Kellogg, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55945

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

1,458
6/sq mi
$80,284
Median income
$235,200
Median home value
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55945 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55945 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 255.8 square miles in Kellogg, Wabasha County, Minnesota. The area is home to 1,458 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 55945 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55945 sits at $80,284 (2% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $44,694. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. On housing, the median home value is $235,200 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $881 per month, and 84.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55945 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wabasha County, so you can benchmark 55945 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 55945

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55945.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55945, Kellogg, 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

1,458

Population

255.8

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55945?

49.4

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$80,284

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$44,694

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55945 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,284 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 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%

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

What does housing look like?

649

Total Housing Units

573

Occupied Units

76

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.5%
Renter 15.5%

$235,200

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$881

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 55945, employing approximately 141 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,509,000.

31

Businesses

141

Employees

$4.5M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 29.0%
Accommodation and food services 5 16.1%
Retail trade 4 12.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 9.7%

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 55945 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 55945 ranks #3 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 55945 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 55945 ranks #2 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
55981 Wabasha, MN 3,961 5.8 mi
55968 Reads Landing, MN 121 8.8 mi
55964 Plainview, MN 4,389 8.6 mi
55910 Altura, MN 1,423 10.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55945 in?
ZIP code 55945 (Kellogg) is located in Wabasha County, Minnesota. Wabasha County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wabasha-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55945?
ZIP code 55945 in Kellogg, MN has a population of 1,458 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55945?
The median household income in ZIP 55945 is $80,284, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55945?
The median home value in ZIP 55945 is $235,200, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55945?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55945 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55945?
ZIP code 55945 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 141 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55945?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55945 are: Construction (9), Accommodation and food services (5), Retail trade (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55945?
In ZIP code 55945, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% 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 55945?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55945 is 27.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55945?
In ZIP code 55945, approximately 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55945?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55945 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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