55931 ZIP Code — Eitzen, MN

Houston County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55931 is located in Eitzen, Minnesota, within Houston County. It covers approximately 18.32 square miles and serves a population of 470 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 55931

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $153,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,500. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 34% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 55931 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

470

population

18.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55931 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55931

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55931. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eitzen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55921 Caledonia (7.9 mi) 52160 New Albin (8.4 mi) 55974 Spring Grove (9.9 mi) 55919 Brownsville (11.7 mi) 55941 Hokah (15.4 mi) 52151 Lansing (15.4 mi) 52151 Lansing (15.4 mi) 54632 Genoa (16 mi) 54624 De Soto (16.2 mi) 54658 Stoddard (17.7 mi) 52172 Waukon (17.7 mi) 55954 Mabel (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	470
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	18.32 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	43.5167
Longitude	-91.4554
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	507

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.1%	38.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	37.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	20.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.7%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

470

Population

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$57,500

Median household income

$30,584

Per capita income

$153,100

Median home value

$486

Median monthly rent

83.0%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

166

Housing units

22.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	135	28.7%
18 and over	335	71.3%
65 and over	95	20.2%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.7%

Two or more races 8.3%

Asian 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	413	87.7%
Two or more races	39	8.3%
Asian	18	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.1%	38.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	37.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	20.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.7%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 22.0%

$50k–$75k 9.9%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	22.0%
$50k–$75k	9.9%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	20.9%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$57,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.9%

$50k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 21.9%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

$200k–$300k 15.9%

$300k–$500k 15.2%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,100
Median rent / month	$486
Owner occupied	83.0%
Renter occupied	17.0%
Vacant	7.6%
Single-family detached	91.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.7%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	2.0%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	8.1%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	11.2%
1939 or earlier	36.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	17.8%
3 bedrooms	36.5%
4 bedrooms	27.4%
5+ bedrooms	13.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	24.7%
2 vehicles	41.2%
3 or more	32.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	9.9%
Propane / LP gas	52.7%
Fuel oil	12.6%
Wood	17.0%
Solar	5.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	87	47.8%
Cohabiting couple	8	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	36	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	51	28.0%
Households with children under 18	50	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	58	31.9%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.3%	23.0%
Married	55.1%	47.5%
Separated	1.3%	1.0%
Widowed	2.6%	10.0%
Divorced	5.8%	18.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 35.1%

Some college, no degree 15.3%

Associate's degree 21.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 10.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	22.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	15.4%
Kindergarten	6	4.9%
Elementary school	50	40.7%
High school	24	19.5%
College / grad school	24	19.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.3%

Manufacturing 12.1%

Agriculture & mining 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Construction 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Professional & management 6.1%

Retail trade 4.7%

Public administration 4.7%

Other services 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.4%
Service	19.6%
Sales & office	12.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	16.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.1%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.2

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 2.2%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 7.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	15.9%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.1%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.8%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	5.8%
65 and over	29.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.9%
Public insurance	33.4%
No insurance	1.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	424	90.2%
Spanish	10	2.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.5%
Other languages	8	1.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	459	97.7%
Born in same state	458	97.4%
Born in different state	136	28.9%
Foreign born	1	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	11	2.3%
Not a US citizen	3	27.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	123	26.2%
Italian	62	13.2%
Arab	22	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	8	1.7%
Dutch	4	0.9%
German	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	84.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55931

What city is ZIP code 55931 in?

ZIP code 55931 is primarily assigned to Eitzen, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55931 in?

ZIP code 55931 falls within Houston County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55931 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 55931 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55931?

The median home value in ZIP code 55931 is $153,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 55931?

ZIP code 55931 has an estimated population of 470 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55931?

The median household income in ZIP code 55931 is $57,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 55931 in?

ZIP code 55931 observes the CST timezone.