower County, Minnesota, within the Austin, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12380) and Minnesota's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 39,163 people, about 0.27% of whom live in ZIP Code 55950. It covers 0.317 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

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:0.317 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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:2735558Source: Census
Place Name:Lansing CDP; MinnesotaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


55951 | | 55949

Schools in ZIP Code 55950


We could not locate which school district 55950 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Sumner Elementary 805 8th Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
District: Austin Public School DistrictNearby
New Dominion Academy 1111 28th St Ne
Austin, MN 55912
District: Austin Public School DistrictNearby
Austin Community Learning Center 401 3rd Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
District: Austin Public School DistrictNearby
Clc - Pre-Kindergarten 401 3rd Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
District: Austin Public School DistrictNearby
Austin Online Academy 301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
District: Austin Public School DistrictNearby
New Dominion School 1111 28th St Ne
Austin, MN 55912
District: Private SchoolNearby
Pacelli Catholic Schools 311 4th St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
District: Private SchoolNearby
Hollandale Christian School 203 Central Ave S
Hollandale, MN 56045
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 55950


Riverland Community College 1900 8th Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912-1473
Type: Post Secondary
Mayo Clinic College Of Medicine And Science 200 1st St Sw
Rochester, MN 55905
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Minnesota-Rochester 111 South Broadway, Suite 300
Rochester, MN 55904
Type: Post Secondary
Nova Academy Of Cosmetology 5979 Bandel Road
Rochester, MN 55901
Type: Post Secondary
Rochester Community And Technical College 851 30th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904-4999
Type: Post Secondary
North Iowa Area Community College 500 College Dr
Mason City, IA 50401
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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