55026 ZIP Code — Frontenac, MN

Goodhue County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55026 is located in Frontenac, Minnesota, within Goodhue County. It covers approximately 3.58 square miles and serves a population of 442 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 651.

About ZIP code 55026

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 $272,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($103,125) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 55026 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

442

population

3.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55026 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55026

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55026. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Frontenac	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54769 Stockholm (4.8 mi) 55041 Lake City (7.5 mi) 54750 Maiden Rock (7.5 mi) 54723 Bay City (8.2 mi) 55066 Red Wing (9.3 mi) 54761 Plum City (10.2 mi) 54011 Ellsworth (13.8 mi) 54721 Arkansaw (14.2 mi) 54014 Hager City (14.9 mi) 55027 Goodhue (15.9 mi) 54740 Elmwood (18 mi) 55981 Wabasha (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	442
Population density	123 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	3.58 sq mi
Water area	1.32 sq mi
Latitude	44.5206
Longitude	-92.3350
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	651

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.0%	34.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	34.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	26.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	19.0%	5.0%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

442

Population

123

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$103,125

Median household income

$54,407

Per capita income

$272,700

Median home value

$1,250

Median monthly rent

87.2%

Home ownership

2.5%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

179

Housing units

27.8%

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	83	18.8%
18 and over	359	81.2%
65 and over	94	21.3%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%

Two or more races 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	420	95%
Two or more races	11	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	2.3%
Asian	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.0%	34.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	34.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	26.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	19.0%	5.0%	8.5%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 5.0%

$50k–$75k 9.9%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k+ 22.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	5.0%
$50k–$75k	9.9%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	19.9%
$150k–$200k	10.6%
$200k+	22.7%
Median income	$103,125

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k–$300k 37.4%

$300k–$500k 17.9%

$500k–$1M 17.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$272,700
Median rent / month	$1,250
Owner occupied	87.2%
Renter occupied	12.8%
Vacant	28.4%
Single-family detached	96.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	6.6%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	20.3%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	46.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.7%
2 bedrooms	20.8%
3 bedrooms	43.1%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	17.7%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	41.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.0%
Electricity	19.9%
Propane / LP gas	75.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	93	66.0%
Cohabiting couple	5	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	30	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	13	9.2%
Households with children under 18	42	29.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	68	48.2%
Average household size	3.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.3%	17.8%
Married	38.4%	77.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	2.7%
Divorced	10.9%	2.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 0.6%

HS graduate 25.7%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 24.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.6%

Graduate / professional 14.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.5%
Bachelor's or higher	27.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	5.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	26	35.1%
High school	25	33.8%
College / grad school	19	25.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.1%

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Construction 17.5%

Other services 9.6%

Retail trade 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Public administration 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Professional & management 2.2%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	10.1%
Natural resources & construction	33.3%
Production & transportation	7.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.6%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	16.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.9%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 2.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.1%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.4%
Retirement income	35.5%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	23.7%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	20.3%
No physical activity	19.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.4%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.6%
Visited dentist	70.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	9.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.3%
65 and over	11.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.3%
Public insurance	32.6%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	405	91.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	441	99.8%
Born in same state	441	99.8%
Born in different state	354	80.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.2%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	61	13.8%
Italian	51	11.5%
French	47	10.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	4	0.9%
German	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.9%
Internet access	95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55026

What city is ZIP code 55026 in?

ZIP code 55026 is primarily assigned to Frontenac, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55026 in?

ZIP code 55026 falls within Goodhue County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 55026 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 55026 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 55026 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 55026 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55026?

The median household income in ZIP code 55026 is $103,125, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 55026?

ZIP code 55026 has an estimated population of 442 residents, with a density of 123 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 55026 in?

ZIP code 55026 observes the CST timezone.