Pine Island, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55963

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

4,988
25/sq mi
$112,287
Median income
$376,900
Median home value
37.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pine Island pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
25
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55963 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55963 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 201.9 square miles in Pine Island, Dodge County, Minnesota. The area is home to 4,988 residents, producing a population density of 25 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 55963 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55963 sits at $112,287 (37% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $49,948. The poverty rate stands at 4.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $376,900 (47% above the state average) with median rent at $1,117 per month, and 83.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55963 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dodge County, so you can benchmark 55963 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 55963

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55963.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55963, Pine Island, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,988

Population

201.9

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55963?

39.4

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 97.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$112,287

Median Household Income

+37% vs state

$49,948

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55963 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$112,287 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,055

Total Housing Units

1,946

Occupied Units

109

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.6%
Renter 16.4%

$376,900

Median Home Value

+47% vs state

$1,117

Median Rent

1994

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+11.1%

YoY Change (2024)

222

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+122%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55963 have increased 11.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 163
2021 +12.3% 183
2022 +12.2% 205
2023 -2.4% 200
2024 +11.1% 222

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 105 business establishments in ZIP 55963, employing approximately 1,063 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,905,000.

105

Businesses

1,063

Employees

$58.9M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 19 18.1%
Retail trade 16 15.2%
Construction 14 13.3%
Health care and social assistance 12 11.4%
Manufacturing 9 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 8 7.6%
Transportation and warehousing 6 5.7%
Finance and insurance 5 4.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 55963 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 55963 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 55963 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 55963 ranks #3 of 6 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
55992 Zumbrota, MN 4,693 8.1 mi
55960 Oronoco, MN 3,134 7.1 mi
55955 Mantorville, MN 2,746 7.9 mi
55956 Mazeppa, MN 1,962 9.2 mi
55983 Wanamingo, MN 1,588 9.9 mi
55905 Rochester, MN 0 11.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55963 in?
ZIP code 55963 (Pine Island) is located in Dodge County, Minnesota. Dodge County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dodge-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55963?
ZIP code 55963 in Pine Island, MN has a population of 4,988 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55963?
The median household income in ZIP 55963 is $112,287, which is 47% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55963?
The median home value in ZIP 55963 is $376,900, which is 35% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55963?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55963 is White at 97.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55963?
ZIP code 55963 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 1,063 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55963?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55963 are: Other services (except public administration) (19), Retail trade (16), Construction (14). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55963?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55963 increased by 11.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 55963?
In ZIP code 55963, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.0% 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 55963?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55963 is 25.1 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 55963?
In ZIP code 55963, approximately 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55963?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55963 is 4.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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