55951 ZIP Code — Le Roy, MN

Mower County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55951 is located in Le Roy, Minnesota, within Mower County. It covers approximately 73.15 square miles and serves a population of 1,332 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 55951

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 $122,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($57,763) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 43% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 55951 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,332
population
73.15
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55951 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55951

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City Status
Le Roy Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
55961 Ostrander (5.3 mi) 55936 Grand Meadow (7.2 mi) 52134 Chester (9.3 mi) 55975 Spring Valley (10.6 mi) 55909 Adams (11.6 mi) 55967 Racine (14.3 mi) 50466 Riceville (14.5 mi) 55926 Dexter (15 mi) 55990 Wykoff (15.1 mi) 50476 Stacyville (15.1 mi) 52155 Lime Springs (16.2 mi) 55970 Rose Creek (16.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,332
Population density 18 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 099
Geography
Land area 73.15 sq mi
Water area 0.05 sq mi
Latitude 43.5873
Longitude -92.5094
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 47.7% 45.6% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 33.1% 33.1% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 15.2% 17.8% 26.5%
Over $200k 4.0% 3.5% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,332
Population
18
People per sq mi
47.1
Median age
$57,763
Median household income
$36,971
Per capita income
$122,200
Median home value
$767
Median monthly rent
79.3%
Home ownership
7.6%
Poverty rate
0.8%
Unemployment
496
Housing units
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
30
Under 5
25
62
5–9
51
37
10–14
30
57
15–19
47
46
20–24
38
58
25–34
48
55
35–44
45
78
45–54
64
72
55–59
59
58
60–64
47
110
65–74
90
25
75–84
20
44
85+
36
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1831523.6%
18 and over1,01776.4%
65 and over32524.4%
Median age47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%
Two or more races 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Other race 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,27593.2%
Two or more races392.9%
Hispanic or Latino362.6%
Other race100.7%
Asian50.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 47.7% 45.6% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 33.1% 33.1% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 15.2% 17.8% 26.5%
Over $200k 4.0% 3.5% 8.5%
Under $10k 2.5%
$10k–$15k 8.1%
$15k–$25k 8.3%
$25k–$35k 5.8%
$35k–$50k 14.9%
$50k–$75k 21.8%
$75k–$100k 12.9%
$100k–$150k 12.4%
$150k–$200k 8.8%
$200k+ 4.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.5%
$10k–$15k8.1%
$15k–$25k8.3%
$25k–$35k5.8%
$35k–$50k14.9%
$50k–$75k21.8%
$75k–$100k12.9%
$100k–$150k12.4%
$150k–$200k8.8%
$200k+4.5%
Median income$57,763

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.2%
$50k–$100k 26.3%
$100k–$150k 20.4%
$150k–$200k 8.8%
$200k–$300k 22.9%
$300k–$500k 7.9%
$500k–$1M 2.0%
$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$122,200
Median rent / month$767
Owner occupied79.3%
Renter occupied20.7%
Vacant9.0%
Single-family detached80.0%
Large apartment buildings5.6%
Mobile homes3.9%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.46

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.0%
2010–20191.8%
2000–20097.4%
1990–19995.9%
1980–19897.7%
1970–197913.6%
1960–19698.2%
1950–19594.3%
1940–19496.2%
1939 or earlier44.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.8%
1 bedroom6.7%
2 bedrooms25.0%
3 bedrooms40.1%
4 bedrooms21.8%
5+ bedrooms4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.9%
1 vehicle26.1%
2 vehicles34.2%
3 or more34.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas57.6%
Electricity10.3%
Propane / LP gas28.8%
Fuel oil1.3%
Wood1.6%
No fuel used0.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family28350.9%
Cohabiting couple539.5%
Male householder, no spouse11821.2%
Female householder, no spouse10218.3%
Households with children under 1813524.3%
Households with seniors (65+)21338.3%
Average household size2.32

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married32.5%19.1%
Married54.5%55.8%
Separated0.5%0.0%
Widowed2.2%11.3%
Divorced10.3%13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%
Some HS, no diploma 5.6%
HS graduate 37.3%
Some college, no degree 21.9%
Associate's degree 13.4%
Bachelor's degree 16.0%
Graduate / professional 3.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.4%
Bachelor's or higher19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool123.8%
Kindergarten103.2%
Elementary school15147.9%
High school9028.6%
College / grad school5216.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.5%
Agriculture & mining 11.2%
Retail trade 10.2%
Manufacturing 10.0%
Construction 8.0%
Transportation & utilities 7.3%
Wholesale trade 5.9%
Finance & real estate 5.6%
Professional & management 5.1%
Information 1.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%
Other services 1.7%
Public administration 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts32.2%
Service15.4%
Sales & office21.9%
Natural resources & construction13.7%
Production & transportation16.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector78.6%
Government8.6%
Self-employed12.2%
Unpaid family workers0.5%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.0%
Carpool7.6%
Public transit2.4%
Walk4.3%
Work from home5.2%
Other means2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)28.6

Poverty

All people 7.6%
Under 18 years 1.9%
18 and over 9.4%
Married-couple families 0.4%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security42.6%
Retirement income29.0%
Supplemental Security5.4%
Cash public assistance1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP5.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.1%
High blood pressure32.3%
High cholesterol31.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Heart disease7.3%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma8.9%
Arthritis27.0%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease6.4%
Cancer7.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.8%
Binge drinking18.5%
No physical activity23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.9%
Depression22.8%
Fair or poor health13.3%
Poor mental health13.5%
Poor physical health10.2%
No health insurance10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)67.8%
Visited dentist64.8%
Cholesterol screening89.6%
Teeth loss12.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1009.8%
Disability%
Any disability14.6%
Under 184.4%
18–64 years8.9%
65 and over38.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance81.9%
Public insurance39.5%
No insurance1.5%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,27795.9%
Spanish252.0%
Other Indo-European70.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages181.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,29697.3%
Born in same state1,29297.0%
Born in different state77458.1%
Foreign born40.3%
Naturalized citizen362.7%
Not a US citizen25.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish27720.8%
Italian15111.3%
French1259.4%
AncestryCount%
Dutch937%
Arab916.8%
English262%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.7%
Internet access84.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55951

What city is ZIP code 55951 in?

ZIP code 55951 is primarily assigned to Le Roy, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55951 in?

ZIP code 55951 falls within Mower County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 55951 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 55951 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55951?

The median home value in ZIP code 55951 is $122,200.

Does ZIP code 55951 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 55951 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 55951?

ZIP code 55951 has an estimated population of 1,332 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 55951 in?

ZIP code 55951 observes the CST timezone.

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