Rochester, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55906
Olmsted County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,598
- 107/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $93,685
- Median income Above-median income area
- $377,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 53.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rochester pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 107
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55906 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 55906 (Rochester, MN) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 201.5 in 2023 to 213.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55906 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, home to 17,598 residents across 165.1 square miles, a density of 107 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55906 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,685 (14% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,689. The poverty rate is 8.4%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $377,800 (48% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 75.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,196.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Olmsted County, so 55906 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 55906
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rochester, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55906.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
75 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
56 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Construction
Construction
43 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
32 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55906, Rochester, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
17,598
Population
165.1
Area (sq mi)
107
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55906?
42.1
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
11.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$93,685
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$53,689
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
18.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55906 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Rochester, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$93,685 Top 24% higher than 76% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,011housing units
9,011
Total Housing Units
8,539
Occupied Units
472
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$377,800
Median Home Value
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$1,196
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55906 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 159 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 177 |
| 2022 | +11.0% | 197 |
| 2023 | +2.4% | 202 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 213 |
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 407 business establishments in ZIP 55906, employing approximately 4,188 people with a combined annual payroll of $180,641,000.
407
Businesses
4,188
Employees
$180.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 75 | 18.4% |
| Retail trade | 56 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 12.3% |
| Construction | 43 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 32 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 26 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 10 | 2.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 1.7% |
| Information | 7 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 55906 vs 55932 →
ZIP 55906 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55901
Rochester (55901)
51,917 residents
- 55904
Rochester (55904)
26,332 residents
- 55902
Rochester (55902)
21,968 residents
- 55906 17,598
Rochester (55906)
17,598 residents
- 55934 3,338
Eyota (55934)
3,338 residents
- 55960 3,134
Oronoco (55960)
3,134 residents
- 55932 2,042
Elgin (55932)
2,042 residents
- 55957 756
Millville (55957)
756 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55906 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55906 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55960
Oronoco (55960)
$130,227 median income
- 55902
Rochester (55902)
$120,611 median income
- 55932
Elgin (55932)
$100,078 median income
- 55901
Rochester (55901)
$94,607 median income
- 55906
Rochester (55906)
$93,685 median income
- 55934
Eyota (55934)
$84,952 median income
- 55904
Rochester (55904)
$77,016 median income
- 55957
Millville (55957)
$76,094 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55906 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55906, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,598 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 55906 in?
ZIP code 55906 (Rochester) is located in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Olmsted County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/olmsted-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55906?
ZIP code 55906 in Rochester, MN has a population of 17,598 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55906?
The median household income in ZIP 55906 is $93,685, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55906?
The median home value in ZIP 55906 is $377,800, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55906?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55906 is White at 75.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55906?
ZIP code 55906 has 407 business establishments employing approximately 4,188 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55906?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55906 are: Health care and social assistance (75), Retail trade (56), Other services (except public administration) (50). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55906?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55906 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 55906?
In ZIP code 55906, 68.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.6% 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 55906?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55906 is 18.9 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 55906?
In ZIP code 55906, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55906?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55906 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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