55909 ZIP Code — Adams, MN

Mower County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55909 is located in Adams, Minnesota, within Mower County. It covers approximately 52.61 square miles and serves a population of 1,455 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 55909

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $199,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $88,036. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 55909 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,455
population
52.61
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55909 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55909

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55909. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Adams Acceptable
Adams Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
55970 Rose Creek (5.4 mi) 50476 Stacyville (7.5 mi) 55926 Dexter (10.5 mi) 55953 Lyle (10.7 mi) 55951 Le Roy (11.6 mi) 55936 Grand Meadow (11.7 mi) 55918 Brownsdale (13 mi) 55912 Austin (13.5 mi) 50472 Saint Ansgar (14.5 mi) 50466 Riceville (16.5 mi) 52134 Chester (16.7 mi) 55961 Ostrander (16.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,455
Population density 28 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 099
Geography
Land area 52.61 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 43.5652
Longitude -92.7385
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 507
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 32.3% 45.6% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 35.0% 33.1% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 26.0% 17.8% 26.5%
Over $200k 6.7% 3.5% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,455
Population
28
People per sq mi
47.4
Median age
$88,036
Median household income
$44,368
Per capita income
$199,600
Median home value
$639
Median monthly rent
87.7%
Home ownership
4.1%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
562
Housing units
31.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
34
Under 5
34
34
5–9
34
50
10–14
52
37
15–19
38
25
20–24
25
67
25–34
68
92
35–44
94
127
45–54
129
75
55–59
76
40
60–64
41
74
65–74
76
39
75–84
40
27
85+
27
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1827518.9%
18 and over1,18081.1%
65 and over28319.5%
Median age47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3%
Other race 2.8%
Two or more races 1.7%
Asian 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,38592.3%
Hispanic or Latino453%
Other race422.8%
Two or more races261.7%
Asian20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 32.3% 45.6% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 35.0% 33.1% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 26.0% 17.8% 26.5%
Over $200k 6.7% 3.5% 8.5%
Under $10k 3.1%
$10k–$15k 2.4%
$15k–$25k 1.3%
$25k–$35k 6.5%
$35k–$50k 11.4%
$50k–$75k 16.2%
$75k–$100k 16.7%
$100k–$150k 17.8%
$150k–$200k 9.8%
$200k+ 14.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.1%
$10k–$15k2.4%
$15k–$25k1.3%
$25k–$35k6.5%
$35k–$50k11.4%
$50k–$75k16.2%
$75k–$100k16.7%
$100k–$150k17.8%
$150k–$200k9.8%
$200k+14.9%
Median income$88,036

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.3%
$50k–$100k 15.1%
$100k–$150k 18.6%
$150k–$200k 14.1%
$200k–$300k 30.4%
$300k–$500k 11.8%
$500k–$1M 6.8%
$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$199,600
Median rent / month$639
Owner occupied87.7%
Renter occupied12.3%
Vacant12.5%
Single-family detached91.6%
Large apartment buildings0.5%
Mobile homes2.4%
Median rooms7.1
Avg household size (owned)2.54

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.1%
2000–20096.3%
1990–19998.1%
1980–198913.8%
1970–197916.7%
1960–19697.9%
1950–19596.8%
1940–19493.8%
1939 or earlier32.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.7%
2 bedrooms12.5%
3 bedrooms49.0%
4 bedrooms28.3%
5+ bedrooms6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.6%
1 vehicle17.2%
2 vehicles35.6%
3 or more43.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas46.1%
Electricity13.8%
Propane / LP gas36.1%
Wood0.2%
No fuel used2.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family36265.7%
Cohabiting couple356.4%
Male householder, no spouse5510.0%
Female householder, no spouse9918.0%
Households with children under 1814927.0%
Households with seniors (65+)17331.4%
Average household size2.48

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married22.2%20.3%
Married66.0%56.4%
Separated1.5%0.5%
Widowed1.2%13.9%
Divorced9.2%8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%
Some HS, no diploma 1.1%
HS graduate 32.0%
Some college, no degree 20.5%
Associate's degree 13.2%
Bachelor's degree 25.8%
Graduate / professional 5.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.0%
Bachelor's or higher31.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool155.2%
Kindergarten72.4%
Elementary school13847.8%
High school7726.6%
College / grad school5218.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.8%
Manufacturing 14.0%
Agriculture & mining 11.4%
Finance & real estate 7.4%
Construction 5.9%
Other services 5.2%
Retail trade 2.7%
Public administration 2.3%
Wholesale trade 1.9%
Professional & management 1.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%
Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts47.5%
Service11.5%
Sales & office11.5%
Natural resources & construction14.8%
Production & transportation14.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.5%
Government12.0%
Self-employed9.8%
Unpaid family workers1.6%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.8%
Carpool3.4%
Public transit2.3%
Walk4.6%
Work from home6.3%
Other means1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)23.9

Poverty

All people 4.1%
Under 18 years 2.2%
18 and over 4.6%
Married-couple families 2.8%
Female-led households 4.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security32.1%
Retirement income19.8%
Supplemental Security3.8%
Cash public assistance1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP2.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.5%
High blood pressure34.4%
High cholesterol32.2%
Diabetes10.4%
Heart disease8.4%
Stroke3.8%
Asthma8.6%
Arthritis29.7%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease6.6%
Cancer9.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.0%
Binge drinking17.1%
No physical activity23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.3%
Depression21.8%
Fair or poor health13.6%
Poor mental health12.8%
Poor physical health10.3%
No health insurance10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)69.6%
Visited dentist65.9%
Cholesterol screening90.5%
Teeth loss12.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans756.4%
Disability%
Any disability10.1%
Under 182.5%
18–64 years9.7%
65 and over19.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance82.5%
Public insurance30.8%
No insurance0.9%
Uninsured under 191.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,38795.3%
Spanish231.7%
Other Indo-European211.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander20.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,43398.5%
Born in same state1,42798.1%
Born in different state97166.7%
Foreign born60.4%
Naturalized citizen221.5%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish34023.4%
Italian21915.1%
Arab674.6%
AncestryCount%
French563.8%
English211.4%
Dutch100.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.9%
Internet access93.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55909

What city is ZIP code 55909 in?

ZIP code 55909 is primarily assigned to Adams, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55909 in?

ZIP code 55909 falls within Mower County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55909 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 55909 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 55909?

ZIP code 55909 has an estimated population of 1,455 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55909?

The median home value in ZIP code 55909 is $199,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55909?

The median household income in ZIP code 55909 is $88,036, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 55909 in?

ZIP code 55909 observes the CST timezone.

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