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 Low-density area
- $80,161
- Median income Near-median income area
- $201,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 55921 (Caledonia, MN) rose +8.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.8 in 2023 to 271.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,111. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.9% and unemployment is 1.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $201,600 (21% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $836; owner occupancy is 79.0%.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Houston County, so 55921 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 55921
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Caledonia, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55921.
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
9 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 55921?
47.2
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
0.6%
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?
$80,161
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$46,111
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55921 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Caledonia, 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)
$80,161 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
2,257housing units
2,257
Total Housing Units
2,132
Occupied Units
125
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$201,600
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 55921
Caledonia (55921)
4,964 residents
- 55941 969
Hokah (55941)
969 residents
- 55931 330
Eitzen (55931)
330 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55921 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55921 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55921
Caledonia (55921)
$80,161 median income
- 55931
Eitzen (55931)
$77,917 median income
- 55941
Hokah (55941)
$72,500 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55921, 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 (4,964 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 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.
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