55954 ZIP Code — Mabel, MN

Fillmore County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55954 is located in Mabel, Minnesota, within Fillmore County. It covers approximately 72.53 square miles and serves a population of 1,356 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 55954

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 $127,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,788. 32% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 55954 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,356

population

72.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55954 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55954

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55954. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mabel	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55922 Canton (5.7 mi) 55974 Spring Grove (8.5 mi) 55949 Lanesboro (12.6 mi) 55962 Peterson (13.5 mi) 55939 Harmony (14.6 mi) 55971 Rushford (17 mi) 55965 Preston (17.3 mi) 52101 Decorah (17.5 mi) 55931 Eitzen (17.8 mi) 55943 Houston (19 mi) 55921 Caledonia (19.3 mi) 55935 Fountain (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,356
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	72.53 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	43.5875
Longitude	-91.7966
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	39.5%	37.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	34.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	24.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.6%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,356

Population

People per sq mi

45.1

Median age

$67,788

Median household income

$30,728

Per capita income

$127,900

Median home value

$779

Median monthly rent

85.0%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

619

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	315	23.2%
18 and over	1,041	76.8%
65 and over	339	25.0%
Median age	45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%

Two or more races 1.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,337	98.6%
Two or more races	17	1.3%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.5%	37.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	34.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	24.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.6%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 23.6%

$75k–$100k 22.7%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	23.6%
$75k–$100k	22.7%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$67,788

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.0%

$50k–$100k 22.5%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 10.8%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

$500k–$1M 4.2%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$127,900
Median rent / month	$779
Owner occupied	85.0%
Renter occupied	15.0%
Vacant	23.7%
Single-family detached	83.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	4.4%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	13.9%
1939 or earlier	35.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	36.1%
3 bedrooms	36.6%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	27.6%
2 vehicles	31.5%
3 or more	35.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.2%
Electricity	9.2%
Propane / LP gas	26.6%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	7.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	248	46.5%
Cohabiting couple	34	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	129	24.2%
Female householder, no spouse	122	22.9%
Households with children under 18	166	31.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	172	32.3%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.4%	21.1%
Married	49.0%	44.3%
Separated	1.0%	0.5%
Widowed	6.1%	12.7%
Divorced	15.5%	21.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 43.9%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	4.3%
Kindergarten	16	5.7%
Elementary school	147	52.7%
High school	63	22.6%
College / grad school	41	14.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.7%

Manufacturing 17.0%

Retail trade 12.3%

Construction 10.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Other services 4.7%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Professional & management 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Public administration 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.6%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.3%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.8%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.3%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 19.7%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 4.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.9%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.3%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.3%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	77	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.2%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	23.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.3%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	13.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,274	94.0%
Spanish	34	2.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	34	2.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,352	99.7%
Born in same state	1,352	99.7%
Born in different state	622	45.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.3%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	512	37.8%
Arab	109	8%
Italian	71	5.2%
French	43	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	1.3%
German	6	0.4%
Dutch	5	0.4%
Irish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	89.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55954

What city is ZIP code 55954 in?

ZIP code 55954 is primarily assigned to Mabel, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55954 in?

ZIP code 55954 falls within Fillmore County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55954 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 55954 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55954?

The median home value in ZIP code 55954 is $127,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 55954?

ZIP code 55954 has an estimated population of 1,356 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55954?

The median household income in ZIP code 55954 is $67,788, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 55954 in?

ZIP code 55954 observes the CST timezone.