Zumbro Parkway Bridge · National Register of Historic Places
Zumbro Falls’s story
169 years in pictures
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1857Zumbro Falls is settled
Zumbro FallsMN
Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
4 bordering townsMap →
Zumbro Parkway Bridge · Photo: Mazzmn at English Wikipedia · Public domain
Population
154
2025 Census estimate · −1.9% since 2020
Typical home
$467K
+9.9% in a year
Household income
$94K
median
Median age
33.9
years
Jobs based here
61
Balanced
Is Zumbro Falls a good place to live?
Zumbro Falls’ average trip to work is 42 minutes, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 23 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Its National Register listings include Zumbro Parkway Bridge. Zumbro Falls has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Zumbro Falls stand out
Where Zumbro Falls beats most towns.
Small town
154 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Zumbro TownshipChester TownshipGillford TownshipHyde Park TownshipZumbro Falls
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Zumbro Falls: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Zumbro Falls, and how to reach them.
PowerXcel Energy17.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterZumbro Falls water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Zumbro Falls’ trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWabasha County Auditor/TreasurerWabasha County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code5599155991 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Zumbro Falls.
Housing
Zumbro Falls’ typical home value is about $467K
The typical Zumbro Falls home is worth about $467,000, up 9.9% in a year, 34% above the Minnesota typical home. 83% of Zumbro Falls households own their home, above both Minnesota’s towns (75%) and U.S. towns (73%).
$467KZillow home value
Typical home value
Zumbro Falls$467K
Minnesota$349K
+9.9%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Zumbro Falls
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 79% of U.S. communities. Since 2010, 20 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Zumbro Falls.
79risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
20
paid flood claims since 2010
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Zumbro Falls, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Zumbro Falls has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Zumbro Falls is 82°F.
44″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–27°
Spring34–55°
Summer58–80°
Fall37–58°
Sep 30
typical first frost
May 9
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
About one in three of Zumbro Falls’ working residents commute to Rochester
Most working residents leave Zumbro Falls for work: only 1% work in town. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line in Zumbro Falls. The top destinations are Rochester (33%), Zumbrota (8%) and Pine Island (7%).
1%work in town
| Zumbro Falls | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 2.5% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Median household income | $94,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Zumbro Falls1%
Rochester33%
Zumbrota8%
Pine Island7%
Lake City6%
18 mi
median commute distance
61
jobs based in Zumbro Falls
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy Zumbro Falls is
Zumbro Falls beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 21% of Zumbro Falls adults binge drink.
| Zumbro Falls | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 75% | 79% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 35% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
1 better30 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Zumbro Falls | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 75.4% | 68.7% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 63.6% | 67.5% |
Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City
13.7 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 45 attractions →Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and 3 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Zumbro Falls. Close and well known come first.
30 mi National RiverMississippi National River and Recreation Area225K visitors a year18 mi Zoo & aquariumOxbow Park and Zollman Zoo
19 mi MuseumRochester Art Center
18 mi AttractionReads Landing OverlookSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area: NPS/Gordon Dietzman, Public domain · Rochester Art Center: Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2 · Reads Landing Overlook: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Zumbro Falls
16pages on Zumbro Falls
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Zumbro Falls; the nearest are
University of Minnesota-RochesterUniversity or college · Public · Rochester18.4 mi$15,016 in-state tuitionRochester Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Rochester18.9 mi$6,389 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Zumbro Falls residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
Landmarks
2 places in Zumbro Falls on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Zumbro Falls
City in Minnesota, United States
Zumbro Falls is a city along the Zumbro River in Wabasha County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 155 at the 2020 census. U.S. Highway 63 and Minnesota 60 intersect in Zumbro Falls.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 843 ft
- ZIP code
- 55991
- Area code
- 320
Questions about Zumbro Falls
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Zumbro Falls, MN a good place to live?
Zumbro Falls has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.