Houston County, MN ZIP Codes
Minnesota (MN) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
18,778
population (2021)
-1.3%
pop change since 2010
27055
FIPS code
Houston County ZIP code map
About Houston County
Houston County is located in Minnesota and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 18,778 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1.3% from 19,027 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Houston County is 27055.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 18,778 |
| 2010 population | 19,027 |
| Change | -1.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| FIPS code | 27055 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Houston County
ZIP codes for Houston County, MN (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55919 | Brownsville | Houston | View map |
| 55921 | Caledonia | Houston | View map |
| 55931 | Eitzen | Houston | View map |
| 55941 | Hokah | Houston | View map |
| 55943 | Houston | Houston | View map |
| 55947 | La Crescent | Houston | View map |
| 55974 | Spring Grove | Houston | View map |
Demographics & statistics
19,758
Population
45.4
Median age
$72,074
Median household income
$39,609
Per capita income
$194,157
Median home value
$800
Median monthly rent
82.1%
Home ownership
7.2%
Poverty rate
2.1%
Unemployment
7,682
Housing units
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
531
Under 5
518
691
5–9
674
569
10–14
555
590
15–19
575
476
20–24
465
975
25–34
951
1,179
35–44
1,151
1,159
45–54
1,131
795
55–59
776
837
60–64
816
1,288
65–74
1,256
554
75–84
540
357
85+
349
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,322 | 23.6% |
| 18 and over | 15,436 | 76.4% |
| 65 and over | 4,344 | 22.3% |
| Median age | 45.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.5%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.1%
Black or African American
0.6%
Asian
0.5%
Other race
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,650 | 92.5% |
| Two or more races | 781 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 415 | 2.1% |
| Black or African American | 124 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 98 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 65 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 40 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
7.1%
$35k–$50k
13.2%
$50k–$75k
20.5%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
19.3%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k+
4.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.5% |
| $200k+ | 4.8% |
| Median income | $72,074 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.4%
$50k–$100k
10.4%
$100k–$150k
17.8%
$150k–$200k
17.5%
$200k–$300k
25.3%
$300k–$500k
15.4%
$500k–$1M
6.3%
$1M+
2.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $194,157 |
| Median rent / month | $800 |
| Owner occupied | 82.1% |
| Renter occupied | 17.9% |
| Vacant | 9.0% |
| Single-family detached | 84.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.1% |
| Mobile homes | 4.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.4% |
| 3 or more | 29.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.9% |
| Electricity | 10.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 40.7% |
| Fuel oil | 6.5% |
| Wood | 9.9% |
| Solar | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,402 | 53.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 665 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,577 | 19.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,720 | 20.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,119 | 27.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,997 | 36.4% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.9% | 21.0% |
| Married | 55.4% | 57.8% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
3.8%
HS graduate
37.5%
Some college, no degree
18.0%
Associate's degree
15.9%
Bachelor's degree
16.4%
Graduate / professional
7.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 253 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 275 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,995 | 48.9% |
| High school | 990 | 24.5% |
| College / grad school | 578 | 14.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.5%
Manufacturing
13.2%
Retail trade
11.9%
Construction
10.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Agriculture & mining
5.4%
Professional & management
5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.1%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Other services
4.0%
Public administration
3.4%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.4% |
| Service | 15.6% |
| Sales & office | 17.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.7% |
| Production & transportation | 19.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.5% |
| Government | 10.4% |
| Self-employed | 7.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.9% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 2.5% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.4 |
Poverty
All people
7.2%
Under 18 years
5.4%
18 and over
7.7%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
14.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.8% |
| Retirement income | 23.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 32.6% |
| High cholesterol | 32.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 25.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 21.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.3% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.4% |
| Visited dentist | 67.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,021 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 and over | 27.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.3% |
| Public insurance | 37.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,709 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 149 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 21 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 92 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 32 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,482 | 98.4% |
| Born in same state | 19,432 | 98.0% |
| Born in different state | 6,355 | 31.6% |
| Foreign born | 50 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 276 | 1.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 190 | 55.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 5,198 | 26.3% |
| Italian | 2,462 | 12.5% |
| Arab | 1,170 | 5.9% |
| French | 985 | 5% |
| Dutch | 207 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 155 | 0.8% |
| German | 60 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 17 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.5% |
| Internet access | 90.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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