Rush City, Minnesota
Gutters, roofing, siding and windows in ZIP code 55069, Rush City, MN
Omega Exteriors serves ZIP code 55069, in Rush City, Rock Creek and Harris, MN, from its Farmington office about 74 miles away. ZIP code 55069 has 5,936 residents in 2,057 households (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Call our Farmington office at (651) 998-8500 or request a free estimate online.
Your home's exterior
What this means for your home's exterior
A figure from the public record of ZIP code 55069 for each of 4 service lines, and what such a figure means.
- Gutters in ZIP code 55069
Chisago County averages 32.7 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). One inch of rain on 1,000 square feet of roof is about 623 gallons of water for the gutters to carry.
- Roofing in ZIP code 55069
9 of the 25 hail events on record within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55069 from 2016 through March 31, 2026 had hail 1.5 inches or larger. The National Weather Service counts hail of 1 inch or larger as severe.
- Siding in ZIP code 55069
The strongest thunderstorm wind on record within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55069 from 2016 through September 22, 2025 was 84 mph. The National Weather Service counts a thunderstorm wind of 58 mph or more as severe.
- Windows in ZIP code 55069
46% of homes in ZIP code 55069 were built before 1980. A home built before 1980 was built before the energy codes in force today were written.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025); American Community Survey 2023, 5-year; NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
Location
Where ZIP code 55069 is
The county, the nearest office and the cities and towns on our pages that ZIP code 55069 reaches.
ZIP code 55069 is filed here under Rush City, in Chisago County, Minnesota; its center is about 74 miles north of our Farmington office. ZIP code 55069 also extends into Pine County. Our address file holds 2,396 address points in ZIP code 55069. ZIP code 55069 reaches into 3 cities and towns on our pages: Rush City (1,101 address points), Rock Creek (180) and Harris (44). Rush City holds the most of its address points, so this page sits under Rush City.
Table: 3 rows by city or town
| City or town | Address points in ZIP code 55069 | Share of those listed here |
|---|---|---|
| Rush City | 1,101 | 83% |
| Rock Creek | 180 | 14% |
| Harris | 44 | 3% |
Source: Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas and address points (a ZIP code can also take in land outside any city or town).
Housing
Homes in ZIP code 55069
Housing figures for ZIP code 55069 from the American Community Survey 2023, 5-year, with a table of homes by year built.
ZIP code 55069 has 2,266 housing units, and 77% of them are single-family detached homes (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Another 6% are attached homes such as townhomes. Mobile homes make up 5% of the housing units.
The median home in ZIP code 55069 was built in 1983. 46% of homes in ZIP code 55069 were built before 1980, and 23% were built in 2000 or later. The most common building period is 1990–1999, with 387 homes.
78% of occupied homes in ZIP code 55069 are owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home in ZIP code 55069 is valued at $279,800. Among occupied homes in ZIP code 55069, 47% heat with utility gas, 14% with electricity, 33% with bottled or tank gas and 4% with wood.
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 15 | 1% |
| 2010–2019 | 124 | 5% |
| 2000–2009 | 375 | 17% |
| 1990–1999 | 387 | 17% |
| 1980–1989 | 324 | 14% |
| 1970–1979 | 276 | 12% |
| 1960–1969 | 140 | 6% |
| 1950–1959 | 175 | 8% |
| 1940–1949 | 69 | 3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 381 | 17% |
Source: American Community Survey 2023, 5-year (tables B25024, B25034, B25035, B25003, B25077, B25040), for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 55069.
Nearby
ZIP code 55069 and the ZIP codes around it
8 nearby ZIP codes, each with its distance and the same Census housing figures.
The nearest other ZIP codes we serve, measured center to center, are 55032 in Harris (7.3 miles south), 55063 in Pine City (10 miles north), 55006 in Braham (12 miles west), 55080 in Stanchfield (12 miles west), 55030 in Grasston (12 miles northwest) and 55056 in North Branch (13 miles south). The table sets ZIP code 55069 beside the 8 ZIP codes nearest to it, using the same Census figures for each.
Table: 9 ZIP codes compared
| ZIP code | Main city | From ZIP code 55069 | Households | Median year built | Median home value | Owner-occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55069 | Rush City | this page | 2,057 | 1983 | $279,800 | 78% |
| 55032 | Harris | 7.3 miles south | 1,250 | 1983 | $363,200 | 93% |
| 55063 | Pine City | 10 miles north | 3,987 | 1982 | $239,000 | 81% |
| 55006 | Braham | 12 miles west | 1,460 | 1978 | $209,100 | 79% |
| 55080 | Stanchfield | 12 miles west | 1,172 | 1980 | $337,700 | 90% |
| 55030 | Grasston | 12 miles northwest | 530 | 1976 | $214,900 | 92% |
| 55056 | North Branch | 13 miles south | 5,497 | 1994 | $297,600 | 84% |
| 55008 | Cambridge | 17 miles southwest | 6,532 | 1989 | $267,400 | 77% |
| 55012 | Center City | 19 miles southeast | 732 | 1977 | $367,500 | 90% |
Source: American Community Survey 2023, 5-year, by ZIP Code Tabulation Area; distances are straight lines between ZIP code centers.
Storm record
Storm record near ZIP code 55069
Events in the NOAA Storm Events Database within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55069, from 2016 through March 31, 2026 for hail and through September 22, 2025 for thunderstorm wind and tornadoes.
