Rollingstone, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55969

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

1,117
14/sq mi
$94,444
Median income
$291,800
Median home value
25.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55969 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55969 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 79.8 square miles in Rollingstone, Winona County, Minnesota. The area is home to 1,117 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 55969 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55969 sits at $94,444 (15% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $42,010. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $291,800 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $808 per month, and 89.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55969 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Winona County, so you can benchmark 55969 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 55969

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55969.

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 55969, Rollingstone, 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

1,117

Population

79.8

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55969?

45.3

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 88.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$94,444

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$42,010

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55969 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,444 Top 23% higher than 77% 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 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.0%

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

What does housing look like?

472

Total Housing Units

448

Occupied Units

24

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.1%
Renter 10.9%

$291,800

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$808

Median Rent

1978

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

+16.5%

YoY Change (2022)

179

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+79%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55969 have increased 16.5% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -4.0% 136
2019 +5.4% 143
2020 +0.7% 144
2021 +6.9% 154
2022 +16.5% 179

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 55969, employing approximately 103 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,389,000.

27

Businesses

103

Employees

$4.4M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 29.6%
Retail trade 4 14.8%
Other services (except public administration) 4 14.8%

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 55969 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 55969 ranks #4 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 55969 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 55969 ranks the highest 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
55959 Minnesota City, MN 2,321 5.0 mi
55910 Altura, MN 1,423 5.9 mi
55952 Lewiston, MN 2,529 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55969 in?
ZIP code 55969 (Rollingstone) 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 55969?
ZIP code 55969 in Rollingstone, MN has a population of 1,117 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55969?
The median household income in ZIP 55969 is $94,444, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55969?
The median home value in ZIP 55969 is $291,800, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55969?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55969 is White at 88.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55969?
ZIP code 55969 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 103 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55969?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55969 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55969?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55969 increased by 16.5% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 79%. 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 55969?
In ZIP code 55969, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.0% 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 55969?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55969 is 25.7 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 55969?
In ZIP code 55969, approximately 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55969?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55969 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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