55088 ZIP Code — Webster, MN

Rice County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55088 is located in Webster, Minnesota, within Rice County. It covers approximately 36.75 square miles and serves a population of 1,668 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 952.

About ZIP code 55088

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $468,000.

Median household income is $132,917. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 55088 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,668

population

36.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55088 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55088

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55088. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Webster	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55054 Elko New Market (3.8 mi) 55020 Elko New Market (4.4 mi) 55046 Lonsdale (5.3 mi) 55044 Lakeville (8.6 mi) 55057 Northfield (9.7 mi) 55019 Dundas (10.1 mi) 56071 New Prague (10.1 mi) 55372 Prior Lake (10.5 mi) 55372 Prior Lake (10.5 mi) 56069 Montgomery (10.9 mi) 55352 Jordan (14.5 mi) 55024 Farmington (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,668
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	36.75 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	44.5230
Longitude	-93.3830
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	952

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.7%	34.1%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	33.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	34.8%	26.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	19.0%	6.0%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,668

Population

People per sq mi

49.8

Median age

$132,917

Median household income

$53,474

Per capita income

$468,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

99.5%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

651

Housing units

29.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

119

35–44

122

140

45–54

144

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	364	21.8%
18 and over	1,304	78.2%
65 and over	327	19.6%
Median age	49.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Two or more races 2.4%

Black or African American 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,570	93.2%
Two or more races	41	2.4%
Black or African American	29	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	17	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.9%
Asian	9	0.5%
Other race	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.7%	34.1%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	33.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	34.8%	26.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	19.0%	6.0%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 3.4%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 5.2%

$50k–$75k 9.1%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 28.3%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k+ 20.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	3.4%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	5.2%
$50k–$75k	9.1%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	28.3%
$150k–$200k	16.8%
$200k+	20.3%
Median income	$132,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$100k–$150k 2.7%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 33.7%

$500k–$1M 38.8%

$1M+ 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$468,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	99.5%
Renter occupied	0.5%
Vacant	9.6%
Single-family detached	96.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	7.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.1%
2010–2019	10.7%
2000–2009	17.0%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	17.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	9.3%
3 bedrooms	41.9%
4 bedrooms	36.2%
5+ bedrooms	9.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	8.6%
2 vehicles	37.2%
3 or more	53.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.5%
Electricity	4.4%
Propane / LP gas	24.4%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	2.4%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	430	72.8%
Cohabiting couple	44	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	54	9.1%
Female householder, no spouse	63	10.7%
Households with children under 18	178	30.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	216	36.5%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.3%	13.8%
Married	64.2%	67.0%
Separated	1.2%	1.2%
Widowed	0.9%	8.9%
Divorced	9.4%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 24.8%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 16.1%

Bachelor's degree 18.1%

Graduate / professional 11.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	29.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	12.8%
Kindergarten	26	8.5%
Elementary school	148	48.5%
High school	73	23.9%
College / grad school	19	6.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Manufacturing 13.3%

Retail trade 10.5%

Construction 9.3%

Other services 8.1%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Professional & management 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Public administration 4.7%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.0%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	24.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	9.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.5%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 1.2%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 5.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.7%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	28.6%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	22.8%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	4.9%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	18.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.0%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	10.1%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	8.4%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.3%
Visited dentist	73.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	8.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	132	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.6%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	5.7%
65 and over	23.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.8%
Public insurance	29.1%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,559	93.5%
Spanish	7	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,651	99.0%
Born in same state	1,636	98.1%
Born in different state	1,312	78.7%
Foreign born	15	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	17	1.0%
Not a US citizen	15	88.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	230	13.8%
Italian	148	8.9%
French	90	5.4%
Arab	24	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	13	0.8%
Dutch	13	0.8%
German	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55088

What city is ZIP code 55088 in?

ZIP code 55088 is primarily assigned to Webster, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55088 in?

ZIP code 55088 falls within Rice County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 55088 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 55088 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55088?

The median household income in ZIP code 55088 is $132,917, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55088?

The median home value in ZIP code 55088 is $468,000.

Does ZIP code 55088 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 55088 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 55088 in?

ZIP code 55088 observes the CST timezone.