Minnesota City, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55959
Winona County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,321
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,617
- Median income Near-median income area
- $231,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Minnesota City pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55959 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 55959 (Minnesota City, MN) rose +9.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 180.4 in 2023 to 197.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55959 covers 96.3 square miles in Minnesota City, Winona County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,321 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55959 reports a modest median household income of $67,617 (18% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,121. The poverty rate is 15.4%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $231,500 (9% below the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $851; 76.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Winona County, so 55959 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 55959
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Minnesota City, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55959.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
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 55959, Minnesota City, 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
2,321
Population
96.3
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55959?
45.5
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
0.3%
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?
$67,617
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$37,121
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
17.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55959 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Minnesota City, 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)
$67,617 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
1,032housing units
1,032
Total Housing Units
909
Occupied Units
123
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$231,500
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$851
Median Rent
1984
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
+9.6%
YoY Change (2024)
198
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+98%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55959 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.9% | 133 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 148 |
| 2022 | +1.8% | 151 |
| 2023 | +19.6% | 180 |
| 2024 | +9.6% | 198 |
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 38 business establishments in ZIP 55959, employing approximately 307 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,661,000.
38
Businesses
307
Employees
$12.7M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 8 | 21.1% |
| Construction | 6 | 15.8% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 15.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 15.8% |
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 55959 vs 55969 →
ZIP 55959 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55987
Winona (55987)
35,629 residents
- 54629 2,576
Fountain City (54629)
2,576 residents
- 55959 2,321
Minnesota City (55959)
2,321 residents
- 55969 1,117
Rollingstone (55969)
1,117 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55959 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55959 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55969
Rollingstone (55969)
$94,444 median income
- 54629
Fountain City (54629)
$74,432 median income
- 55959
Minnesota City (55959)
$67,617 median income
- 55987
Winona (55987)
$61,624 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55959 ranks #3 of 4 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 55959, 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 (2,321 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 55959 in?
ZIP code 55959 (Minnesota City) 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 55959?
ZIP code 55959 in Minnesota City, MN has a population of 2,321 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55959?
The median household income in ZIP 55959 is $67,617, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55959?
The median home value in ZIP 55959 is $231,500, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55959?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55959 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55959?
ZIP code 55959 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 307 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55959?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55959 are: Manufacturing (8), Construction (6), Retail trade (6). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55959?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55959 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 55959?
In ZIP code 55959, 48.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% 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 55959?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55959 is 17.6 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 55959?
In ZIP code 55959, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55959?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55959 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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