ZIP Code 55057 - Northfield Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 55057 is located in Northfield Minnesota. Portions of 55057 are also in Dundas and Northfield Township and Greenvale Township and Bridgewater Township and Waterford Township and Webster Township and Sciota Township and Castle Rock Township and Forest Township (Rice County) and Cannon City Township and Wheeling Township and Eureka Township. 55057 is primarily within Rice County, with some portions in Dakota County. Regionally, 55057 is located in Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul.
ZIP Code 55057 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Northfield |
| Primary County | Rice County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 25,307 |
| Area Code(s) | 507 / 651 / 952 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 55057 Map
55057 Demographics
55057 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Minnesota based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 55057 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 55057 is White. The current unemployment level in 55057 is 4.9%.
| Population | 25,307 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.43% |
| Population Density | 183 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,905 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $81,097 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $458,930 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 85.54% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 77.1% |
55057 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,511 | 85.52% |
| Black | 528 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic | 2,142 | 8.52% |
| Asian | 922 | 3.67% |
| Native American | 44 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.02% |
55057 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,297 | 80.41% |
| Black | 113 | 2.76% |
| Hispanic | 624 | 15.22% |
| Asian | 60 | 1.46% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
55057 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 556 | 4.51% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,506 | 28.46% |
| High School Diploma | 2,511 | 20.39% |
| No High School Diploma | 145 | 1.18% |
| GED or Alternate | 343 | 2.78% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,818 | 14.76% |
| Associates Degree | 1,035 | 8.4% |
| Masters Degree | 1,309 | 10.63% |
| Professional Degree | 417 | 3.39% |
| Doctorate Degree | 677 | 5.5% |
55057 Geography
| Coordinates | 44.47229004, -93.17961121 |
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| Cities/Towns in 55057 | |
| Region | Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Faribault-Northfield, MN Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Red Wing, MN |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 138 Square Miles |
55057 Schools
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55057 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b: -25F to -20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 51i - Big Woods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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