55962 ZIP Code — Peterson, MN

Fillmore County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55962 is located in Peterson, Minnesota, within Fillmore County. It covers approximately 63.16 square miles and serves a population of 819 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 55962

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 $224,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,250. 52% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 55962 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

819

population

63.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55962 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55962

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55962. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Peterson	Acceptable
Peterson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55971 Rushford (6.3 mi) 55949 Lanesboro (6.9 mi) 55952 Lewiston (10.8 mi) 55979 Utica (12.4 mi) 55923 Chatfield (12.5 mi) 55922 Canton (13.4 mi) 55954 Mabel (13.5 mi) 55943 Houston (14.8 mi) 55935 Fountain (15.2 mi) 55965 Preston (17 mi) 55972 Saint Charles (17.2 mi) 55974 Spring Grove (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	819
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	63.16 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	43.7781
Longitude	-91.8568
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	40.3%	37.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	34.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	22.2%	24.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.6%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

819

Population

People per sq mi

46.5

Median age

$65,250

Median household income

$33,063

Per capita income

$224,000

Median home value

$733

Median monthly rent

89.8%

Home ownership

13.4%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

372

Housing units

26.4%

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	192	23.4%
18 and over	627	76.6%
65 and over	234	28.6%
Median age	46.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Two or more races 2.1%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	800	97.7%
Two or more races	17	2.1%
Asian	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.3%	37.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	34.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	22.2%	24.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.6%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 9.9%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	9.9%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$65,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.3%

$50k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 20.7%

$500k–$1M 17.3%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$224,000
Median rent / month	$733
Owner occupied	89.8%
Renter occupied	10.2%
Vacant	17.7%
Single-family detached	96.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.5%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	3.9%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	48.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	19.0%
3 bedrooms	39.9%
4 bedrooms	32.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	19.2%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	41.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.4%
Electricity	12.6%
Propane / LP gas	39.5%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	11.1%
Solar	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	198	59.3%
Cohabiting couple	43	12.9%
Male householder, no spouse	54	16.2%
Female householder, no spouse	39	11.7%
Households with children under 18	66	19.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	152	45.5%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.7%	20.5%
Married	61.1%	62.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.2%	5.9%
Divorced	7.0%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 15.7%

Bachelor's degree 19.8%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	26.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	10.6%
Kindergarten	7	3.9%
Elementary school	103	57.2%
High school	29	16.1%
College / grad school	22	12.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.2%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Construction 10.7%

Agriculture & mining 9.3%

Retail trade 8.2%

Other services 7.7%

Wholesale trade 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Public administration 4.6%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Professional & management 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.0%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	12.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.5%
Carpool	13.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	13.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 13.4%

Under 18 years 10.6%

18 and over 14.2%

Married-couple families 16.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.5%
Retirement income	29.0%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.5%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	67.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	6.1%
65 and over	24.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.5%
Public insurance	46.3%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	784	95.7%
Spanish	2	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	817	99.8%
Born in same state	815	99.5%
Born in different state	600	73.3%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	373	45.5%
Italian	58	7.1%
Arab	48	5.9%
French	38	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	1.3%
Dutch	7	0.9%
German	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55962

What city is ZIP code 55962 in?

ZIP code 55962 is primarily assigned to Peterson, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55962 in?

ZIP code 55962 falls within Fillmore County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 55962 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 55962 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 55962 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 55962 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 55962 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 55962 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 55962 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 55962 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 55962 in?

ZIP code 55962 observes the CST timezone.