ZIP Code 55049 - Medford Minnesota

55049 Overview

ZIP Code 55049 is located in Medford Minnesota. Portions of 55049 are also in Owatonna and Medford Township and Deerfield Township (Steele County) and Merton Township and Clinton Falls Township and Walcott Township. 55049 is primarily within Steele County, with some portions in Rice County. Regionally, 55049 is located in Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul.

Stats Demographics Geography Politics Schools Climate Related Pages

ZIP Code 55049 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameMedford
Primary CountySteele County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)2,620
Area Code(s)507
Current Time
CST

ZIP Code 55049 Map

55049 Demographics

55049 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 55049 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 55049 is White. The current unemployment level in 55049 is 2.6%.

Population2,620
Population Growth Rate2.59%
Population Density69 People per Square Mile
Total Households918
Percentage High Income Households1.5%
Median Household Income (2021)$80,000
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$290,640
Current Unemployment Rate (December 2024)2.6%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 74.00%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 79.31%

55049 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White2,19173.42%
Black230.77%
Hispanic70623.66%
Asian331.11%
Native American80.27%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander230.77%

55049 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White70982.06%
Black70.81%
Hispanic14116.32%
Asian70.81%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

55049 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College16310.58%
Bachelor Degree21213.76%
High School Diploma51233.23%
No High School Diploma120.78%
GED or Alternate281.82%
1 or More Years of College31020.12%
Associates Degree23715.38%
Masters Degree573.7%
Professional Degree70.45%
Doctorate Degree30.19%

55049 Geography

Coordinates44.17528915,-93.24851990
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 55049
RegionMetro Minneapolis-St. Paul
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreasOwatonna, MN
Faribault-Northfield, MN
Time ZoneCentral Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area38 Square Miles

55049 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 4b: -25F to -20F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
Ecoregion47c - Iowan Surface

55049 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)29223447576159493723934
Avg Max Temp (°F)21284056707983807260402655
Avg Precip (In.)1.661.932.913.854.154.464.433.172.271.87131.7

Most Popular ZIP Code Searches in Minnesota