55965 ZIP Code — Preston, MN

Fillmore County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55965 is located in Preston, Minnesota, within Fillmore County. It covers approximately 108.47 square miles and serves a population of 2,262 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 55965

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 $189,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,472. 37% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 55965 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,262

population

108.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55965 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55965

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55965. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Preston	Acceptable
Preston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55939 Harmony (4.2 mi) 55935 Fountain (5.5 mi) 55990 Wykoff (8.7 mi) 55975 Spring Valley (9.9 mi) 55949 Lanesboro (10.1 mi) 55922 Canton (11.8 mi) 55961 Ostrander (14.2 mi) 55923 Chatfield (14.6 mi) 55962 Peterson (17 mi) 55954 Mabel (17.3 mi) 52155 Lime Springs (17.7 mi) 55951 Le Roy (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,262
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	108.47 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	43.6378
Longitude	-92.1357
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	46.3%	37.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	34.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	24.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	5.0%	3.6%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,262

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$63,472

Median household income

$36,777

Per capita income

$189,200

Median home value

$594

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

898

Housing units

26.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

107

25–34

107

138

35–44

138

131

45–54

130

55–59

104

60–64

104

135

65–74

134

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	525	23.2%
18 and over	1,737	76.8%
65 and over	477	21.1%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Two or more races 1.6%

Other race 1.6%

Asian 0.3%

Black or African American 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,169	93.3%
Hispanic or Latino	63	2.7%
Two or more races	37	1.6%
Other race	37	1.6%
Asian	8	0.3%
Black or African American	7	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	37.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	34.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	24.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	5.0%	3.6%	8.5%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	19.2%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$63,472

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$50k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 18.8%

$300k–$500k 16.1%

$500k–$1M 8.6%

$1M+ 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$189,200
Median rent / month	$594
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	13.7%
Single-family detached	78.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	3.8%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	16.5%
1990–1999	7.6%
1980–1989	3.0%
1970–1979	8.7%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	11.4%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	38.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	26.8%
3 bedrooms	34.6%
4 bedrooms	22.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.9%
1 vehicle	24.1%
2 vehicles	34.1%
3 or more	33.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.1%
Electricity	14.2%
Propane / LP gas	30.9%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	6.1%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	548	56.8%
Cohabiting couple	66	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	135	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	216	22.4%
Households with children under 18	267	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	349	36.2%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.0%	23.4%
Married	63.9%	56.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	2.5%	10.0%
Divorced	11.6%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 27.0%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 17.6%

Bachelor's degree 19.0%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	26.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	68	13.9%
Kindergarten	24	4.9%
Elementary school	233	47.6%
High school	87	17.8%
College / grad school	78	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.7%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Retail trade 9.3%

Agriculture & mining 8.9%

Professional & management 5.4%

Construction 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Public administration 4.6%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Other services 4.1%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.0%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.3%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.1%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 23.1%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 39.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	23.4%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.0%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	128	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	32.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.3%
Public insurance	41.5%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	9.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,139	94.6%
Spanish	62	2.9%
Other Indo-European	22	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	38	1.8%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,235	98.8%
Born in same state	2,219	98.1%
Born in different state	1,502	66.4%
Foreign born	16	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	27	1.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	553	24.4%
Arab	211	9.3%
Italian	180	8%
English	157	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	141	6.2%
Dutch	11	0.5%
German	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55965

What city is ZIP code 55965 in?

ZIP code 55965 is primarily assigned to Preston, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55965 in?

ZIP code 55965 falls within Fillmore County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 55965 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 55965 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55965?

The median home value in ZIP code 55965 is $189,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 55965?

ZIP code 55965 has an estimated population of 2,262 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55965?

The median household income in ZIP code 55965 is $63,472, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 55965 in?

ZIP code 55965 observes the CST timezone.