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
$93,685
Median income
$377,800
Median home value
53.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 55906 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 165.1 square miles in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota. The area is home to 17,598 residents, producing a population density of 107 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 55906 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55906 sits at $93,685 (14% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $53,689. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $377,800 (48% above the state average) with median rent at $1,196 per month, and 75.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55906 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 53.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Olmsted County, so you can benchmark 55906 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 55906

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55906.

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 55906, Rochester, 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

17,598

Population

165.1

Area (sq mi)

107

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55906?

42.1

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

11.1%

Foreign-Born

White 75.5%
African American 8.8%
Asian 6.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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

$53,689

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

18.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55906 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,685 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 68.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.6%

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

What does housing look like?

9,011

Total Housing Units

8,539

Occupied Units

472

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.0%
Renter 25.0%

$377,800

Median Home Value

+48% vs state

$1,196

Median Rent

1982

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

+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

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ZIP 55906 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 55906 ranks #4 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 55906 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 55906 ranks #5 of 8 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
55932 Elgin, MN 2,042 5.6 mi
55901 Rochester, MN 51,917 5.7 mi
55904 Rochester, MN 26,332 10.2 mi
55960 Oronoco, MN 3,134 6.9 mi
55905 Rochester, MN 0 7.0 mi
55934 Eyota, MN 3,338 10.0 mi
55902 Rochester, MN 21,968 11.1 mi
55957 Millville, MN 756 11.6 mi

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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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