Rice County, MN ZIP Codes
Minnesota (MN) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
67,262
population (2021)
+4.9%
pop change since 2010
27131
FIPS code
Rice County ZIP code map
About Rice County
Rice County is located in Minnesota and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 67,262 as of 2021,
an increase of
4.9% from 64,142 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Rice County is 27131.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 67,262 |
| 2010 population | 64,142 |
| Change | +4.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| FIPS code | 27131 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Rice County
ZIP codes for Rice County, MN (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55019 | Dundas | Rice | View map |
| 55021 | Faribault | Rice | View map |
| 55046 | Lonsdale | Rice | View map |
| 55052 | Morristown | Rice | View map |
| 55053 | Nerstrand | Rice | View map |
| 55057 | Northfield | Rice | View map |
| 55087 | Warsaw | Rice | View map |
| 55088 | Webster | Rice | View map |
| 56052 | Kilkenny | Rice | View map |
Demographics & statistics
69,989
Population
37.3
Median age
$81,836
Median household income
$37,646
Per capita income
$308,256
Median home value
$1,022
Median monthly rent
88.4%
Home ownership
5.7%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
20,482
Housing units
28.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,994
Under 5
1,864
1,991
5–9
1,862
2,416
10–14
2,258
3,175
15–19
2,969
3,339
20–24
3,122
4,093
25–34
3,827
4,393
35–44
4,107
4,235
45–54
3,959
2,321
55–59
2,170
2,277
60–64
2,128
3,496
65–74
3,269
1,720
75–84
1,608
721
85+
675
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15,090 | 22.5% |
| 18 and over | 54,899 | 77.5% |
| 65 and over | 11,489 | 18.5% |
| Median age | 37.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78%
Hispanic or Latino
5.9%
Black or African American
5.8%
Two or more races
4.4%
Other race
3.4%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57,961 | 78% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,353 | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 4,331 | 5.8% |
| Two or more races | 3,275 | 4.4% |
| Other race | 2,492 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 1,492 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 354 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 84 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.4%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
4.2%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
7.3%
$50k–$75k
15.6%
$75k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
26.5%
$150k–$200k
12.1%
$200k+
9.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 26.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.1% |
| $200k+ | 9.8% |
| Median income | $81,836 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.3%
$50k–$100k
2.2%
$100k–$150k
4.9%
$150k–$200k
13.0%
$200k–$300k
24.5%
$300k–$500k
33.4%
$500k–$1M
16.3%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $308,256 |
| Median rent / month | $1,022 |
| Owner occupied | 88.4% |
| Renter occupied | 11.6% |
| Vacant | 10.5% |
| Single-family detached | 85.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.1% |
| Mobile homes | 3.6% |
| Median rooms | 7.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 29.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.3% |
| 3 or more | 41.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.9% |
| Electricity | 11.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 33.9% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| Wood | 3.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 13,014 | 63.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,818 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,454 | 15.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,047 | 15.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,456 | 29.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,833 | 32.8% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.3% | 22.1% |
| Married | 57.1% | 61.7% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
31.7%
Some college, no degree
19.7%
Associate's degree
13.6%
Bachelor's degree
19.5%
Graduate / professional
8.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 934 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 1,029 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 6,805 | 43.4% |
| High school | 3,764 | 22.6% |
| College / grad school | 7,339 | 23.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.7%
Manufacturing
15.2%
Construction
9.4%
Retail trade
8.9%
Professional & management
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.7%
Agriculture & mining
5.6%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Other services
4.5%
Public administration
3.8%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.3% |
| Service | 15.4% |
| Sales & office | 19.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.7% |
| Production & transportation | 15.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.5% |
| Government | 12.6% |
| Self-employed | 7.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.0% |
| Carpool | 7.1% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 3.6% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.8 |
Poverty
All people
5.7%
Under 18 years
5.5%
18 and over
5.8%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
9.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.9% |
| Retirement income | 22.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 26.8% |
| High cholesterol | 29.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 21.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.4% |
| No physical activity | 19.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 10.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.6% |
| Visited dentist | 71.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 9.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,798 | 8.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 6.9% |
| 65 and over | 28.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.7% |
| Public insurance | 35.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 66,131 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 3,606 | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,902 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 146 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 254 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 64,442 | 96.4% |
| Born in same state | 63,597 | 95.7% |
| Born in different state | 47,769 | 78.4% |
| Foreign born | 845 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,547 | 3.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,688 | 68.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 10,071 | 14.4% |
| Italian | 6,553 | 9.4% |
| French | 4,351 | 6.2% |
| Arab | 2,140 | 3.1% |
| English | 958 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 753 | 1.1% |
| Dutch | 591 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 107 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 15 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.4% |
| Internet access | 94.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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