55947 ZIP Code, La Crescent, MN
55947 is a ZIP code in La Crescent, Minnesota — mostly in Houston County (63% of its land), with smaller parts in Winona County. It covers 73 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 54603, 55941 and 55925. 7,403 people live here in 3,224 households. With about 101 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (87%). Median household income is $88,611, close to the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 48.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: La Crescent, MN
- County: Houston County
- Land area: 73 sq mi
- Population: 7,403
- Median household income: $88,611
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 7,403 |
| Households | 3,224 |
| Median household income | $88,611 |
| Income per person | $51,014 |
| Median age | 48.8 |
| Homeowners | 87.3% |
| Median home value | $302,200 |
| Median rent | $883 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% |
| Broadband internet | 91.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.9% |
| $10–15K | 2.8% |
| $15–25K | 5.0% |
| $25–35K | 4.4% |
| $35–50K | 9.0% |
| $50–75K | 18.2% |
| $75–100K | 14.7% |
| $100–150K | 19.2% |
| $150–200K | 7.8% |
| $200K+ | 15.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.2% |
| 10–19 | 11.2% |
| 20–24 | 5.2% |
| 25–34 | 8.6% |
| 35–44 | 13.0% |
| 45–54 | 10.8% |
| 55–64 | 17.7% |
| 65–74 | 14.8% |
| 75+ | 9.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 44.7% |
| Owned outright | 36.9% |
| Rented | 11.7% |
| Vacant | 6.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 83.4% |
| Townhome | 3.2% |
| 2–4 units | 2.2% |
| 5–19 units | 5.4% |
| 20+ units | 2.7% |
| Mobile / other | 3.0% |
Businesses in 55947
122 business establishments with 1,341 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 20
- Retail Trade: 18
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 15
- Construction: 14
- Accommodation and Food Services: 10
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 9
- Manufacturing: 8
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 8
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 54603 — La Crosse city, WI (6.2 mi)
- 55941 — Hokah city, MN (6.8 mi)
- 55925 — Dakota city, MN (7.7 mi)
- 54650 — Onalaska city, WI (9.2 mi)
- 55943 — Houston city, MN (11.1 mi)
- 54601 — La Crosse city, WI (11.3 mi)
- 54658 — Stoddard village, WI (13.2 mi)
- 54636 — Holmen village, WI (14.3 mi)
Areas that include 55947
- La Crescent, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Dresbach, 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 household income in Houston County
- No. 1 of 8: highest median home value in Houston County
- No. 2 of 8: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Houston County
- No. 4 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Houston County
- No. 3 of 8: highest median age in Houston County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 55947, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 55947 in?
- 55947 is a La Crescent, MN mailing address. By land area, 5% lies inside La Crescent and 1% lies inside Dresbach; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 55947 in?
- 55947 is mostly in Houston County (63% of its land), with smaller parts in Winona County.
- What is the population of 55947?
- About 7,403 people (±207), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 7,461.
- What is the median household income in 55947?
- $88,611 (±$9,881), 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 55947?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 55947 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 55947?
- The closest, measured center to center: 54603 (6.2 mi, La Crosse), 55941 (6.8 mi, Hokah), 55925 (7.7 mi, Dakota), 54650 (9.2 mi, Onalaska), 55943 (11.1 mi, Houston) and 54601 (11.3 mi, La Crosse).
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