55973 ZIP Code — Sargeant, MN

Mower County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55973 is located in Sargeant, Minnesota, within Mower County. It covers approximately 29.75 square miles and serves a population of 255 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 55973

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 $250,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,875. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 55973 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

255
population
29.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55973 ZIP code map
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City Status
Sargeant Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 255
Population density 9 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 099
Geography
Land area 29.75 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 43.8050
Longitude -92.7495
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 26.1% 45.6% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 35.9% 33.1% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 33.7% 17.8% 26.5%
Over $200k 4.3% 3.5% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

255
Population
9
People per sq mi
42.5
Median age
$86,875
Median household income
$42,669
Per capita income
$250,000
Median home value
$1,500
Median monthly rent
89.5%
Home ownership
7.1%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unemployment
98
Housing units
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
9
Under 5
8
5
5–9
4
9
10–14
7
5
15–19
4
7
20–24
6
23
25–34
20
16
35–44
14
23
45–54
20
9
55–59
7
15
60–64
14
10
65–74
8
6
75–84
5
1
85+
0
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 185120.0%
18 and over20480.0%
65 and over3011.8%
Median age42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
GroupCount%
White25098%
Asian41.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 26.1% 45.6% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 35.9% 33.1% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 33.7% 17.8% 26.5%
Over $200k 4.3% 3.5% 8.5%
Under $10k 2.9%
$10k–$15k 1.9%
$15k–$25k 7.6%
$25k–$35k 5.7%
$35k–$50k 4.8%
$50k–$75k 17.1%
$75k–$100k 14.3%
$100k–$150k 22.9%
$150k–$200k 13.3%
$200k+ 9.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.9%
$10k–$15k1.9%
$15k–$25k7.6%
$25k–$35k5.7%
$35k–$50k4.8%
$50k–$75k17.1%
$75k–$100k14.3%
$100k–$150k22.9%
$150k–$200k13.3%
$200k+9.5%
Median income$86,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.1%
$50k–$100k 5.3%
$100k–$150k 11.7%
$150k–$200k 13.8%
$200k–$300k 27.7%
$300k–$500k 25.5%
$500k–$1M 13.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$250,000
Median rent / month$1,500
Owner occupied89.5%
Renter occupied10.5%
Vacant3.7%
Single-family detached95.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.7%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)2.48

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.7%
2000–20099.2%
1990–199911.9%
1980–19894.6%
1970–197913.8%
1960–19695.5%
1950–19597.3%
1940–19490.9%
1939 or earlier43.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.7%
2 bedrooms18.3%
3 bedrooms49.5%
4 bedrooms19.3%
5+ bedrooms9.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.8%
1 vehicle10.5%
2 vehicles31.4%
3 or more53.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas29.5%
Electricity5.7%
Propane / LP gas60.0%
Wood2.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family6360.0%
Cohabiting couple65.7%
Male householder, no spouse2221.0%
Female householder, no spouse1413.3%
Households with children under 182624.8%
Households with seniors (65+)2120.0%
Average household size2.43

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.3%18.9%
Married65.3%68.4%
Separated0.8%1.1%
Widowed0.0%8.4%
Divorced7.6%3.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 3.1%
HS graduate 40.8%
Some college, no degree 18.3%
Associate's degree 17.8%
Bachelor's degree 12.6%
Graduate / professional 7.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.9%
Bachelor's or higher19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool24.3%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school2452.2%
High school715.2%
College / grad school1328.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.5%
Manufacturing 15.6%
Agriculture & mining 10.0%
Retail trade 8.8%
Transportation & utilities 8.8%
Professional & management 5.6%
Other services 5.0%
Construction 3.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%
Wholesale trade 1.3%
Finance & real estate 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.1%
Service11.3%
Sales & office15.6%
Natural resources & construction16.9%
Production & transportation23.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector71.9%
Government13.8%
Self-employed13.8%
Unpaid family workers0.6%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone74.5%
Carpool6.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.7%
Work from home12.1%
Other means1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)29.5

Poverty

All people 7.1%
Under 18 years 2.0%
18 and over 8.3%
Married-couple families 4.8%
Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security20.0%
Retirement income18.1%
Supplemental Security7.6%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP5.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.4%
High blood pressure30.5%
High cholesterol29.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis25.2%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease5.9%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.5%
Binge drinking19.5%
No physical activity22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.1%
Depression23.1%
Fair or poor health12.8%
Poor mental health14.1%
Poor physical health9.9%
No health insurance10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)66.5%
Visited dentist64.5%
Cholesterol screening89.1%
Teeth loss12.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans94.4%
Disability%
Any disability12.2%
Under 189.8%
18–64 years13.2%
65 and over10.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance80.4%
Public insurance22.0%
No insurance5.9%
Uninsured under 192.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only23893.3%
Spanish20.8%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander20.8%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)25198.4%
Born in same state25198.4%
Born in different state21082.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen41.6%
Not a US citizen4100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish6425.1%
Italian228.6%
French103.9%
AncestryCount%
Arab93.5%
English31.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.2%
Internet access96.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55973

What city is ZIP code 55973 in?

ZIP code 55973 is primarily assigned to Sargeant, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55973 in?

ZIP code 55973 falls within Mower County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55973 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 55973 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 55973?

ZIP code 55973 has an estimated population of 255 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55973?

The median household income in ZIP code 55973 is $86,875, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55973?

The median home value in ZIP code 55973 is $250,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 55973 in?

ZIP code 55973 observes the CST timezone.

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