| ZIP Code | 55943 |
|---|---|
| City | Houston |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Houston County |
| Area Code | 507/924 |
| Elevation | 1,278 ft |
| Latitude | 43.782961 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -91.582681 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27055 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.8 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 8.2% ▼ 18% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.2% ▲ 9% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 28% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 7 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 583 (30.5%) |
| Some College | 187 (9.8%) |
| Associates | 328 (17.2%) |
| Bachelors | 281 (14.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 525 (27.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,896 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $228,200 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $808/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,315 |
| Vacant Units | 139 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,315 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 139 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 55943 is located in Houston, Minnesota, within Houston County. With a population of 3,070, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.8 years. Economically, 55943 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,896 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 55943 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $228,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $808 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 55943 is primarily White (95.73%). Residents are well-educated — 42.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.2%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 55943 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 55943 in Houston, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,070 residents, a median household income of $69,896, and a median home value of $228,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.