55977 ZIP Code — Taopi, MN

Mower County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55977 is located in Taopi, Minnesota, within Mower County. It covers approximately 23.98 square miles and serves a population of 186 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

186
population
23.98
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55977 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55977

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City Status
Taopi Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 186
Population density 8 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 099
Geography
Land area 23.98 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 43.5580
Longitude -92.6289
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 45.2% 45.6% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 26.0% 33.1% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 27.4% 17.8% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.4% 3.5% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

186
Population
8
People per sq mi
41.0
Median age
$61,250
Median household income
$31,384
Per capita income
$225,000
Median home value
$925
Median monthly rent
81.6%
Home ownership
8.6%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
70
Housing units
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
7
Under 5
6
8
5–9
7
9
10–14
8
7
15–19
6
4
20–24
4
8
25–34
7
16
35–44
14
9
45–54
7
4
55–59
3
8
60–64
6
13
65–74
11
4
75–84
4
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 185529.6%
18 and over13170.4%
65 and over3820.4%
Median age41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White186100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 45.2% 45.6% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 26.0% 33.1% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 27.4% 17.8% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.4% 3.5% 8.5%
Under $10k 5.3%
$10k–$15k 1.3%
$15k–$25k 9.2%
$25k–$35k 15.8%
$35k–$50k 9.2%
$50k–$75k 17.1%
$75k–$100k 9.2%
$100k–$150k 19.7%
$150k–$200k 6.6%
$200k+ 6.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.3%
$10k–$15k1.3%
$15k–$25k9.2%
$25k–$35k15.8%
$35k–$50k9.2%
$50k–$75k17.1%
$75k–$100k9.2%
$100k–$150k19.7%
$150k–$200k6.6%
$200k+6.6%
Median income$61,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%
$50k–$100k 9.7%
$100k–$150k 12.9%
$150k–$200k 11.3%
$200k–$300k 9.7%
$300k–$500k 38.7%
$500k–$1M 6.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$225,000
Median rent / month$925
Owner occupied81.6%
Renter occupied18.4%
Vacant9.5%
Single-family detached84.5%
Large apartment buildings1.2%
Mobile homes2.4%
Median rooms7.3
Avg household size (owned)2.42

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20198.3%
2000–20094.8%
1990–199914.3%
1980–198913.1%
1970–197914.3%
1960–19694.8%
1950–195910.7%
1940–19491.2%
1939 or earlier28.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom7.1%
2 bedrooms25.0%
3 bedrooms33.3%
4 bedrooms28.6%
5+ bedrooms6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle15.8%
2 vehicles39.5%
3 or more44.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas27.6%
Electricity7.9%
Propane / LP gas60.5%
No fuel used1.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5268.4%
Cohabiting couple56.6%
Male householder, no spouse1114.5%
Female householder, no spouse810.5%
Households with children under 182836.8%
Households with seniors (65+)2532.9%
Average household size2.45

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married23.9%14.3%
Married69.0%71.4%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%10.0%
Divorced7.0%4.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%
Some HS, no diploma 0.0%
HS graduate 47.5%
Some college, no degree 20.8%
Associate's degree 15.0%
Bachelor's degree 12.5%
Graduate / professional 3.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher99.2%
Bachelor's or higher15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool919.6%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school2145.7%
High school1123.9%
College / grad school510.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 24.1%
Education & healthcare 21.8%
Construction 19.5%
Manufacturing 6.9%
Transportation & utilities 5.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%
Public administration 4.6%
Information 3.4%
Retail trade 2.3%
Finance & real estate 2.3%
Other services 2.3%
Wholesale trade 1.1%
Professional & management 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts46.0%
Service10.3%
Sales & office16.1%
Natural resources & construction20.7%
Production & transportation6.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector69.0%
Government12.6%
Self-employed17.2%
Unpaid family workers1.1%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone74.1%
Carpool9.4%
Public transit1.2%
Walk2.4%
Work from home12.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)18.2

Poverty

All people 8.6%
Under 18 years 7.4%
18 and over 9.2%
Married-couple families 9.6%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.8%
Retirement income13.2%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance6.6%
Food stamps / SNAP9.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.6%
High blood pressure28.1%
High cholesterol28.4%
Diabetes8.3%
Heart disease5.8%
Stroke2.6%
Asthma8.8%
Arthritis23.2%
Kidney disease2.5%
Pulmonary disease5.4%
Cancer6.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.2%
Binge drinking21.6%
No physical activity20.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.0%
Depression23.5%
Fair or poor health11.7%
Poor mental health14.2%
Poor physical health9.1%
No health insurance10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)64.6%
Visited dentist65.0%
Cholesterol screening87.4%
Teeth loss10.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans96.9%
Disability%
Any disability5.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years0.0%
65 and over28.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance72.6%
Public insurance45.2%
No insurance5.4%
Uninsured under 197.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only17393.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)18599.5%
Born in same state18599.5%
Born in different state15181.2%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen10.5%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish5328.5%
Italian2111.3%
Arab94.8%
AncestryCount%
French42.2%
Dutch21.1%
English10.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.9%
Internet access82.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55977

What city is ZIP code 55977 in?

ZIP code 55977 is primarily assigned to Taopi, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55977 in?

ZIP code 55977 falls within Mower County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55977 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 55977 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 55977 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 55977 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 55977?

ZIP code 55977 has an estimated population of 186 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55977?

The median household income in ZIP code 55977 is $61,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 55977 in?

ZIP code 55977 observes the CST timezone.

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