Goodhue, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55027

Goodhue County, Minnesota — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,031
10/sq mi
$93,043
Median income
$312,300
Median home value
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Goodhue pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55027 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55027 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 306.2 square miles in Goodhue, Goodhue County, Minnesota. The area is home to 3,031 residents, producing a population density of 10 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 55027 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55027 sits at $93,043 (13% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $38,725. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $312,300 (22% above the state average) with median rent at $961 per month, and 88.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55027 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Goodhue County, so you can benchmark 55027 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 55027

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55027.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55027, Goodhue, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,031

Population

306.2

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55027?

35.3

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 92.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$93,043

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$38,725

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55027 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$93,043 Top 24% higher than 76% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,006

Total Housing Units

950

Occupied Units

56

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.1%
Renter 11.9%

$312,300

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$961

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.7%

YoY Change (2024)

239

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+139%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55027 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.4% 175
2021 +7.7% 188
2022 +16.9% 220
2023 +3.7% 228
2024 +4.7% 239

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 70 business establishments in ZIP 55027, employing approximately 619 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,671,000.

70

Businesses

619

Employees

$51.7M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 14 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 13 18.6%
Transportation and warehousing 9 12.9%
Finance and insurance 6 8.6%
Retail trade 5 7.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 5.7%
Manufacturing 4 5.7%
Accommodation and food services 4 5.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 55027 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55027 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 55027 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 55027 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
55992 Zumbrota, MN 4,693 7.8 mi
55066 Red Wing, MN 18,564 8.4 mi
55956 Mazeppa, MN 1,962 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55027 in?
ZIP code 55027 (Goodhue) is located in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Goodhue County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/goodhue-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55027?
ZIP code 55027 in Goodhue, MN has a population of 3,031 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55027?
The median household income in ZIP 55027 is $93,043, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55027?
The median home value in ZIP 55027 is $312,300, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55027?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55027 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55027?
ZIP code 55027 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 619 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55027?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55027 are: Construction (14), Other services (except public administration) (13), Transportation and warehousing (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55027?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55027 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55027?
In ZIP code 55027, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 55027?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55027 is 24.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55027?
In ZIP code 55027, approximately 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55027?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55027 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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