PlainZIP

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
$85,781
Median income
$261,300
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $40,361. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.6%. The typical home here is valued at $261,300 (2% above the state average); renters pay a median of $881 monthly, and 88.7% of units 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. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Goodhue County, so you can benchmark 55946 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 55946?

43.1

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 88.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

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

$40,361

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55946 ranks nationally

Kenyon, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,781 Top 31% higher than 69% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,371

Total Housing Units

1,313

Occupied Units

58

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.7%
Renter 11.3%

$261,300

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55946 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 55946 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 55946 ranks #2 of 3 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
55985 West Concord, MN 1,858 8.2 mi
55053 Nerstrand, MN 1,009 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Goodhue County

55066 standard
Red Wing, MN
Pop: 18,564
55009 standard
Cannon Falls, MN
Pop: 8,030
55992 standard
Zumbrota, MN
Pop: 4,693
55027 standard
Goodhue, MN
Pop: 3,031
55089 standard
Welch, MN
Pop: 1,814
55983 standard
Wanamingo, MN
Pop: 1,588

Related Areas

Goodhue County Kenyon, MN Minnesota

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.

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