55971 ZIP Code — Rushford, MN

Fillmore County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55971 is located in Rushford, Minnesota, within Fillmore County. It covers approximately 84.32 square miles and serves a population of 2,897 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 55971

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 $219,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,691. 36% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 55971 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,897

population

84.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55971 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55971

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55971. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rushford	Acceptable
Rushford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55962 Peterson (6.3 mi) 55952 Lewiston (8.5 mi) 55943 Houston (9.9 mi) 55979 Utica (11.6 mi) 55949 Lanesboro (13.2 mi) 55987 Winona (13.2 mi) 55923 Chatfield (16.7 mi) 55954 Mabel (17 mi) 55925 Dakota (17.9 mi) 55974 Spring Grove (18.1 mi) 55959 Minnesota City (18.3 mi) 55972 Saint Charles (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,897
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	84.32 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	43.8320
Longitude	-91.7556
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	35.6%	37.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	34.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	24.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.9%	3.6%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,897

Population

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$76,691

Median household income

$35,604

Per capita income

$219,100

Median home value

$794

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

7.6%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

1,062

Housing units

28.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

111

Under 5

109

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

147

25–34

144

166

35–44

164

170

45–54

167

55–59

114

60–64

113

193

65–74

189

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	683	23.6%
18 and over	2,214	76.4%
65 and over	672	23.2%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Asian 1.1%

Other race 0.5%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,807	95.8%
Two or more races	37	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	32	1.1%
Asian	31	1.1%
Other race	15	0.5%
Black or African American	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.6%	37.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	34.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	24.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.9%	3.6%	8.5%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 25.9%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	25.9%
$150k–$200k	11.5%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$76,691

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$50k–$100k 4.4%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 22.1%

$200k–$300k 34.4%

$300k–$500k 16.3%

$500k–$1M 5.5%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$219,100
Median rent / month	$794
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	10.1%
Single-family detached	83.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	2.8%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	19.6%
1990–1999	18.3%
1980–1989	4.8%
1970–1979	10.1%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	29.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	37.6%
4 bedrooms	26.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	22.5%
2 vehicles	42.1%
3 or more	30.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.5%
Electricity	14.8%
Propane / LP gas	23.0%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	4.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	694	60.2%
Cohabiting couple	48	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	150	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	261	22.6%
Households with children under 18	327	28.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	408	35.4%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	19.6%
Married	63.7%	58.7%
Separated	0.4%	0.2%
Widowed	2.6%	11.2%
Divorced	7.3%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 27.0%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 16.7%

Bachelor's degree 19.0%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	28.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	71	11.6%
Kindergarten	33	5.4%
Elementary school	291	47.4%
High school	114	18.6%
College / grad school	105	17.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.2%

Manufacturing 17.0%

Retail trade 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 8.7%

Construction 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Other services 6.0%

Public administration 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Professional & management 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.9%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	13.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	17.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.3%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 7.6%

Under 18 years 12.0%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 14.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	24.6%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	30.6%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	24.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.8%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.1%
Visited dentist	68.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	177	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.4%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	5.3%
65 and over	30.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.0%
Public insurance	35.4%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,677	92.4%
Spanish	42	1.6%
Other Indo-European	29	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	11	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,824	97.5%
Born in same state	2,819	97.3%
Born in different state	1,850	63.9%
Foreign born	5	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	73	2.5%
Not a US citizen	16	21.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	1,069	36.9%
Arab	224	7.7%
Italian	204	7%
French	103	3.6%
English	48	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	30	1%
Irish	10	0.3%
German	3	0.1%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55971

What city is ZIP code 55971 in?

ZIP code 55971 is primarily assigned to Rushford, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55971 in?

ZIP code 55971 falls within Fillmore County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55971 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 55971 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 55971 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 55971 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 55971?

ZIP code 55971 has an estimated population of 2,897 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55971?

The median home value in ZIP code 55971 is $219,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 55971 in?

ZIP code 55971 observes the CST timezone.