Kenyon, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55946
Goodhue County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,178
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $85,781
- Median income Above-median income area
- $261,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kenyon pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55946 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 55946 (Kenyon, MN) rose +7.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.9 in 2023 to 225.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55946 covers 311.6 square miles in Kenyon, Goodhue County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,178 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55946 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,781 (4% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,361. The poverty rate is 10.9%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $261,300 (2% above the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $881; 88.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Goodhue County, so 55946 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 55946
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kenyon, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55946.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 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 55946, Kenyon, 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
3,178
Population
311.6
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55946?
43.1
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
0.8%
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?
$85,781
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$40,361
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55946 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Kenyon, 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)
$85,781 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
1,371housing units
1,371
Total Housing Units
1,313
Occupied Units
58
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$261,300
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$881
Median Rent
1952
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
+7.6%
YoY Change (2024)
226
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+126%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55946 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.1% | 163 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 183 |
| 2022 | +16.1% | 213 |
| 2023 | -1.3% | 210 |
| 2024 | +7.6% | 226 |
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 74 business establishments in ZIP 55946, employing approximately 551 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,589,000.
74
Businesses
551
Employees
$18.6M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 16.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 14.9% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 13.5% |
| Construction | 7 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.0% |
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 55946 vs 55985 →
ZIP 55946 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55946
Kenyon (55946)
3,178 residents
- 55985
West Concord (55985)
1,858 residents
- 55053 1,009
Nerstrand (55053)
1,009 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55946 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55946 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55053
Nerstrand (55053)
$101,406 median income
- 55946
Kenyon (55946)
$85,781 median income
- 55985
West Concord (55985)
$83,636 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55946 ranks #2 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 55946, 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 (3,178 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 55946 in?
ZIP code 55946 (Kenyon) is located in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Goodhue County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/goodhue-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55946?
ZIP code 55946 in Kenyon, MN has a population of 3,178 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55946?
The median household income in ZIP 55946 is $85,781, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55946?
The median home value in ZIP 55946 is $261,300, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55946?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55946 is White at 88.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55946?
ZIP code 55946 has 74 business establishments employing approximately 551 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55946?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55946 are: Other services (except public administration) (12), Transportation and warehousing (11), Retail trade (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55946?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55946 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 55946?
In ZIP code 55946, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 55946?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55946 is 28.9 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 55946?
In ZIP code 55946, approximately 88.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55946?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55946 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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