PlainZIP

Caledonia, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55921

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

4,964
11/sq mi
$80,161
Median income
$201,600
Median home value
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55921 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55921 covers 468.3 square miles in Caledonia, Houston County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,964 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55921 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,161 (2% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $46,111. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. Housing costs here run $201,600 for a typical home value (21% below the state average), with rent averaging $836 a month; 79.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Houston County, so you can benchmark 55921 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 55921

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Caledonia, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55921.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55921, Caledonia, 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

4,964

Population

468.3

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 55921?

47.2

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 97.3%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$80,161

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$46,111

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55921 ranks nationally

Caledonia, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,161 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 59.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,257

Total Housing Units

2,132

Occupied Units

125

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.0%
Renter 21.0%

$201,600

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$836

Median Rent

1970

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

+8.5%

YoY Change (2024)

271

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+171%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55921 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 176
2021 +8.5% 191
2022 +15.5% 220
2023 +13.4% 250
2024 +8.5% 271

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 126 business establishments in ZIP 55921, employing approximately 1,575 people with a combined annual payroll of $93,198,000.

126

Businesses

1,575

Employees

$93.2M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 20 15.9%
Retail trade 20 15.9%
Other services (except public administration) 19 15.1%
Health care and social assistance 16 12.7%
Finance and insurance 9 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 6.3%
Manufacturing 7 5.6%
Accommodation and food services 6 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.4%

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 55921 vs 55931 →

ZIP 55921 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 55921 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 55921 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 55921 ranks the highest of 3 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
55931 Eitzen, MN 330 8.2 mi
55941 Hokah, MN 969 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Houston County

55947 standard
La Crescent, MN
Pop: 7,513
55943 standard
Houston, MN
Pop: 3,059
55974 standard
Spring Grove, MN
Pop: 2,132
55919 standard
Brownsville, MN
Pop: 985
55941 standard
Hokah, MN
Pop: 969
55931 standard
Eitzen, MN
Pop: 330

Related Areas

Houston County Caledonia, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55921 in? ▼
ZIP code 55921 (Caledonia) is located in Houston County, Minnesota. Houston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/houston-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55921? ▼
ZIP code 55921 in Caledonia, MN has a population of 4,964 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55921? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55921 is $80,161, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55921? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55921 is $201,600, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55921? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55921 is White at 97.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55921? ▼
ZIP code 55921 has 126 business establishments employing approximately 1,575 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55921? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55921 are: Construction (20), Retail trade (20), Other services (except public administration) (19). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55921? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55921 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 55921? ▼
In ZIP code 55921, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% 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 55921? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55921 is 25.2 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 55921? ▼
In ZIP code 55921, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55921? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55921 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.