PlainZIP

La Crescent, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55947

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

7,513
40/sq mi
$88,611
Median income
$302,200
Median home value
40.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
40
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55947 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55947 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in La Crescent, Houston County, Minnesota, home to 7,513 residents across 189.2 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55947 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,611 (8% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $51,014. Poverty here runs at 5.3%, with unemployment measured at 0.8%. Housing costs here run $302,200 for a typical home value (18% above the state average), with rent averaging $883 a month; 87.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Houston County, so you can benchmark 55947 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 55947

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Crescent, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55947.

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 55947, La Crescent, 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

7,513

Population

189.2

Area (sq mi)

40

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55947?

48.8

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 91.5%
African American 0.1%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$88,611

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$51,014

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

18.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55947 ranks nationally

La Crescent, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,611 Top 28% higher than 72% 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 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,459

Total Housing Units

3,224

Occupied Units

235

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.3%
Renter 12.7%

$302,200

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$883

Median Rent

1978

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

+3.9%

YoY Change (2024)

238

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+138%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55947 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 171
2021 +8.2% 185
2022 +10.1% 204
2023 +12.3% 229
2024 +3.9% 238

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 122 business establishments in ZIP 55947, employing approximately 1,341 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,496,000.

122

Businesses

1,341

Employees

$51.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 20 16.4%
Retail trade 18 14.8%
Health care and social assistance 15 12.3%
Construction 14 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 10 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 7.4%
Manufacturing 8 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 6.6%
Finance and insurance 7 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.3%
Wholesale trade 3 2.5%
Educational services 3 2.5%

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 55947 vs 55941 →

ZIP 55947 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 55947 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 55947 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 55947 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
55941 Hokah, MN 969 6.9 mi
54603 La Crosse, WI 14,305 6.0 mi
55925 Dakota, MN 1,113 7.8 mi
54650 Onalaska, WI 23,377 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Houston County

55921 standard
Caledonia, MN
Pop: 4,964
55943 standard
Houston, MN
Pop: 3,059
55974 standard
Spring Grove, MN
Pop: 2,132
55919 standard
Brownsville, MN
Pop: 985
55941 standard
Hokah, MN
Pop: 969
55931 standard
Eitzen, MN
Pop: 330

Related Areas

Houston County La Crescent, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55947 in? ▼
ZIP code 55947 (La Crescent) is located in Houston County, Minnesota. Houston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/houston-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55947? ▼
ZIP code 55947 in La Crescent, MN has a population of 7,513 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55947? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55947 is $88,611, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55947? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55947 is $302,200, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55947? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55947 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55947? ▼
ZIP code 55947 has 122 business establishments employing approximately 1,341 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55947? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55947 are: Other services (except public administration) (20), Retail trade (18), Health care and social assistance (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55947? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55947 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 55947? ▼
In ZIP code 55947, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.6% 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 55947? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55947 is 18.4 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 55947? ▼
In ZIP code 55947, approximately 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55947? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55947 is 5.3% 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.