55904 ZIP Code — Rochester, MN
Olmsted County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55904 is located in Rochester, Minnesota, within Olmsted County. It covers approximately 60.13 square miles and serves a population of 28,816 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.
About ZIP code 55904
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $223,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $73,588.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
28,816
population
60.13
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55904 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55904
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55904. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Rochester | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
55905 Rochester (5.8 mi)
55902 Rochester (6 mi)
55934 Eyota (7.1 mi)
55976 Stewartville (7.2 mi)
55901 Rochester (10.1 mi)
55906 Rochester (10.7 mi)
55920 Byron (11.5 mi)
55929 Dover (13.2 mi)
55932 Elgin (13.2 mi)
55960 Oronoco (13.9 mi)
55967 Racine (14 mi)
55972 Saint Charles (16.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,816 |
| Population density | 479 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 109 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 60.13 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.9532 |
| Longitude | -92.4005 |
| 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 | 35.0% | 29.7% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.1% | 31.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.8% | 29.1% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
28,816
Population
479
People per sq mi
36.7
Median age
$73,588
Median household income
$37,828
Per capita income
$223,200
Median home value
$1,190
Median monthly rent
66.4%
Home ownership
9.5%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
8,808
Housing units
36.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
914
Under 5
889
768
5–9
747
1,066
10–14
1,036
962
15–19
934
985
20–24
957
2,241
25–34
2,178
2,047
35–44
1,989
1,713
45–54
1,665
816
55–59
793
867
60–64
843
1,314
65–74
1,277
754
75–84
733
166
85+
162
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,798 | 23.6% |
| 18 and over | 22,018 | 76.4% |
| 65 and over | 4,406 | 15.3% |
| Median age | 36.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.5%
Black or African American
9.7%
Two or more races
4.7%
Hispanic or Latino
4.2%
Asian
4.1%
Other race
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,702 | 75.5% |
| Black or African American | 2,916 | 9.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,418 | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,249 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 1,226 | 4.1% |
| Other race | 414 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 115 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.0% | 29.7% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.1% | 31.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.8% | 29.1% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
8.1%
$25k–$35k
4.8%
$35k–$50k
9.4%
$50k–$75k
22.5%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
16.7%
$150k–$200k
9.0%
$200k+
8.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.0% |
| $200k+ | 8.1% |
| Median income | $73,588 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.6%
$50k–$100k
2.2%
$100k–$150k
15.2%
$150k–$200k
16.8%
$200k–$300k
34.5%
$300k–$500k
19.5%
$500k–$1M
5.4%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $223,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,190 |
| Owner occupied | 66.4% |
| Renter occupied | 33.6% |
| Vacant | 6.9% |
| Single-family detached | 61.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 15.3% |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.9% |
| 3 or more | 18.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 71.1% |
| Electricity | 21.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,855 | 40.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,079 | 9.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,465 | 20.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,545 | 29.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,511 | 29.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,144 | 26.3% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.3% | 34.6% |
| Married | 45.0% | 45.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 12.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.7%
Some HS, no diploma
3.8%
HS graduate
25.2%
Some college, no degree
18.1%
Associate's degree
12.3%
Bachelor's degree
23.9%
Graduate / professional
13.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 398 | 5.5% |
| Kindergarten | 459 | 6.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,927 | 40.5% |
| High school | 1,500 | 20.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,947 | 26.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
47.3%
Retail trade
7.8%
Professional & management
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Manufacturing
6.7%
Construction
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Other services
4.1%
Public administration
3.1%
Finance & real estate
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.1% |
| Service | 18.8% |
| Sales & office | 14.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.9% |
| Production & transportation | 12.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.2% |
| Government | 11.9% |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.4% |
| Carpool | 11.3% |
| Public transit | 3.8% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Work from home | 8.0% |
| Other means | 2.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.1 |
Poverty
All people
9.5%
Under 18 years
10.5%
18 and over
9.2%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
23.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.1% |
| Retirement income | 18.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| High blood pressure | 26.3% |
| High cholesterol | 28.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 21.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.8% |
| Binge drinking | 18.8% |
| No physical activity | 20.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.9% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 12.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 64.6% |
| Visited dentist | 65.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.9% |
| Teeth loss | 12.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,312 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 and over | 31.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.5% |
| Public insurance | 31.8% |
| No insurance | 6.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,013 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 1,649 | 6.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 325 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 167 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 326 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,495 | 88.5% |
| Born in same state | 25,310 | 87.8% |
| Born in different state | 17,534 | 60.8% |
| Foreign born | 185 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,321 | 11.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,900 | 57.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 3,411 | 11.8% |
| Italian | 2,836 | 9.8% |
| French | 1,911 | 6.6% |
| Arab | 657 | 2.3% |
| English | 369 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 364 | 1.3% |
| German | 145 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 118 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 41 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.4% |
| Internet access | 93.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55904
What city is ZIP code 55904 in?
ZIP code 55904 is primarily assigned to Rochester, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55904 in?
ZIP code 55904 falls within Olmsted County, Minnesota.
What is the population of ZIP code 55904?
ZIP code 55904 has an estimated population of 28,816 residents, with a density of 479 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55904?
The median home value in ZIP code 55904 is $223,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 55904?
The median household income in ZIP code 55904 is $73,588, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 55904 in?
ZIP code 55904 observes the CST timezone.