ZIP Code 55971 - Rushford Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 55971 is located in Rushford Minnesota. Portions of 55971 are also in Rushford Village and Peterson and Hart Township and Norway Township (Fillmore County) and Yucatan Township and Money Creek Township and Warren Township. 55971 is primarily within Fillmore County, with some portions in Winona County and Houston County. Regionally, 55971 is located in the Rochester-Mason City-Austin Area.
ZIP Code 55971 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Rushford |
| Primary County | Fillmore County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,897 |
| Area Code(s) | 507 |
| Current Time | CDT |
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55971 Demographics
55971 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 55971 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 55971 is White. The current unemployment level in 55971 is 4.9%.
| Population | 2,897 |
| Population Growth Rate | -8.81% |
| Population Density | 37 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,191 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $68,561 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $302,850 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.74% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.27% |
55971 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,697 | 96.74% |
| Black | 1 | 0.04% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 2.33% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
55971 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 624 | 97.5% |
| Black | 3 | 0.47% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 1.56% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
55971 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 169 | 8.6% |
| Bachelor Degree | 335 | 17.05% |
| High School Diploma | 650 | 33.08% |
| No High School Diploma | 23 | 1.17% |
| GED or Alternate | 24 | 1.22% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 361 | 18.37% |
| Associates Degree | 286 | 14.55% |
| Masters Degree | 113 | 5.75% |
| Professional Degree | 1 | 0.05% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3 | 0.15% |
55971 Geography
| Coordinates | 43.81470108, -91.75639343 |
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| Cities/Towns in 55971 | |
| Regions | Rochester-Mason City-Austin Area La Crosse-Eau Claire Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Rochester, MN Winona, MN La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 79 Square Miles |
55971 Schools
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55971 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b: -25F to -20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 52b - Paleozoic Plateau/Coulee Section | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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