PlainZIP

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
$85,114
Median income
$232,500
Median home value
30.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $50,097. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.9%. The typical home here is valued at $232,500 (9% below the state average); renters pay a median of $933 monthly, and 88.0% of units 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. To put 55936 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Mower County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 55936?

42.2

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$85,114

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$50,097

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55936 ranks nationally

Grand Meadow, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,114 Top 32% higher than 68% 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 66.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.4%

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

What does housing look like?

790

Total Housing Units

719

Occupied Units

71

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.0%
Renter 12.0%

$232,500

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55936 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 55936 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 55936 ranks #4 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
55967 Racine, MN 938 6.6 mi
55926 Dexter, MN 853 6.5 mi
55933 Elkton, MN 273 6.7 mi
55961 Ostrander, MN 447 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mower County

55912 standard
Austin, MN
Pop: 28,483
55951 standard
Le Roy, MN
Pop: 1,567
55909 standard
Adams, MN
Pop: 1,428
55970 standard
Rose Creek, MN
Pop: 1,016
55918 standard
Brownsdale, MN
Pop: 982
55967 standard
Racine, MN
Pop: 938

Related Areas

Mower County Grand Meadow, MN Minnesota

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.

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