55053 ZIP Code — Nerstrand, MN

Rice County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55053 is located in Nerstrand, Minnesota, within Rice County. It covers approximately 49.05 square miles and serves a population of 1,037 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 55053

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 $315,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $94,205. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 35% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 55053 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,037

population

49.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55053 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55053

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55053. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nerstrand	Acceptable
Nerstrand	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55946 Kenyon (6.4 mi) 55018 Dennison (6.7 mi) 55019 Dundas (9.9 mi) 55057 Northfield (10.3 mi) 55021 Faribault (11.6 mi) 55009 Cannon Falls (12.7 mi) 55983 Wanamingo (13 mi) 55065 Randolph (13.4 mi) 55985 West Concord (14.6 mi) 55049 Medford (15.5 mi) 55049 Medford (15.5 mi) 55992 Zumbrota (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,037
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	49.05 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	44.3526
Longitude	-93.0644
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	45.6%	33.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	27.9%	26.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.9%	6.0%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,037

Population

People per sq mi

39.9

Median age

$94,205

Median household income

$39,048

Per capita income

$315,000

Median home value

$1,350

Median monthly rent

91.5%

Home ownership

4.8%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

341

Housing units

29.1%

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	262	25.3%
18 and over	775	74.7%
65 and over	178	17.2%
Median age	39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.1%

Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

Two or more races 4.6%

Other race 2.6%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	954	86.1%
Hispanic or Latino	71	6.4%
Two or more races	51	4.6%
Other race	29	2.6%
Asian	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.5%	34.1%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	45.6%	33.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	27.9%	26.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.9%	6.0%	8.5%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 3.7%

$35k–$50k 6.0%

$50k–$75k 24.2%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 26.5%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k+ 11.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	3.7%
$35k–$50k	6.0%
$50k–$75k	24.2%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	26.5%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
$200k+	11.7%
Median income	$94,205

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 0.6%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 24.0%

$300k–$500k 33.3%

$500k–$1M 18.1%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$315,000
Median rent / month	$1,350
Owner occupied	91.5%
Renter occupied	8.5%
Vacant	5.4%
Single-family detached	95.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.2%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	15.9%
1980–1989	4.0%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	42.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.3%
2 bedrooms	10.0%
3 bedrooms	57.7%
4 bedrooms	27.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	12.0%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	49.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.8%
Electricity	6.8%
Propane / LP gas	76.9%
Fuel oil	4.8%
Wood	4.6%
Solar	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	233	66.4%
Cohabiting couple	22	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	66	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	30	8.5%
Households with children under 18	103	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	115	32.8%
Average household size	2.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.9%	24.3%
Married	58.3%	66.4%
Separated	1.6%	0.0%
Widowed	2.5%	5.3%
Divorced	6.7%	4.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 34.2%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 14.7%

Bachelor's degree 21.8%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	29.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	4.0%
Kindergarten	17	6.9%
Elementary school	102	41.3%
High school	67	27.1%
College / grad school	51	20.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Manufacturing 18.7%

Agriculture & mining 9.3%

Retail trade 9.0%

Professional & management 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Construction 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Other services 4.7%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Information 2.6%

Public administration 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.8%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.6%
Government	7.3%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.2%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	17.9%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 4.8%

Under 18 years 5.4%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 7.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	21.9%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	27.5%
High cholesterol	30.3%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	22.0%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	4.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	18.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.5%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	10.1%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	8.4%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	72.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	8.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.3%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	5.9%
65 and over	23.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.8%
Public insurance	35.3%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	4.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	957	92.3%
Spanish	12	1.3%
Other Indo-European	9	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.2%
Other languages	1	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,019	98.3%
Born in same state	1,012	97.6%
Born in different state	864	83.3%
Foreign born	7	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	18	1.7%
Not a US citizen	14	77.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	232	22.4%
Italian	95	9.2%
French	82	7.9%
Arab	51	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	2%
Dutch	12	1.2%
German	5	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.8%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55053

What city is ZIP code 55053 in?

ZIP code 55053 is primarily assigned to Nerstrand, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55053 in?

ZIP code 55053 falls within Rice County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55053 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 55053 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 55053 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 55053 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55053?

The median home value in ZIP code 55053 is $315,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 55053?

ZIP code 55053 has an estimated population of 1,037 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 55053 in?

ZIP code 55053 observes the CST timezone.