Red Wing, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55066

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

18,564
60/sq mi
$73,584
Median income
$250,500
Median home value
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Red Wing pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
60
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55066 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55066 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 309.9 square miles in Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota. The area is home to 18,564 residents, producing a population density of 60 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 55066 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55066 sits at $73,584 (10% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $42,916. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $250,500 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $973 per month, and 74.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55066 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Goodhue County, so you can benchmark 55066 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 55066

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55066.

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 55066, Red Wing, 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

18,564

Population

309.9

Area (sq mi)

60

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55066?

42.5

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 86.6%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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?

$73,584

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$42,916

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

20.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55066 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,584 Top 47% higher than 53% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%

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

What does housing look like?

8,725

Total Housing Units

8,313

Occupied Units

412

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.4%
Renter 25.6%

$250,500

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$973

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

+4.0%

YoY Change (2024)

205

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+105%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55066 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 151
2021 +11.8% 168
2022 +10.0% 185
2023 +6.5% 197
2024 +4.0% 205

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 543 business establishments in ZIP 55066, employing approximately 8,825 people with a combined annual payroll of $474,885,000.

543

Businesses

8,825

Employees

$474.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 88 16.2%
Retail trade 81 14.9%
Other services (except public administration) 60 11.1%
Construction 54 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 48 8.8%
Finance and insurance 37 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 6.8%
Manufacturing 32 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 14 2.6%
Wholesale trade 13 2.4%
Educational services 11 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 2.0%
Information 5 0.9%
Utilities 3 0.6%

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 55066 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 55066 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 55066 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 55066 ranks #4 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
54014 Hager City, WI 2,232 8.9 mi
55027 Goodhue, MN 3,031 8.4 mi
54723 Bay City, WI 1,191 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55066 in?
ZIP code 55066 (Red Wing) 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 55066?
ZIP code 55066 in Red Wing, MN has a population of 18,564 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55066?
The median household income in ZIP 55066 is $73,584, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55066?
The median home value in ZIP 55066 is $250,500, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55066?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55066 is White at 86.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55066?
ZIP code 55066 has 543 business establishments employing approximately 8,825 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55066?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55066 are: Health care and social assistance (88), Retail trade (81), Other services (except public administration) (60). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55066?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55066 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. 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 55066?
In ZIP code 55066, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% 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 55066?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55066 is 20.1 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 55066?
In ZIP code 55066, approximately 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55066?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55066 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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