Faribault, MN cityscape

55021

Faribault, MN

Total Population
30,973
Median Household Income
$66,742
Median Home Value
$244,700
Median Rent
$1,047

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$66,742
100.7% above state median
Home Value
$244,700
101.7% above state median
Rent
$1,047
100% above state median
Median Age
40.5 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

Do more with Faribault, MN 55021

Save this ZIP

Keep 55021 in your account to compare and revisit later — free.

Full ZIP report

Generate an in-depth, shareable report built from verified data for 55021.

New here? See report plans and pricing.

Location Map

Faribault, MN 55021

Loading map...

Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Faribault, MN

Median household income is 101% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$66,742
-11.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.7%
State: $-9,260,947
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.50 people

Total Households
11,435
Family Households
46.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
31.2%
#2 Industry
Education
22.9%
#3 Industry
Construction
13.9%
Total Employed Residents:9,135

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
6.5%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.2%
284 workers
Public Transit
0.3%
33 workers
Total Commuting Workers:12,726
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.6%
13,835 employed
Labor Force
14,653
788 unemployed
Median Age
40.5 years
Per Capita Income
$34,198
Poverty Rate
12.2%

Nearby ZIP Codes

Explore surrounding areas