55961 ZIP Code — Ostrander, MN

Fillmore County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55961 is located in Ostrander, Minnesota, within Fillmore County. It covers approximately 29.70 square miles and serves a population of 532 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 55961

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 $155,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,625. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 34% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 55961 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

532

population

29.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55961 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55961

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55961. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ostrander	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55951 Le Roy (5.3 mi) 55975 Spring Valley (7.5 mi) 52134 Chester (7.6 mi) 55936 Grand Meadow (11.1 mi) 55990 Wykoff (12.1 mi) 52155 Lime Springs (12.5 mi) 55965 Preston (14.2 mi) 50466 Riceville (14.9 mi) 55939 Harmony (15.8 mi) 55935 Fountain (16.2 mi) 55909 Adams (16.7 mi) 55967 Racine (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	532
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	29.70 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.5731
Longitude	-92.4046
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	36.6%	37.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	44.6%	34.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	24.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.6%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

532

Population

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$80,625

Median household income

$35,587

Per capita income

$155,600

Median home value

$867

Median monthly rent

80.8%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

174

Housing units

18.4%

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	151	28.4%
18 and over	381	71.6%
65 and over	115	21.6%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Two or more races 1.5%

Black or African American 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	509	94.8%
Two or more races	8	1.5%
Black or African American	7	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.9%
Other race	5	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.6%	37.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	44.6%	34.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	24.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.6%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 31.5%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	31.5%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$80,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$50k–$100k 20.1%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 32.9%

$200k–$300k 13.4%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,600
Median rent / month	$867
Owner occupied	80.8%
Renter occupied	19.2%
Vacant	4.7%
Single-family detached	86.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.8%
Mobile homes	1.9%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.9%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	20.7%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	30.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	19.7%
3 bedrooms	39.0%
4 bedrooms	29.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	19.2%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	43.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.9%
Electricity	5.4%
Propane / LP gas	83.3%
Fuel oil	2.0%
Wood	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	109	53.7%
Cohabiting couple	27	13.3%
Male householder, no spouse	36	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	31	15.3%
Households with children under 18	74	36.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	68	33.5%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.5%	23.2%
Married	58.8%	51.7%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	5.4%	11.3%
Divorced	10.8%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 33.6%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 17.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	6.9%
Kindergarten	1	0.8%
Elementary school	65	50.0%
High school	34	26.2%
College / grad school	21	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.5%

Retail trade 14.3%

Construction 9.7%

Agriculture & mining 8.2%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Wholesale trade 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Other services 4.3%

Professional & management 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Information 1.4%

Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.7%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	26.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	16.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	8.2%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.0%
Carpool	13.6%
Public transit	1.8%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.5%
Retirement income	21.7%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.2%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.8%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	3.0%
65 and over	30.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.0%
Public insurance	35.0%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	481	90.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	532	100.0%
Born in same state	532	100.0%
Born in different state	402	75.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	105	19.7%
French	75	14.1%
Arab	69	13%
Italian	30	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	13	2.4%
Dutch	5	0.9%
German	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55961

What city is ZIP code 55961 in?

ZIP code 55961 is primarily assigned to Ostrander, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55961 in?

ZIP code 55961 falls within Fillmore County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55961 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 55961 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55961?

The median home value in ZIP code 55961 is $155,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 55961?

ZIP code 55961 has an estimated population of 532 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55961?

The median household income in ZIP code 55961 is $80,625, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 55961 in?

ZIP code 55961 observes the CST timezone.