55960 ZIP Code — Oronoco, MN

Olmsted County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55960 is located in Oronoco, Minnesota, within Olmsted County. It covers approximately 35.02 square miles and serves a population of 3,256 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 55960

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $384,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($118,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 55960 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,256

population

35.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55960 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55960

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55960. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oronoco	Acceptable
Oronoco	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55901 Rochester (4 mi) 55906 Rochester (6.9 mi) 55963 Pine Island (7.2 mi) 55905 Rochester (8.2 mi) 55920 Byron (9.4 mi) 55956 Mazeppa (9.9 mi) 55991 Zumbro Falls (10.5 mi) 55955 Mantorville (10.8 mi) 55932 Elgin (11.6 mi) 55902 Rochester (12 mi) 55957 Millville (13.9 mi) 55904 Rochester (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,256
Population density	93 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	35.02 sq mi
Water area	0.52 sq mi
Latitude	44.1312
Longitude	-92.5317
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	20.7%	29.7%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	31.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	39.1%	29.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	14.3%	9.6%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,256

Population

People per sq mi

42.9

Median age

$118,750

Median household income

$57,730

Per capita income

$384,800

Median home value

$1,489

Median monthly rent

94.9%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

1,176

Housing units

48.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

161

5–9

157

163

10–14

158

15–19

20–24

25–34

249

35–44

242

210

45–54

204

135

55–59

131

165

60–64

160

143

65–74

140

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	920	28.3%
18 and over	2,336	71.7%
65 and over	499	15.3%
Median age	42.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.5%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Black or African American 0.9%

Other race 0.7%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	3,049	90.5%
Two or more races	137	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	113	3.4%
Black or African American	29	0.9%
Other race	24	0.7%
Asian	17	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.7%	29.7%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	31.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	39.1%	29.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	14.3%	9.6%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 2.6%

$35k–$50k 5.2%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k+ 21.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	2.6%
$35k–$50k	5.2%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	18.6%
$200k+	21.7%
Median income	$118,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 1.9%

$100k–$150k 4.1%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k–$300k 17.2%

$300k–$500k 30.7%

$500k–$1M 28.8%

$1M+ 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$384,800
Median rent / month	$1,489
Owner occupied	94.9%
Renter occupied	5.1%
Vacant	5.4%
Single-family detached	86.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.4%
Median rooms	7.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	11.1%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	17.9%
1980–1989	16.8%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	10.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.2%
2 bedrooms	14.4%
3 bedrooms	39.6%
4 bedrooms	33.1%
5+ bedrooms	12.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	15.7%
2 vehicles	45.2%
3 or more	37.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.6%
Electricity	6.0%
Propane / LP gas	35.4%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	837	71.7%
Cohabiting couple	43	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	138	11.8%
Female householder, no spouse	150	12.8%
Households with children under 18	434	37.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	314	26.9%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.6%	16.7%
Married	67.2%	71.9%
Separated	0.8%	1.9%
Widowed	1.8%	3.2%
Divorced	9.7%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 18.9%

Some college, no degree 16.5%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 28.7%

Graduate / professional 19.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	48.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	58	6.4%
Kindergarten	56	6.2%
Elementary school	526	58.3%
High school	201	22.3%
College / grad school	61	6.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 45.2%

Retail trade 10.6%

Professional & management 10.1%

Manufacturing 8.3%

Construction 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Other services 3.8%

Public administration 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	59.7%
Service	9.4%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	4.7%
Production & transportation	8.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.3%
Government	8.7%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.5%
Carpool	16.2%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	11.6%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 2.0%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.7%
Retirement income	26.6%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.7%
High blood pressure	24.5%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	7.3%
Heart disease	4.8%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	21.0%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	4.1%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.6%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	15.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.1%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	8.3%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	7.2%
No health insurance	8.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.4%
Visited dentist	75.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	6.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	178	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.6%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	4.7%
65 and over	29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.4%
Public insurance	24.7%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,113	95.6%
Spanish	27	0.9%
Other Indo-European	23	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,185	97.8%
Born in same state	3,180	97.7%
Born in different state	2,132	65.5%
Foreign born	5	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	71	2.2%
Not a US citizen	45	63.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	396	12.2%
Italian	345	10.6%
French	323	9.9%
English	103	3.2%
Arab	96	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	33	1%
Dutch	22	0.7%
Norwegian	15	0.5%
Irish	13	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	94.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55960

What city is ZIP code 55960 in?

ZIP code 55960 is primarily assigned to Oronoco, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55960 in?

ZIP code 55960 falls within Olmsted County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55960 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 55960 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 55960?

48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55960?

The median home value in ZIP code 55960 is $384,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55960?

The median household income in ZIP code 55960 is $118,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 55960 in?

ZIP code 55960 observes the CST timezone.