The NOAA Storm Events Database records 25 hail events, 16 thunderstorm-wind events and 2 tornadoes within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55069 from 2016 through March 31, 2026 for hail and through September 22, 2025 for thunderstorm wind and tornadoes. The largest hail on record there in that period was 3 inches on July 19, 2019, near Rock Creek. 9 of those hail events had hail 1.5 inches or larger.
The closest event to the center of ZIP code 55069 was 64 mph wind on July 18, 2020, less than 1 mile away near Rush City. The most recent hail event within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55069 was on August 11, 2023: 1 in hail near Harris. The most recent thunderstorm-wind event within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55069 was on August 11, 2023, near Pine City. The strongest thunderstorm wind recorded within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55069 in that period was 84 mph. The busiest year was 2022, with 14 events in all.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
Event list
Recorded events within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55069
The 12 most recent events on record, newest first, each with its date, type and distance in miles.
Table: the 12 most recent events
| Date | Event | Nearest place | Miles away |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2023 | 1 in hail | Harris | 8.8 |
| August 11, 2023 | 58 mph wind | Pine City | 9.5 |
| August 11, 2023 | 58 mph wind | Rock Creek | 4 |
| July 27, 2023 | 0.75 in hail | North Branch | 10 |
| July 27, 2023 | 1 in hail | Rush City | 2.6 |
| July 27, 2023 | 1 in hail | North Branch | 9.4 |
| July 27, 2023 | 58 mph wind | Rush City | 2.4 |
| June 27, 2022 | 0.75 in hail | Rock Creek | 6 |
| June 23, 2022 | 60 mph wind | Rock Creek | 4.7 |
| May 30, 2022 | 64 mph wind | Braham | 9.9 |
| May 30, 2022 | 58 mph wind | Pine City | 9.5 |
| May 12, 2022 | 1.25 in hail | Braham | 9.9 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
By year
Events within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55069 by year
Hail, thunderstorm-wind and tornado events for each year from 2016 through 2026.
| Year | Hail events | Wind events | Tornadoes | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | no data yet | no data yet | — |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2022 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1.75 in |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1.5 in |
| 2019 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 3 in |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
Risk ratings
Chisago County storm and winter risk ratings
FEMA National Risk Index scores for 7 perils in Chisago County, with the county's rank in Minnesota.
This page is filed under Rush City, which is in Chisago County; the ratings below are that county's. Chisago County scores 76.3 of 100 for hail in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 33rd of 87 Minnesota counties. Chisago County scores 76.8 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 26th of 87 Minnesota counties. Chisago County scores 42.8 of 100 for winter weather in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 72nd of 87 Minnesota counties. Of the perils listed here, the highest score in Chisago County is for strong wind, at 76.8 of 100.
Chisago County averages 32.7 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). The average annual temperature in Chisago County is 43.7°F.
Table: risk scores for 7 perils
| Peril | Score (0–100) | Rank in Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 76.3 | 33rd of 87 |
| Strong wind | 76.8 | 26th of 87 |
| Tornado | 75.5 | 38th of 87 |
| Winter weather | 42.8 | 72nd of 87 |
| Ice storm | 38.6 | 48th of 87 |
| Cold wave | 61.6 | 52nd of 87 |
| Lightning | 54.2 | 19th of 87 |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, 2026 release; rank among the state's counties computed from the scores; NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
Your local office
Served from our Farmington office
How to reach the Farmington office, the nearest to the center of ZIP code 55069.
Our Farmington office is at 821 3rd St, Farmington, MN 55024, about 74 miles from the center of ZIP code 55069. Its hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. You can reach that office at (651) 998-8500.
Questions
Questions about ZIP code 55069
8 questions and answers about Omega Exteriors in ZIP code 55069.
Does Omega Exteriors serve ZIP code 55069?
Yes. Omega Exteriors serves ZIP code 55069, in Rush City, Rock Creek and Harris, MN, from its Farmington office about 74 miles away.
Which cities does ZIP code 55069 cover?
ZIP code 55069 reaches into 3 cities and towns on our pages: Rush City (1,101 address points), Rock Creek (180) and Harris (44). Rush City holds the most of its address points, so this page sits under Rush City.
How often does hail hit ZIP code 55069?
NOAA lists 25 hail events within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55069 from 2016 through March 31, 2026. By year: 2026: 0, 2025: 0, 2024: 0, 2023: 4, 2022: 11, 2021: 0, 2020: 2, 2019: 8, 2018: 0, 2017: 0, 2016: 0.
When was the last recorded storm near ZIP code 55069?
The most recent event on record within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55069 is 1 in hail on August 11, 2023, near Harris.
Have tornadoes been recorded near ZIP code 55069?
NOAA lists 2 tornadoes within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55069 from 2016 through September 22, 2025.
How old are homes in ZIP code 55069?
The median home in ZIP code 55069 was built in 1983, and 46% of homes there were built before 1980.
How does Chisago County rate for hail and wind risk?
Chisago County scores 76.3 of 100 for hail and 76.8 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, ranking 33rd and 26th of 87 Minnesota counties.
Which office serves ZIP code 55069?
Our Farmington office at 821 3rd St, Farmington, MN 55024, about 74 miles away.
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