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 Moderate-density area
- $92,417
- Median income Above-median income area
- $274,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 55992 (Zumbrota, MN) rose +9.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.3 in 2023 to 232.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,079. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.5% and unemployment is 3.5%. Median home value is $274,600 (7% above the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $846; 79.6% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Goodhue County, so 55992 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 55992
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Zumbrota, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55992.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 11
Accommodation and food services
11 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 55992?
44.6
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
3.0%
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?
$92,417
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$43,079
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55992 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Zumbrota, 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)
$92,417 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
2,563housing units
2,563
Total Housing Units
2,407
Occupied Units
156
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$274,600
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 55992 vs 55963 →
ZIP 55992 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55963
Pine Island (55963)
4,988 residents
- 55992
Zumbrota (55992)
4,693 residents
- 55027
Goodhue (55027)
3,031 residents
- 55983 1,588
Wanamingo (55983)
1,588 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55992 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55992 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55963
Pine Island (55963)
$112,287 median income
- 55027
Goodhue (55027)
$93,043 median income
- 55992
Zumbrota (55992)
$92,417 median income
- 55983
Wanamingo (55983)
$82,446 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55992, 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 (4,693 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 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.
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