55046 ZIP Code — Lonsdale, MN
Rice County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55046 is located in Lonsdale, Minnesota, within Rice County. It covers approximately 44.60 square miles and serves a population of 5,999 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.
About ZIP code 55046
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $305,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $95,027.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
5,999
population
44.60
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55046 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55046
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55046. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lonsdale | Acceptable |
| Lonsdale | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
55088 Webster (5.3 mi)
56069 Montgomery (6.7 mi)
55019 Dundas (8.8 mi)
55054 Elko New Market (9.1 mi)
55020 Elko New Market (9.7 mi)
56071 New Prague (10.4 mi)
55057 Northfield (10.5 mi)
56052 Kilkenny (10.6 mi)
55021 Faribault (11.3 mi)
55044 Lakeville (13.8 mi)
55052 Morristown (14.3 mi)
55087 Warsaw (14.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,999 |
| Population density | 135 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 131 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 44.60 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.35 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.4499 |
| Longitude | -93.4179 |
| 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 | 21.5% | 34.1% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.3% | 33.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 43.7% | 26.8% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 6.0% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
5,999
Population
135
People per sq mi
32.2
Median age
$95,027
Median household income
$36,613
Per capita income
$305,300
Median home value
$1,325
Median monthly rent
87.4%
Home ownership
2.0%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unemployment
1,895
Housing units
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
309
Under 5
270
238
5–9
209
322
10–14
282
193
15–19
169
197
20–24
172
498
25–34
435
500
35–44
438
333
45–54
292
154
55–59
134
156
60–64
137
180
65–74
157
67
75–84
58
53
85+
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Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,939 | 32.3% |
| 18 and over | 4,060 | 67.7% |
| 65 and over | 561 | 9.4% |
| Median age | 32.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.8%
Asian
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.4%
Two or more races
1.3%
Other race
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%
Black or African American
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,585 | 91.8% |
| Asian | 207 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86 | 1.4% |
| Two or more races | 82 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 62 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 21.5% | 34.1% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.3% | 33.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 43.7% | 26.8% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 6.0% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
1.5%
$10k–$15k
1.8%
$15k–$25k
2.9%
$25k–$35k
3.8%
$35k–$50k
6.9%
$50k–$75k
19.4%
$75k–$100k
16.6%
$100k–$150k
28.7%
$150k–$200k
11.4%
$200k+
7.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 28.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.4% |
| $200k+ | 7.0% |
| Median income | $95,027 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.7%
$50k–$100k
1.1%
$100k–$150k
1.6%
$150k–$200k
11.5%
$200k–$300k
31.5%
$300k–$500k
46.1%
$500k–$1M
5.0%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $305,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,325 |
| Owner occupied | 87.4% |
| Renter occupied | 12.6% |
| Vacant | 5.5% |
| Single-family detached | 91.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 7.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.09 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 40.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 1.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 10.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 30.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 13.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.9% |
| 3 or more | 34.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.4% |
| Electricity | 14.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 1.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,425 | 70.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 116 | 5.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 302 | 14.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 190 | 9.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 879 | 43.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 411 | 20.2% |
| Average household size | 2.94 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.6% | 19.3% |
| Married | 61.9% | 68.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 6.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
31.1%
Some college, no degree
27.2%
Associate's degree
14.5%
Bachelor's degree
17.9%
Graduate / professional
3.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 123 | 6.7% |
| Kindergarten | 85 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 860 | 46.6% |
| High school | 398 | 21.6% |
| College / grad school | 379 | 20.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.5%
Manufacturing
15.3%
Construction
14.4%
Retail trade
13.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Transportation & utilities
7.5%
Professional & management
5.8%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Other services
4.7%
Agriculture & mining
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Public administration
1.6%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.6% |
| Service | 12.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.2% |
| Production & transportation | 15.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.5% |
| Government | 8.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.8% |
| Carpool | 5.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.5% |
| Work from home | 10.7% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.0 |
Poverty
All people
2.0%
Under 18 years
1.1%
18 and over
2.4%
Married-couple families
0.5%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.6% |
| Retirement income | 20.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| High blood pressure | 21.7% |
| High cholesterol | 25.1% |
| Diabetes | 6.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 17.1% |
| Kidney disease | 1.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.8% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.8% |
| Binge drinking | 23.0% |
| No physical activity | 17.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.2% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 7.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.4% |
| Visited dentist | 71.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.5% |
| Teeth loss | 8.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 273 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.8% |
| Under 18 | 1.3% |
| 18–64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 and over | 33.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 84.0% |
| Public insurance | 22.2% |
| No insurance | 2.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,420 | 90.3% |
| Spanish | 110 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 52 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 54 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,902 | 98.4% |
| Born in same state | 5,835 | 97.3% |
| Born in different state | 4,573 | 76.2% |
| Foreign born | 67 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 97 | 1.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 66 | 68.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 740 | 12.3% |
| Italian | 550 | 9.2% |
| French | 223 | 3.7% |
| Arab | 167 | 2.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 34 | 0.6% |
| English | 27 | 0.5% |
| German | 4 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.9% |
| Internet access | 93.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55046
What city is ZIP code 55046 in?
ZIP code 55046 is primarily assigned to Lonsdale, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55046 in?
ZIP code 55046 falls within Rice County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 55046 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 55046 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 55046 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 55046 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55046?
The median home value in ZIP code 55046 is $305,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 55046?
ZIP code 55046 has an estimated population of 5,999 residents, with a density of 135 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 55046 in?
ZIP code 55046 observes the CST timezone.