55912 ZIP Code — Austin, MN
Mower County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55912 is located in Austin, Minnesota, within Mower County. It covers approximately 187.96 square miles and serves a population of 29,316 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.
About ZIP code 55912
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $146,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $63,467. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
29,316
population
187.96
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55912 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55912
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55912. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Austin | Acceptable |
| Austin | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
55918 Brownsdale (2.6 mi)
55982 Waltham (6.3 mi)
55926 Dexter (7.8 mi)
55970 Rose Creek (9.2 mi)
55953 Lyle (12.2 mi)
55940 Hayfield (13.1 mi)
55909 Adams (13.5 mi)
56045 Hollandale (13.7 mi)
55936 Grand Meadow (17 mi)
55917 Blooming Prairie (17 mi)
56043 Hayward (17.2 mi)
55967 Racine (17.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,316 |
| Population density | 156 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 099 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 187.96 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.37 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.7177 |
| Longitude | -92.9064 |
| 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 | 48.9% | 45.6% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.0% | 33.1% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.7% | 17.8% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 3.5% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
29,316
Population
156
People per sq mi
38.0
Median age
$63,467
Median household income
$31,540
Per capita income
$146,400
Median home value
$873
Median monthly rent
71.0%
Home ownership
13.6%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
9,080
Housing units
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,080
Under 5
1,044
1,017
5–9
984
1,121
10–14
1,084
1,004
15–19
971
894
20–24
865
1,834
25–34
1,773
2,018
35–44
1,952
1,502
45–54
1,453
838
55–59
810
918
60–64
888
1,413
65–74
1,366
882
75–84
853
382
85+
370
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,630 | 26.0% |
| 18 and over | 21,686 | 74.0% |
| 65 and over | 5,266 | 18.0% |
| Median age | 38.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
70%
Hispanic or Latino
8%
Asian
6.6%
Two or more races
5.9%
Black or African American
4.7%
Other race
4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,308 | 70% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,548 | 8% |
| Asian | 2,115 | 6.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,875 | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,511 | 4.7% |
| Other race | 1,266 | 4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 190 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 51 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.9% | 45.6% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.0% | 33.1% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.7% | 17.8% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 3.5% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
8.0%
$25k–$35k
7.2%
$35k–$50k
15.5%
$50k–$75k
19.8%
$75k–$100k
16.7%
$100k–$150k
16.5%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k+
4.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.8% |
| $200k+ | 4.2% |
| Median income | $63,467 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.6%
$50k–$100k
21.9%
$100k–$150k
24.3%
$150k–$200k
17.9%
$200k–$300k
15.4%
$300k–$500k
12.0%
$500k–$1M
2.6%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $146,400 |
| Median rent / month | $873 |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% |
| Vacant | 7.7% |
| Single-family detached | 73.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.7% |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 24.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 22.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% |
| 3 or more | 20.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.2% |
| Electricity | 18.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,540 | 48.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 946 | 8.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,241 | 19.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,715 | 23.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,619 | 31.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,509 | 30.7% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.1% | 28.3% |
| Married | 53.2% | 50.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 8.7% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
33.6%
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Associate's degree
11.1%
Bachelor's degree
15.3%
Graduate / professional
9.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 547 | 7.7% |
| Kindergarten | 501 | 7.1% |
| Elementary school | 3,308 | 46.8% |
| High school | 1,617 | 22.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,102 | 15.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
32.3%
Education & healthcare
24.6%
Retail trade
8.3%
Professional & management
7.4%
Construction
6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Other services
4.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Public administration
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.8% |
| Service | 17.1% |
| Sales & office | 13.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.7% |
| Production & transportation | 30.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.5% |
| Government | 11.9% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.0% |
| Carpool | 13.8% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Work from home | 4.5% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.5 |
Poverty
All people
13.6%
Under 18 years
22.2%
18 and over
10.5%
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
28.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.4% |
| Retirement income | 21.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.9% |
| High blood pressure | 32.6% |
| High cholesterol | 31.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 27.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.1% |
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| No physical activity | 26.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.1% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 14.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.3% |
| Visited dentist | 59.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Teeth loss | 15.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,607 | 7.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 11.5% |
| 65 and over | 26.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.7% |
| Public insurance | 41.7% |
| No insurance | 4.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,192 | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 3,227 | 11.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,711 | 6.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 224 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 975 | 3.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,045 | 85.4% |
| Born in same state | 24,579 | 83.8% |
| Born in different state | 18,389 | 62.7% |
| Foreign born | 466 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,271 | 14.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,583 | 37.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 4,862 | 16.6% |
| Italian | 2,365 | 8.1% |
| French | 1,663 | 5.7% |
| Arab | 1,014 | 3.5% |
| Dutch | 615 | 2.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 481 | 1.6% |
| German | 243 | 0.8% |
| Norwegian | 7 | 0% |
| Irish | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.0% |
| Internet access | 93.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55912
What city is ZIP code 55912 in?
ZIP code 55912 is primarily assigned to Austin, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55912 in?
ZIP code 55912 falls within Mower County, Minnesota.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55912?
The median home value in ZIP code 55912 is $146,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 55912?
ZIP code 55912 has an estimated population of 29,316 residents, with a density of 156 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 55912?
The median household income in ZIP code 55912 is $63,467, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 55912 in?
ZIP code 55912 observes the CST timezone.