Utica, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55979
Winona County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,143
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $85,417
- Median income Above-median income area
- $279,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Utica pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55979 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 55979 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Utica, Winona County, Minnesota, home to just 1,143 residents across 152.4 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55979 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,417 (4% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,634. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 0.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $279,700 (9% above the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $1,107; 77.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Winona County, so 55979 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 55979
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Utica, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55979.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 55979, Utica, 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
1,143
Population
152.4
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55979?
30.4
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
1.6%
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?
$85,417
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$32,634
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
0.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55979 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Utica, 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)
$85,417 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
375housing units
375
Total Housing Units
363
Occupied Units
12
Vacant Units
2.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$279,700
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,107
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 55979, employing approximately 72 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,360,000.
22
Businesses
72
Employees
$3.4M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 22.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 22.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 13.6% |
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 55979 vs 55952 →
ZIP 55979 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55972
Saint Charles (55972)
4,995 residents
- 55952
Lewiston (55952)
2,529 residents
- 55979 1,143
Utica (55979)
1,143 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55979 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55979 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55972
Saint Charles (55972)
$98,878 median income
- 55952
Lewiston (55952)
$91,389 median income
- 55979
Utica (55979)
$85,417 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55979 ranks #3 of 3 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 55979, 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 (1,143 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 55979 in?
ZIP code 55979 (Utica) 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 55979?
ZIP code 55979 in Utica, MN has a population of 1,143 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55979?
The median household income in ZIP 55979 is $85,417, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55979?
The median home value in ZIP 55979 is $279,700, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55979?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55979 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55979?
ZIP code 55979 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 72 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55979?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55979 are: Construction (5), Transportation and warehousing (5), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55979?
In ZIP code 55979, 44.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% 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 55979?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55979 is 27.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55979?
In ZIP code 55979, approximately 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55979?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55979 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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