55976 ZIP Code — Stewartville, MN
Olmsted County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55976 is located in Stewartville, Minnesota, within Olmsted County. It covers approximately 91.04 square miles and serves a population of 8,526 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.
About ZIP code 55976
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $266,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $94,107. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
8,526
population
91.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55976 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55976
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55976. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Stewartville | Acceptable |
| Stewartville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
55902 Rochester (6 mi)
55967 Racine (6.8 mi)
55904 Rochester (7.2 mi)
55905 Rochester (10.3 mi)
55920 Byron (11.2 mi)
55936 Grand Meadow (13.8 mi)
55901 Rochester (14 mi)
55934 Eyota (14.1 mi)
55940 Hayfield (14.3 mi)
55944 Kasson (14.3 mi)
55990 Wykoff (15.5 mi)
55975 Spring Valley (16.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 8,526 |
| Population density | 94 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 109 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 91.04 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.8734 |
| Longitude | -92.4943 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 507 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.4% | 29.7% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.5% | 31.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.6% | 29.1% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 5.4% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
8,526
Population
94
People per sq mi
37.1
Median age
$94,107
Median household income
$41,314
Per capita income
$266,800
Median home value
$967
Median monthly rent
81.2%
Home ownership
6.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
Unemployment
2,725
Housing units
29.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
251
Under 5
299
256
5–9
305
413
10–14
492
339
15–19
405
148
20–24
176
429
25–34
513
518
35–44
619
505
45–54
603
276
55–59
330
193
60–64
230
263
65–74
313
235
75–84
281
61
85+
73
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,369 | 27.8% |
| 18 and over | 6,157 | 72.2% |
| 65 and over | 1,226 | 14.4% |
| Median age | 37.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91%
Two or more races
4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.7%
Other race
0.7%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,056 | 91% |
| Two or more races | 353 | 4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 329 | 3.7% |
| Other race | 61 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.4% | 29.7% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.5% | 31.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.6% | 29.1% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 5.4% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
2.1%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
5.1%
$25k–$35k
7.2%
$35k–$50k
10.1%
$50k–$75k
15.2%
$75k–$100k
11.2%
$100k–$150k
25.2%
$150k–$200k
13.5%
$200k+
8.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.5% |
| $200k+ | 8.1% |
| Median income | $94,107 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.2%
$50k–$100k
5.7%
$100k–$150k
2.7%
$150k–$200k
12.3%
$200k–$300k
32.6%
$300k–$500k
22.9%
$500k–$1M
16.7%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $266,800 |
| Median rent / month | $967 |
| Owner occupied | 81.2% |
| Renter occupied | 18.8% |
| Vacant | 3.3% |
| Single-family detached | 72.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.9% |
| Mobile homes | 11.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.71 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.0% |
| 3 or more | 27.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 68.1% |
| Electricity | 11.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 16.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 2.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,829 | 56.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 285 | 8.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 347 | 10.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 761 | 23.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,247 | 38.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 819 | 25.4% |
| Average household size | 2.62 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.9% | 27.7% |
| Married | 64.0% | 52.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 11.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.6%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
29.9%
Some college, no degree
19.5%
Associate's degree
17.4%
Bachelor's degree
20.0%
Graduate / professional
8.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 135 | 5.5% |
| Kindergarten | 131 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,254 | 51.1% |
| High school | 465 | 18.9% |
| College / grad school | 470 | 19.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.0%
Retail trade
13.0%
Construction
9.7%
Professional & management
7.4%
Manufacturing
6.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Other services
5.1%
Public administration
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.1% |
| Service | 19.8% |
| Sales & office | 21.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.7% |
| Production & transportation | 12.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.0% |
| Government | 19.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.1% |
| Carpool | 10.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.3% |
| Work from home | 9.5% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.8 |
Poverty
All people
6.3%
Under 18 years
6.5%
18 and over
6.2%
Married-couple families
0.7%
Female-led households
11.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.7% |
| Retirement income | 25.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.1% |
| High blood pressure | 26.3% |
| High cholesterol | 28.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 22.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.9% |
| Binge drinking | 19.1% |
| No physical activity | 18.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.2% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 10.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.1% |
| Visited dentist | 69.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 10.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 503 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.9% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 6.8% |
| 65 and over | 22.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 84.0% |
| Public insurance | 26.4% |
| No insurance | 3.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,976 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 30 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 20 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,413 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 8,377 | 98.3% |
| Born in different state | 6,572 | 77.1% |
| Foreign born | 36 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 113 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 58 | 51.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,721 | 20.2% |
| Italian | 902 | 10.6% |
| French | 396 | 4.6% |
| English | 290 | 3.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 207 | 2.4% |
| Dutch | 162 | 1.9% |
| German | 103 | 1.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.8% |
| Internet access | 92.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55976
What city is ZIP code 55976 in?
ZIP code 55976 is primarily assigned to Stewartville, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55976 in?
ZIP code 55976 falls within Olmsted County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 55976 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 55976 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 55976?
ZIP code 55976 has an estimated population of 8,526 residents, with a density of 94 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 55976?
The median household income in ZIP code 55976 is $94,107, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55976?
The median home value in ZIP code 55976 is $266,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 55976 in?
ZIP code 55976 observes the CST timezone.