55979 ZIP Code, Utica, MN
55979 is a ZIP code in Utica, Minnesota — mostly in Winona County (92% of its land), with smaller parts in Fillmore County. It covers 59 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 55952, 55972 and 55929. 1,053 people live here in 363 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (77%). Median household income is $85,417, close to the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Utica, MN
- County: Winona County
- Land area: 59 sq mi
- Population: 1,053
- Median household income: $85,417
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,053 |
| Households | 363 |
| Median household income | $85,417 |
| Income per person | $32,634 |
| Median age | 30.4 |
| Homeowners | 77.4% |
| Median home value | $279,700 |
| Median rent | $1,107 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1% |
| Broadband internet | 81.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 17.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.2% |
| $10–15K | 15.2% |
| $15–25K | 3.9% |
| $25–35K | 3.6% |
| $35–50K | 8.8% |
| $50–75K | 13.5% |
| $75–100K | 15.7% |
| $100–150K | 19.0% |
| $150–200K | 11.3% |
| $200K+ | 6.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 16.5% |
| 10–19 | 19.2% |
| 20–24 | 7.1% |
| 25–34 | 12.3% |
| 35–44 | 9.6% |
| 45–54 | 6.6% |
| 55–64 | 12.5% |
| 65–74 | 8.4% |
| 75+ | 8.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 37.3% |
| Owned outright | 38.1% |
| Rented | 21.5% |
| Vacant | 3.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.4% |
| Townhome | 1.3% |
| 2–4 units | 4.2% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 8.0% |
Businesses in 55979
22 business establishments with 72 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 5
- Transportation and Warehousing: 5
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 55952 — Lewiston city, MN (5.6 mi)
- 55972 — St. Charles city, MN (7 mi)
- 55929 — Dover city, MN (10.3 mi)
- 55969 — Altura city, MN (11.6 mi)
- 55971 — Rushford Village city, MN (12 mi)
- 55962 — Rushford Village city, MN (12.3 mi)
- 55923 — Chatfield city, MN (12.6 mi)
- 55910 — Altura city, MN (14.2 mi)
Areas that include 55979
- Utica, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Winona County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 12: highest median home value in Winona County
- No. 4 of 12: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Winona County
- No. 1 of 12: lowest median age in Winona County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 55979, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 55979 in?
- 55979 is a Utica, MN mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Utica; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 55979 in?
- 55979 is mostly in Winona County (92% of its land), with smaller parts in Fillmore County.
- What is the population of 55979?
- About 1,053 people (±227), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,067.
- What is the median household income in 55979?
- $85,417 (±$23,727), 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 55979?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 55979 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 55979?
- The closest, measured center to center: 55952 (5.6 mi, Lewiston), 55972 (7 mi, St. Charles), 55929 (10.3 mi, Dover), 55969 (11.6 mi, Altura), 55971 (12 mi, Rushford Village) and 55962 (12.3 mi, Rushford Village).
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