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Mower County
Dexter, MN
55926
55926 ZIP Code — Dexter, MN
Mower County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55926 is located in
Dexter ,
Minnesota ,
within Mower County .
It covers approximately 61.17 square miles and serves a population of
732 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 507 .
About ZIP code 55926
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 $182,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $92,917. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 37% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 55926 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
732
Population density
12 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
099
Geography
Land area
61.17 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
43.7176
Longitude
-92.7495
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
507
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
27.7%
45.6%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
32.7%
33.1%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
35.5%
17.8%
26.5%
Over $200k
4.1%
3.5%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$92,917
Median household income
$182,300
Median home value
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 112 15.3% 18 and over 620 84.7% 65 and over 151 20.6% Median age 43.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 723 98.5% Two or more races 7 1% Hispanic or Latino 2 0.3% Asian 1 0.1% Other race 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
27.7%
45.6%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
32.7%
33.1%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
35.5%
17.8%
26.5%
Over $200k
4.1%
3.5%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.1% $10k–$15k 4.6% $15k–$25k 3.9% $25k–$35k 3.9% $35k–$50k 7.8% $50k–$75k 17.0% $75k–$100k 13.8% $100k–$150k 22.0% $150k–$200k 17.4% $200k+ 7.4% Median income $92,917
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $182,300 Median rent / month $730 Owner occupied 76.6% Renter occupied 23.4% Vacant 10.8% Single-family detached 85.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.4% Median rooms 6.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.50
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.2% 2000–2009 18.0% 1990–1999 7.9% 1980–1989 8.2% 1970–1979 7.0% 1960–1969 4.7% 1950–1959 7.0% 1940–1949 5.1% 1939 or earlier 38.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.6% 1 bedroom 7.3% 2 bedrooms 19.3% 3 bedrooms 48.1% 4 bedrooms 20.9% 5+ bedrooms 3.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.0% 1 vehicle 15.2% 2 vehicles 44.0% 3 or more 34.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.8% Electricity 8.2% Propane / LP gas 85.1% Fuel oil 1.4% Wood 1.4% No fuel used 0.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 187 66.3% Cohabiting couple 10 3.5% Male householder, no spouse 48 17.0% Female householder, no spouse 37 13.1% Households with children under 18 61 21.6% Households with seniors (65+) 91 32.3% Average household size 2.54
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.3% 22.8% Married 61.8% 62.1% Separated 0.6% 0.0% Widowed 3.8% 7.7% Divorced 7.5% 7.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.6%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.4% Bachelor's or higher 16.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 1 0.8% Kindergarten 6 5.1% Elementary school 28 23.7% High school 43 36.4% College / grad school 40 33.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.9%
Agriculture & mining
12.7%
Transportation & utilities
9.7%
Professional & management
3.2%
Public administration
3.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.0%
Finance & real estate
1.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.7% Service 10.5% Sales & office 13.0% Natural resources & construction 17.7% Production & transportation 25.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 83.3% Government 8.0% Self-employed 8.0% Unpaid family workers 0.7%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 72.4% Carpool 4.3% Public transit 2.0% Walk 7.6% Work from home 13.4% Other means 0.3% Avg commute (minutes) 24.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 36.9% Retirement income 20.2% Supplemental Security 3.2% Cash public assistance 1.8% Food stamps / SNAP 6.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.1% High blood pressure 31.1% High cholesterol 30.1% Diabetes 9.4% Heart disease 6.8% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 8.9% Arthritis 26.2% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 6.1% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.3% Binge drinking 19.1% No physical activity 22.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.9% Depression 23.1% Fair or poor health 12.8% Poor mental health 13.8% Poor physical health 9.9% No health insurance 10.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 67.1% Visited dentist 65.1% Cholesterol screening 89.4% Teeth loss 11.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 51 8.2%
Disability % Any disability 11.9% Under 18 3.6% 18–64 years 8.5% 65 and over 28.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 75.8% Public insurance 33.9% No insurance 6.1% Uninsured under 19 0.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 696 95.1% Spanish 3 0.4% Other Indo-European 3 0.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 726 99.2% Born in same state 724 98.9% Born in different state 572 78.1% Foreign born 2 0.3% Naturalized citizen 6 0.8% Not a US citizen 3 50.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 111 15.2% Italian 98 13.4% French 57 7.8% Dutch 38 5.2%
Ancestry Count % Arab 19 2.6% English 9 1.2% German 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.5% Internet access 86.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55926
What city is ZIP code 55926 in?
ZIP code 55926 is primarily assigned to Dexter, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55926 in?
ZIP code 55926 falls within Mower County, Minnesota.
Does ZIP code 55926 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 55926 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55926?
The median home value in ZIP code 55926 is $182,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 55926?
ZIP code 55926 has an estimated population of 732 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 55926?
The median household income in ZIP code 55926 is $92,917, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 55926 in?
ZIP code 55926 observes the CST timezone.
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