Grand Meadow, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55936
Mower County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,861
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $85,114
- Median income Above-median income area
- $232,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grand Meadow pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55936 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 55936 (Grand Meadow, MN) rose +4.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 180.5 in 2023 to 188.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55936 covers 211.5 square miles in Grand Meadow, Mower County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,861 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55936 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,114 (4% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,097. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.7% and unemployment is 0.9%. Median home value is $232,500 (9% below the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $933; 88.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mower County, so 55936 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 55936
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grand Meadow, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55936.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 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 55936, Grand Meadow, 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
1,861
Population
211.5
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55936?
42.2
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
1.5%
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?
$85,114
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$50,097
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55936 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Grand Meadow, 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)
$85,114 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
790housing units
790
Total Housing Units
719
Occupied Units
71
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$232,500
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$933
Median Rent
1964
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
+4.4%
YoY Change (2024)
188
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+88%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55936 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.1% | 137 |
| 2021 | +22.1% | 167 |
| 2022 | +0.7% | 168 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 180 |
| 2024 | +4.4% | 188 |
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 41 business establishments in ZIP 55936, employing approximately 612 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,383,000.
41
Businesses
612
Employees
$31.4M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 21.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 17.1% |
| Construction | 5 | 12.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 7.3% |
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 55936 vs 55967 →
ZIP 55936 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55936
Grand Meadow (55936)
1,861 residents
- 55967
Racine (55967)
938 residents
- 55926
Dexter (55926)
853 residents
- 55961 447
Ostrander (55961)
447 residents
- 55933 273
Elkton (55933)
273 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55936 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55936 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55967
Racine (55967)
$109,583 median income
- 55926
Dexter (55926)
$100,000 median income
- 55961
Ostrander (55961)
$98,214 median income
- 55936
Grand Meadow (55936)
$85,114 median income
- 55933
Elkton (55933)
$56,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55936 ranks #4 of 5 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 55936, 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 (1,861 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 55936 in?
ZIP code 55936 (Grand Meadow) 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 55936?
ZIP code 55936 in Grand Meadow, MN has a population of 1,861 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55936?
The median household income in ZIP 55936 is $85,114, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55936?
The median home value in ZIP 55936 is $232,500, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55936?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55936 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55936?
ZIP code 55936 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 612 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55936?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55936 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Transportation and warehousing (7), Construction (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55936?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55936 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. 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 55936?
In ZIP code 55936, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.4% 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 55936?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55936 is 23.4 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 55936?
In ZIP code 55936, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55936?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55936 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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