Winona, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55987
Winona County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,629
- 86/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,624
- Median income Below-median income area
- $221,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Winona pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 86
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55987 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 55987 (Winona, MN) rose +5.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 196.4 in 2023 to 207.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55987 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, with 35,629 residents across 413.8 square miles, a density of 86 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55987 reports a modest median household income of $61,624 (25% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,060. The poverty rate is 18.8%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $221,800 (13% below the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $899; 63.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 15 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Winona County, so 55987 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 55987
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Winona, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55987.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
113 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
104 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
103 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
89 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
78 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 55987, Winona, 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
35,629
Population
413.8
Area (sq mi)
86
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55987?
34.7
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
2.5%
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?
$61,624
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$37,060
Per Capita Income
18.8%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
14.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55987 ranks nationally
Winona, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$61,624 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
15,314housing units
15,314
Total Housing Units
14,228
Occupied Units
1,086
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$221,800
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$899
Median Rent
1965
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
+5.6%
YoY Change (2024)
207
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+107%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55987 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 147 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 162 |
| 2022 | +10.5% | 179 |
| 2023 | +9.8% | 196 |
| 2024 | +5.6% | 207 |
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 853 business establishments in ZIP 55987, employing approximately 21,538 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,061,899,000.
853
Businesses
21,538
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 113 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 104 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 103 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 89 | 10.4% |
| Manufacturing | 78 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 72 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 46 | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 44 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 38 | 4.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 35 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 3.4% |
| Information | 14 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
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 55987 vs 54625 →
ZIP 55987 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
- 55959 2,321
Minnesota City (55959)
2,321 residents
- 54625 240
Dodge (54625)
240 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55987 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55987 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55959
Minnesota City (55959)
$67,617 median income
- 55987
Winona (55987)
$61,624 median income
- 54625
Dodge (54625)
$53,157 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55987 ranks #2 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 55987, 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 (35,629 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 55987 in?
ZIP code 55987 (Winona) 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 55987?
ZIP code 55987 in Winona, MN has a population of 35,629 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55987?
The median household income in ZIP 55987 is $61,624, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55987?
The median home value in ZIP 55987 is $221,800, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55987?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55987 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55987?
ZIP code 55987 has 853 business establishments employing approximately 21,538 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55987?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55987 are: Health care and social assistance (113), Retail trade (104), Accommodation and food services (103). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55987?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55987 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 55987?
In ZIP code 55987, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.7% 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 55987?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55987 is 14.9 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 55987?
In ZIP code 55987, approximately 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55987?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55987 is 18.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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