Preston
City in Fillmore County, Minnesota

Preston is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, with 1,322 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 958 ft (292 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fountain, 5.5 miles NW.
- 1,322residents (2020 Census)
- 958 ftelevation · 292 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.4 km²
- 536 / sq mipopulation density
- 55965ZIP code
About Preston
Preston is a city in and the county seat of Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Preston had a population of 1,322. The Root River runs through it, and Mystery Cave State Park is nearby. It bills itself as "America's Trout Capital," with a 20-foot trout placed along Minnesota State Highway 16.
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Living in Preston
- Median household income
- $63,984
- Median home value
- $185,900
- Median rent
- $769/mo
- Median age
- 39.8
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Preston had 1,322 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,322 |
|---|---|
| Density | 536 per sq mi (207 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Preston at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Fillmore County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,322 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.46 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.6726° N, 92.0828° W |
| ZIP code | 55965 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2752450 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Preston
- Fountain5.5 mi NW
- Lanesboro6.4 mi NE
- Whalan8.9 mi NE
- Harmony9.0 mi SE
- Wykoff9.6 mi W
- Canton12.5 mi SE
- Chatfield12.9 mi NW
- Peterson14.9 mi NE
- Spring Valley15.4 mi W
- Rushford Village17.4 mi NE
- Ostrander17.6 mi W
- Lime Springs, IA18.4 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Preston
What county is Preston in?
Preston is in Fillmore County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Preston, MN?
1,322 people lived in Preston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Preston, MN?
The ZIP code of Preston is 55965.
What is the elevation of Preston?
958 feet (292 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Preston?
Fountain (5.5 mi), Lanesboro (6.4 mi), Whalan (8.9 mi), Harmony (9.0 mi), Wykoff (9.6 mi).
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