ZIP Code 55917 - Blooming Prairie Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 55917 is located in Blooming Prairie Minnesota. Portions of 55917 are also in Blooming Prairie Township and Westfield Township and Newry Township and Udolpho Township and Ripley Township (Dodge County) and Aurora Township and Summit Township (Steele County) and Geneva Township. 55917 is primarily within Steele County, with some portions in Dodge County and Freeborn County. Regionally, 55917 is located in the Rochester-Mason City-Austin Area.
ZIP Code 55917 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Blooming Prairie |
| Primary County | Steele County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 3,771 |
| Area Code(s) | 507 |
| Current Time | CDT |
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55917 Demographics
55917 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 55917 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 55917 is White. The current unemployment level in 55917 is 4.9%.
| Population | 3,771 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.21% |
| Population Density | 26 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,406 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $65,769 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $369,140 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 89.44% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 89.32% |
55917 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,355 | 89.4% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 392 | 10.44% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.05% |
55917 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 711 | 91.04% |
| Black | 8 | 1.02% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 7.81% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
55917 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 191 | 8.23% |
| Bachelor Degree | 285 | 12.27% |
| High School Diploma | 947 | 40.78% |
| No High School Diploma | 5 | 0.22% |
| GED or Alternate | 88 | 3.79% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 373 | 16.06% |
| Associates Degree | 306 | 13.18% |
| Masters Degree | 101 | 4.35% |
| Professional Degree | 25 | 1.08% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1 | 0.04% |
55917 Geography
| Coordinates | 43.87902832, -93.06781769 |
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| Regions | Rochester-Mason City-Austin Area Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Owatonna, MN Rochester, MN Albert Lea, MN Austin, MN |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 145 Square Miles |
55917 Schools
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55917 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 | 47c - Iowan Surface | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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