55962 ZIP Code – Peterson, Minnesota
55962 is a small ZIP code in Peterson, Minnesota, part of Fillmore County with a population of approximately 819 residents. The median household income is $65,250 — below the Minnesota average and near the national average. The median home value of $224,000 is near the national average, with 90.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $733, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 99% single-family (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 1.9%, well below the national average. An estimated 14.6% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. The median age is 45.8, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 55971, 55949, 55979.
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ZIP 55962 vs. Minnesota vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 55962 | MN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 819 | 6,531 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $65k | $77k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $224k | $223k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $733 | $954 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.8 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% | 9.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.4% | 26.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 55971 – Rushford
- 55949 – Lanesboro
- 55979 – Utica
- 55952 – Lewiston
- 55943 – Houston
- 55954 – Mabel
- 55922 – Canton
- 55935 – Fountain
- 55974 – Spring Grove
- 55965 – Preston
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55971 | RUSHFORD | 2,897 | $76,691 |
| 55949 | LANESBORO | 1,929 | $77,426 |
| 55979 | UTICA | 1,027 | $73,125 |
| 55952 | LEWISTON | 2,759 | $89,844 |
| 55943 | HOUSTON | 3,007 | $65,982 |