Elkton, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55933

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

273
4/sq mi
$56,250
Median income
$221,100
Median home value
18.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elkton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55933 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55933 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 68.3 square miles in Elkton, Mower County, Minnesota. The area is home to 273 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 55933 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55933 sits at $56,250 (32% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $43,608. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $221,100 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $875 per month, and 93.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55933 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mower County, so you can benchmark 55933 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 →

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 55933, Elkton, 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

273

Population

68.3

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55933?

41.8

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 97.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$56,250

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$43,608

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 55933 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,250 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.1%

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

What does housing look like?

90

Total Housing Units

86

Occupied Units

4

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.0%
Renter 7.0%

$221,100

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$875

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 55933, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $163,000.

5

Businesses

9

Employees

$163K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 55933 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 55933 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 55933 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 55933 ranks #5 of 5 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
55977 Taopi, MN 203 6.4 mi
55926 Dexter, MN 853 6.8 mi
55909 Adams, MN 1,428 6.4 mi
55936 Grand Meadow, MN 1,861 6.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55933 in?
ZIP code 55933 (Elkton) is located in Mower County, Minnesota. Mower County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mower-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55933?
ZIP code 55933 in Elkton, MN has a population of 273 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55933?
The median household income in ZIP 55933 is $56,250, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55933?
The median home value in ZIP 55933 is $221,100, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55933?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55933 is White at 97.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55933?
ZIP code 55933 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55933?
In ZIP code 55933, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55933?
In ZIP code 55933, approximately 93.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55933?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55933 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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