55939 ZIP Code — Harmony, MN

Fillmore County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55939 is located in Harmony, Minnesota, within Fillmore County. It covers approximately 92.33 square miles and serves a population of 1,841 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 55939

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 $186,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,118. 45% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 55939 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,841
population
92.33
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55939 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55939

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55939. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Harmony Acceptable
Harmony Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
55965 Preston (4.2 mi) 55922 Canton (8.9 mi) 55935 Fountain (9.5 mi) 55949 Lanesboro (11 mi) 55990 Wykoff (12.8 mi) 55975 Spring Valley (13.2 mi) 55954 Mabel (14.6 mi) 55961 Ostrander (15.8 mi) 52136 Cresco (16 mi) 52155 Lime Springs (16.1 mi) 55962 Peterson (17.6 mi) 55923 Chatfield (17.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,841
Population density 20 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 045
Geography
Land area 92.33 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 43.5873
Longitude -92.0893
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 38.9% 37.9% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 37.7% 34.4% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 20.7% 24.1% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.7% 3.6% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,841
Population
20
People per sq mi
50.6
Median age
$66,118
Median household income
$34,566
Per capita income
$186,900
Median home value
$811
Median monthly rent
82.3%
Home ownership
9.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
796
Housing units
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
32
Under 5
31
53
5–9
50
62
10–14
60
43
15–19
42
48
20–24
47
115
25–34
111
64
35–44
62
96
45–54
93
61
55–59
59
84
60–64
81
135
65–74
130
63
75–84
60
81
85+
78
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1834118.5%
18 and over1,50081.5%
65 and over54729.7%
Median age50.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%
Two or more races 2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Black or African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,78595.6%
Two or more races372%
Hispanic or Latino271.4%
Black or African American170.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.9% 37.9% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 37.7% 34.4% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 20.7% 24.1% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.7% 3.6% 8.5%
Under $10k 3.5%
$10k–$15k 2.5%
$15k–$25k 6.4%
$25k–$35k 13.1%
$35k–$50k 9.0%
$50k–$75k 26.0%
$75k–$100k 12.1%
$100k–$150k 19.5%
$150k–$200k 3.8%
$200k+ 4.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.5%
$10k–$15k2.5%
$15k–$25k6.4%
$25k–$35k13.1%
$35k–$50k9.0%
$50k–$75k26.0%
$75k–$100k12.1%
$100k–$150k19.5%
$150k–$200k3.8%
$200k+4.1%
Median income$66,118

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%
$50k–$100k 11.5%
$100k–$150k 20.1%
$150k–$200k 21.7%
$200k–$300k 30.6%
$300k–$500k 10.2%
$500k–$1M 3.7%
$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$186,900
Median rent / month$811
Owner occupied82.3%
Renter occupied17.7%
Vacant18.0%
Single-family detached84.9%
Large apartment buildings4.1%
Mobile homes2.4%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)2.43

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.1%
2000–200914.7%
1990–199913.9%
1980–19893.7%
1970–19797.3%
1960–19697.9%
1950–19599.3%
1940–194910.0%
1939 or earlier29.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.9%
1 bedroom4.5%
2 bedrooms27.5%
3 bedrooms37.3%
4 bedrooms21.4%
5+ bedrooms7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.9%
1 vehicle29.6%
2 vehicles35.3%
3 or more27.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas59.8%
Electricity5.4%
Propane / LP gas23.9%
Fuel oil2.5%
Wood7.7%
No fuel used0.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family35246.1%
Cohabiting couple496.4%
Male householder, no spouse14018.3%
Female householder, no spouse22229.1%
Households with children under 1815920.8%
Households with seniors (65+)34345.0%
Average household size2.33

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married34.1%23.6%
Married49.0%47.0%
Separated0.3%0.0%
Widowed4.7%19.6%
Divorced12.0%9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.4%
Some HS, no diploma 5.7%
HS graduate 31.8%
Some college, no degree 23.7%
Associate's degree 12.6%
Bachelor's degree 12.1%
Graduate / professional 6.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.0%
Bachelor's or higher18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool154.8%
Kindergarten113.5%
Elementary school19462.2%
High school5718.3%
College / grad school3511.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%
Manufacturing 15.1%
Retail trade 11.9%
Agriculture & mining 9.9%
Transportation & utilities 7.6%
Construction 7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%
Public administration 4.5%
Professional & management 3.9%
Other services 3.3%
Finance & real estate 2.6%
Wholesale trade 1.6%
Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.0%
Service14.3%
Sales & office16.9%
Natural resources & construction11.7%
Production & transportation24.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.4%
Government10.5%
Self-employed9.9%
Unpaid family workers0.2%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone69.1%
Carpool8.1%
Public transit0.2%
Walk3.5%
Work from home17.2%
Other means2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)21.3

Poverty

All people 9.3%
Under 18 years 10.8%
18 and over 9.0%
Married-couple families 4.0%
Female-led households 10.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security44.6%
Retirement income25.6%
Supplemental Security2.6%
Cash public assistance1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP5.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.3%
High blood pressure38.4%
High cholesterol34.0%
Diabetes12.8%
Heart disease9.9%
Stroke4.7%
Asthma9.6%
Arthritis30.2%
Kidney disease4.1%
Pulmonary disease8.7%
Cancer9.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.5%
Binge drinking17.0%
No physical activity27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep25.9%
Depression23.1%
Fair or poor health17.5%
Poor mental health13.6%
Poor physical health12.4%
No health insurance12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.9%
Visited dentist61.0%
Cholesterol screening89.3%
Teeth loss17.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1016.7%
Disability%
Any disability14.6%
Under 182.1%
18–64 years11.0%
65 and over30.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance61.9%
Public insurance45.7%
No insurance15.1%
Uninsured under 1928.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,77896.6%
Spanish18310.3%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander18010.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,83499.6%
Born in same state1,81398.5%
Born in different state1,08759.0%
Foreign born211.1%
Naturalized citizen70.4%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish51327.9%
Italian1457.9%
Arab1256.8%
French804.3%
AncestryCount%
English452.4%
Dutch271.5%
German30.2%
Irish10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.4%
Internet access84.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55939

What city is ZIP code 55939 in?

ZIP code 55939 is primarily assigned to Harmony, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55939 in?

ZIP code 55939 falls within Fillmore County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 55939 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 55939 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 55939 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 55939 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 55939 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 55939 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55939?

The median home value in ZIP code 55939 is $186,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 55939 in?

ZIP code 55939 observes the CST timezone.

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