55066 ZIP Code — Red Wing, MN
Goodhue County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55066 is located in Red Wing, Minnesota, within Goodhue County. It covers approximately 120.93 square miles and serves a population of 19,002 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 651.
About ZIP code 55066
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $227,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $68,925. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
19,002
population
120.93
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55066 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55066
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55066. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Red Wing | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
54723 Bay City (8.4 mi)
55027 Goodhue (9.1 mi)
54014 Hager City (9.2 mi)
55026 Frontenac (9.3 mi)
55089 Welch (10.3 mi)
54011 Ellsworth (12 mi)
55041 Lake City (12.2 mi)
54750 Maiden Rock (13.4 mi)
54769 Stockholm (14 mi)
54021 Prescott (16.4 mi)
55956 Mazeppa (17.5 mi)
54761 Plum City (18 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,002 |
| Population density | 157 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 049 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 120.93 sq mi |
| Water area | 6.40 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.5274 |
| Longitude | -92.5228 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 651 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.8% | 34.4% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 34.2% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.4% | 26.4% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 5.0% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
19,002
Population
157
People per sq mi
42.7
Median age
$68,925
Median household income
$39,385
Per capita income
$227,600
Median home value
$917
Median monthly rent
73.3%
Home ownership
11.1%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
6,389
Housing units
28.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
487
Under 5
479
534
5–9
525
588
10–14
578
632
15–19
621
573
20–24
562
1,049
25–34
1,030
1,156
35–44
1,135
1,008
45–54
991
708
55–59
696
857
60–64
841
1,217
65–74
1,195
492
75–84
483
285
85+
280
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,973 | 20.9% |
| 18 and over | 15,029 | 79.1% |
| 65 and over | 3,952 | 20.8% |
| Median age | 42.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.8%
Hispanic or Latino
3.5%
Two or more races
3%
Black or African American
2.7%
Other race
2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Asian
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,093 | 86.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 692 | 3.5% |
| Two or more races | 600 | 3% |
| Black or African American | 528 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 437 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 190 | 1% |
| Asian | 138 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.8% | 34.4% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 34.2% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.4% | 26.4% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 5.0% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
5.2%
$15k–$25k
8.1%
$25k–$35k
7.1%
$35k–$50k
11.4%
$50k–$75k
18.5%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
17.7%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k+
6.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 6.6% |
| Median income | $68,925 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.7%
$50k–$100k
3.3%
$100k–$150k
8.7%
$150k–$200k
20.7%
$200k–$300k
29.8%
$300k–$500k
21.0%
$500k–$1M
8.5%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $227,600 |
| Median rent / month | $917 |
| Owner occupied | 73.3% |
| Renter occupied | 26.7% |
| Vacant | 4.3% |
| Single-family detached | 62.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.8% |
| Mobile homes | 4.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% |
| 3 or more | 22.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.8% |
| Electricity | 21.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,707 | 45.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 645 | 7.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,884 | 22.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,975 | 24.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,978 | 24.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,830 | 34.5% |
| Average household size | 2.24 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.7% | 24.7% |
| Married | 47.8% | 50.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
33.7%
Some college, no degree
20.3%
Associate's degree
11.2%
Bachelor's degree
18.7%
Graduate / professional
9.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 269 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 147 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,913 | 45.4% |
| High school | 1,146 | 27.2% |
| College / grad school | 736 | 17.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Manufacturing
17.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.4%
Retail trade
9.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Professional & management
6.3%
Construction
6.1%
Other services
4.8%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Public administration
4.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.6%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.3% |
| Service | 19.9% |
| Sales & office | 17.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.0% |
| Production & transportation | 18.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.3% |
| Government | 12.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.8% |
| Carpool | 9.9% |
| Public transit | 1.8% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 6.4% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.4 |
Poverty
All people
11.1%
Under 18 years
15.0%
18 and over
10.1%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
23.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.6% |
| Retirement income | 26.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.8% |
| High blood pressure | 33.1% |
| High cholesterol | 31.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 24.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.9% |
| Binge drinking | 19.7% |
| No physical activity | 21.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.7% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.4% |
| Visited dentist | 66.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 11.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,304 | 8.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 and over | 28.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.5% |
| Public insurance | 40.0% |
| No insurance | 7.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,036 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 244 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 231 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,522 | 97.5% |
| Born in same state | 18,502 | 97.4% |
| Born in different state | 13,927 | 73.3% |
| Foreign born | 20 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 480 | 2.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 110 | 22.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 2,717 | 14.3% |
| Italian | 2,042 | 10.7% |
| French | 1,372 | 7.2% |
| Arab | 509 | 2.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 253 | 1.3% |
| English | 160 | 0.8% |
| German | 34 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 13 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.2% |
| Internet access | 91.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55066
What city is ZIP code 55066 in?
ZIP code 55066 is primarily assigned to Red Wing, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55066 in?
ZIP code 55066 falls within Goodhue County, Minnesota.
Does ZIP code 55066 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 55066 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 55066?
ZIP code 55066 has an estimated population of 19,002 residents, with a density of 157 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55066?
The median home value in ZIP code 55066 is $227,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 55066?
The median household income in ZIP code 55066 is $68,925, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 55066 in?
ZIP code 55066 observes the CST timezone.