ZIP Code 55904 Demographics & Data

Rochester, MN (ZIP Code 55904) Data Profile

Minnesota

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 55904

ZIP Code 55904 is associated with the city of Rochester in Minnesota (Olmsted County) in the U.S. It is estimated that 15.9% of residents in the 55904 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 36.2 years. About 90.8% of residents in this Minnesota region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $30,132. Median househould income is approximately $61,604, and an estimated 11% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 27,506.

Population in 55904

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 55904 is 27,506.

Rochester, MN

The 55904 ZIP Code is associated with Rochester, MN in Olmsted County.

Area Codes associated with 55904

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 55904 include 507.

Sunrise / Sunset in 55904

Sunrise: 7:38 am
Sunset: 4:32 pm
Sunrise in 55904 7:38 am
Sunrise in 55904 4:32 pm

Weather forecast for 55904

Overnight's forecast for 55904: Cloudy. Low around 20, with temperatures rising to around 26 overnight. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Current air quality in 55904

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 55904 Fair

Internet in 55904

About 86.1% of households in ZIP Code 55904 have broadband Internet service, while approximately 90.9% have a computer.

Gender in 55904

The gender split in ZIP Code 55904 is an estimated 50.8% female and approximately 49.2% male.

Health Insurance in 55904

Approximately 7.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 55904 (Rochester, MN) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 55904

The median household income in ZIP Code 55904 is $61,604, while the region's mean household income is $77,817. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $30,132. The per capita income in ZIP Code 55904 of $30,132 is approximately 19.91% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $37,625. An estimated 10.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately10.53% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.6% of the population in 55904 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.4% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 4.4% of 55904 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 55904. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 55904

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 7.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 17.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 14.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 14.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 7.6%
$200,000 or more per year 4.7%

Education levels in ZIP Code 55904

In ZIP Code 55904, 90.8% of the population graduated high school, while 29.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 12.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.3% in this Olmsted County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 55904

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 28.3%
Some college, no degree 20.0%
Associate's degree 13.0%
Bachelor's degree 17.3%
Graduate or professional degree 12.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 55904. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 55904

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 55904, 98.1% is one race, while 1.9% are two or more races. Approximately 8.0% of 55904 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 55904 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (80.3%), followed by Black or African American (14.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 55904. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 55904

Industry Percent
White 80.3%
Black or African American 14.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.5%
Some other race 2.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 55904

Residents of ZIP Code 55904 are younger than average. The median age of 36.2 years in ZIP Code 55904 is approximately 4.99% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.9% of the population in 55904 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 55904 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 55904. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 55904

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.1%
5 to 9 years 7.6%
10 to 14 years 7.4%
15 to 19 years 5.3%
20 to 24 years 6.0%
25 to 34 years 14.9%
35 to 44 years 13.5%
45 to 54 years 12.2%
55 to 59 years 7.5%
60 to 64 years 5.7%
65 to 74 years 7.0%
75 to 84 years 4.9%
85 years and over 1.1%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 55904 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 55904. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 55904

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 55904 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 55904 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 55904 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 55904

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 55904. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 55904. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 55904

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 55904

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 55904, an estimated 17.0% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 16.3% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 2.2% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Olmsted County region.

Age of Housing in 55904

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 6.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 12.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 7.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 12.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 17.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 9.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 10.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 5.1%
Built in 1939 or earlier 16.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 55904. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 55904

In 55904, 70.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.1 minutes. Approximately 42.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 55904 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 9.6% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.2% of 55904 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 55904. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 55904

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.2%
Construction 3.9%
Manufacturing 8.8%
Wholesale trade 1.6%
Retail trade 9.6%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.7%
Information 1.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 2.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 6.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 42.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.7%
Other services, except public administration 6.8%
Public administration 3.0%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 55904

In ZIP Code 55904, 80.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.2% of homes. Lastly, 8.8% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Olmsted County region.

Language Spoken in 55904

Language Spoken Percent
English only 80.6%
Spanish 7.3%
Other Indo-European languages 1.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.2%
Other languages 8.8%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 55904. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Utilities in ZIP Code 55904 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 55904 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.78 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.02% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.47% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 55904. This visualizes electricity rates in 55904 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 55904

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 55904 14.38¢/kWh 10.59¢/kWh 6.54¢/kWh
Minnesota 17.1¢/kWh 13.19¢/kWh 9.79¢/kWh
United States 18.07¢/kWh 14.06¢/kWh 9.02¢/kWh

Solar Power in 55904

Month ZIP Code 55904 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.31 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.13 3 6.31
Mar 5.14 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.43 5.13 7.3
May 5.37 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.79 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.08 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.88 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.58 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.34 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.36 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.96 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 55904. This visualizes solar power levels in 55904 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.