55943 ZIP Code, Houston, MN
55943 is a ZIP code in Houston, Minnesota — mostly in Houston County (80% of its land), with smaller parts in Winona County. It covers 171 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 55971, 55925 and 55947. 3,221 people live here in 1,197 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (85%). Median household income is $72,411, below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Houston, MN
- County: Houston County
- Land area: 171 sq mi
- Population: 3,221
- Median household income: $72,411
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,221 |
| Households | 1,197 |
| Median household income | $72,411 |
| Income per person | $35,295 |
| Median age | 39.3 |
| Homeowners | 85.0% |
| Median home value | $239,600 |
| Median rent | $964 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 31.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.2% |
| Broadband internet | 91.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.6% |
| $10–15K | 1.9% |
| $15–25K | 5.5% |
| $25–35K | 6.1% |
| $35–50K | 7.9% |
| $50–75K | 24.6% |
| $75–100K | 11.9% |
| $100–150K | 22.6% |
| $150–200K | 6.2% |
| $200K+ | 7.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.3% |
| 10–19 | 15.6% |
| 20–24 | 5.2% |
| 25–34 | 9.5% |
| 35–44 | 10.8% |
| 45–54 | 10.9% |
| 55–64 | 12.8% |
| 65–74 | 12.0% |
| 75+ | 7.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 37.1% |
| Owned outright | 39.8% |
| Rented | 13.4% |
| Vacant | 9.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.8% |
| Townhome | 2.8% |
| 2–4 units | 1.4% |
| 5–19 units | 2.5% |
| 20+ units | 1.1% |
| Mobile / other | 5.4% |
Businesses in 55943
64 business establishments with 498 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 13
- Accommodation and Food Services: 8
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 7
- Retail Trade: 6
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 5
- Wholesale Trade: 4
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 55971 — Rushford Village city, MN (9.1 mi)
- 55925 — Dakota city, MN (10.9 mi)
- 55947 — La Crescent city, MN (11.1 mi)
- 55941 — Hokah city, MN (12.3 mi)
- 55921 — Caledonia city, MN (12.4 mi)
- 55962 — Rushford Village city, MN (13.2 mi)
- 55974 — Spring Grove city, MN (14.6 mi)
- 55987 — Winona city, MN (14.8 mi)
Areas that include 55943
- Houston, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Houston County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Winona County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 8: highest median home value in Houston County
- No. 4 of 8: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Houston County
- No. 1 of 8: highest share of households with children in Houston County
- No. 3 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Houston County
- No. 2 of 8: lowest median age in Houston County
- No. 1 of 8: fastest population growth in Houston County
Mail every home in 55943
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 55943, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 55943 in?
- 55943 is a Houston, MN mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 55943 in?
- 55943 is mostly in Houston County (80% of its land), with smaller parts in Winona County.
- What is the population of 55943?
- About 3,221 people (±237), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,037.
- What is the median household income in 55943?
- $72,411 (±$7,632), compared with $89,062 for Minnesota as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 55943?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 55943 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 55943?
- The closest, measured center to center: 55971 (9.1 mi, Rushford Village), 55925 (10.9 mi, Dakota), 55947 (11.1 mi, La Crescent), 55941 (12.3 mi, Hokah), 55921 (12.4 mi, Caledonia) and 55962 (13.2 mi, Rushford Village).
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