Peterson
City in Fillmore County, Minnesota

Peterson is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, with 234 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 761 ft (232 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rushford Village, 2.6 miles NE.
- 234residents (2020 Census)
- 761 ftelevation · 232 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 492 / sq mipopulation density
- 55962ZIP code
About Peterson
Peterson is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Peterson had a population of 234.
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Living in Peterson
- Median household income
- $71,000
- Median home value
- $133,900
- Median rent
- $650/mo
- Median age
- 29.8
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Peterson had 234 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 234 |
|---|---|
| Density | 492 per sq mi (190 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Peterson at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Fillmore County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 234 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.48 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.7885° N, 91.8320° W |
| ZIP code | 55962 |
| Official website | petersonmn.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2750596 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Peterson
- Rushford Village2.6 mi NE
- Rushford4.3 mi NE
- Whalan6.0 mi SW
- Lanesboro8.6 mi SW
- Houston13.2 mi E
- Lewiston13.5 mi N
- Utica14.3 mi NW
- Preston14.9 mi SW
- Fountain15.4 mi W
- Stockton16.8 mi N
- St. Charles16.9 mi NW
- Chatfield17.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Peterson
What county is Peterson in?
Peterson is in Fillmore County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Peterson, MN?
234 people lived in Peterson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Peterson, MN?
The ZIP code of Peterson is 55962.
What is the elevation of Peterson?
761 feet (232 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Peterson?
Rushford Village (2.6 mi), Rushford (4.3 mi), Whalan (6.0 mi), Lanesboro (8.6 mi), Houston (13.2 mi).
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