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Lewiston, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55952

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

2,529
15/sq mi
$91,389
Median income
$228,200
Median home value
28.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55952 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55952 covers 169.7 square miles in Lewiston, Winona County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,529 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55952 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,389 (11% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $39,074. Poverty here runs at 5.4%, with unemployment measured at 1.9%. The typical home here is valued at $228,200 (11% below the state average); renters pay a median of $918 monthly, and 80.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 55952, plus 6 more within Winona County, give a clearer read than the 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 55952

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lewiston, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55952.

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 55952, Lewiston, 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

2,529

Population

169.7

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55952?

39.1

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

9.1%

Foreign-Born

White 86.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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?

$91,389

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$39,074

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55952 ranks nationally

Lewiston, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,389 Top 26% higher than 74% 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 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.2%

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

What does housing look like?

977

Total Housing Units

898

Occupied Units

79

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.2%
Renter 19.8%

$228,200

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$918

Median Rent

1975

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

+0.1%

YoY Change (2024)

194

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+94%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55952 have increased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -4.5% 146
2021 +10.8% 162
2022 +16.8% 189
2023 +2.5% 194
2024 +0.1% 194

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 47 business establishments in ZIP 55952, employing approximately 675 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,731,000.

47

Businesses

675

Employees

$26.7M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 11 23.4%
Retail trade 8 17.0%
Manufacturing 5 10.6%
Health care and social assistance 5 10.6%
Wholesale trade 3 6.4%
Finance and insurance 3 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 6.4%

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 55952 vs 55979 →

ZIP 55952 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 55952 ranks #2 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 55952 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 55952 ranks #2 of 4 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
55979 Utica, MN 1,143 5.6 mi
55969 Rollingstone, MN 1,117 9.8 mi
55971 Rushford, MN 2,993 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Winona County

55987 standard
Winona, MN
Pop: 35,629
55972 standard
Saint Charles, MN
Pop: 4,995
55959 standard
Minnesota City, MN
Pop: 2,321
55910 standard
Altura, MN
Pop: 1,423
55979 standard
Utica, MN
Pop: 1,143
55969 standard
Rollingstone, MN
Pop: 1,117

Related Areas

Winona County Lewiston, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55952 in? ▼
ZIP code 55952 (Lewiston) is located in Winona County, Minnesota. Winona County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/winona-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55952? ▼
ZIP code 55952 in Lewiston, MN has a population of 2,529 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55952? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55952 is $91,389, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55952? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55952 is $228,200, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55952? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55952 is White at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55952? ▼
ZIP code 55952 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 675 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55952? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55952 are: Other services (except public administration) (11), Retail trade (8), Manufacturing (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55952? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55952 increased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. 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 55952? ▼
In ZIP code 55952, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.2% 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 55952? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55952 is 21.3 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 55952? ▼
In ZIP code 55952, approximately 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55952? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55952 is 5.4% 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.