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Zumbrota, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55992

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

4,693
24/sq mi
$92,417
Median income
$274,600
Median home value
32.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55992 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55992 covers 193.9 square miles in Zumbrota, Goodhue County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,693 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55992 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,417 (13% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $43,079. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $274,600 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $846 per month, and 79.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 55992 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Goodhue County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 55992

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Zumbrota, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55992.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55992, Zumbrota, 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

4,693

Population

193.9

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55992?

44.6

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$92,417

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$43,079

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

29.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55992 ranks nationally

Zumbrota, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,417 Top 25% higher than 75% 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 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,563

Total Housing Units

2,407

Occupied Units

156

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.6%
Renter 20.4%

$274,600

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$846

Median Rent

1975

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

+9.3%

YoY Change (2024)

232

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+132%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55992 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 165
2021 +9.4% 181
2022 +18.1% 214
2023 -0.6% 212
2024 +9.3% 232

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 140 business establishments in ZIP 55992, employing approximately 1,504 people with a combined annual payroll of $67,227,000.

140

Businesses

1,504

Employees

$67.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 29 20.7%
Other services (except public administration) 21 15.0%
Construction 14 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 12 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 11 7.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 6.4%
Manufacturing 8 5.7%
Finance and insurance 8 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 5 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.6%
Wholesale trade 4 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.9%
Information 3 2.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 2.1%

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 55992 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 55992 ranks #2 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 55992 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 55992 ranks #3 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
55963 Pine Island, MN 4,988 8.1 mi
55983 Wanamingo, MN 1,588 6.4 mi
55027 Goodhue, MN 3,031 7.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Goodhue County

55066 standard
Red Wing, MN
Pop: 18,564
55009 standard
Cannon Falls, MN
Pop: 8,030
55946 standard
Kenyon, MN
Pop: 3,178
55027 standard
Goodhue, MN
Pop: 3,031
55089 standard
Welch, MN
Pop: 1,814
55983 standard
Wanamingo, MN
Pop: 1,588

Related Areas

Goodhue County Zumbrota, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55992 in? ▼
ZIP code 55992 (Zumbrota) is located in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Goodhue County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/goodhue-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55992? ▼
ZIP code 55992 in Zumbrota, MN has a population of 4,693 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55992? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55992 is $92,417, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55992? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55992 is $274,600, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55992? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55992 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55992? ▼
ZIP code 55992 has 140 business establishments employing approximately 1,504 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55992? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55992 are: Retail trade (29), Other services (except public administration) (21), Construction (14). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55992? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55992 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 55992? ▼
In ZIP code 55992, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.8% 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 55992? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55992 is 29.8 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 55992? ▼
In ZIP code 55992, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55992? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55992 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.