55943 ZIP Code — Houston, MN

Houston County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55943 is located in Houston, Minnesota, within Houston County. It covers approximately 170.62 square miles and serves a population of 3,007 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 55943

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 $224,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,982. 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 28 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 55943 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,007

population

170.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55943 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55943

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55943. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Houston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55971 Rushford (9.9 mi) 55947 La Crescent (10 mi) 55925 Dakota (10.2 mi) 55941 Hokah (12.9 mi) 55987 Winona (12.9 mi) 55921 Caledonia (14.3 mi) 54603 La Crosse (14.8 mi) 55962 Peterson (14.8 mi) 55974 Spring Grove (15.4 mi) 55919 Brownsville (16.3 mi) 54650 Onalaska (16.8 mi) 55952 Lewiston (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,007
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	170.62 sq mi
Water area	1.21 sq mi
Latitude	43.8042
Longitude	-91.5616
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	39.7%	38.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	37.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	20.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.7%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,007

Population

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$65,982

Median household income

$32,804

Per capita income

$224,300

Median home value

$786

Median monthly rent

84.2%

Home ownership

10.8%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

1,110

Housing units

28.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

139

5–9

133

121

10–14

116

110

15–19

104

20–24

127

25–34

121

139

35–44

132

185

45–54

176

113

55–59

108

139

60–64

132

170

65–74

163

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	840	27.9%
18 and over	2,167	72.1%
65 and over	587	19.5%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%

Two or more races 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Black or African American 0.8%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,821	92.3%
Two or more races	132	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	50	1.6%
Black or African American	25	0.8%
Asian	14	0.5%
Other race	9	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.7%	38.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	37.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	20.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.7%	8.5%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 8.6%

$50k–$75k 26.9%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	8.6%
$50k–$75k	26.9%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	19.9%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$65,982

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k–$300k 23.7%

$300k–$500k 19.8%

$500k–$1M 9.3%

$1M+ 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$224,300
Median rent / month	$786
Owner occupied	84.2%
Renter occupied	15.8%
Vacant	11.2%
Single-family detached	88.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	5.3%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	37.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	19.9%
3 bedrooms	47.0%
4 bedrooms	18.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	20.6%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	39.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.0%
Electricity	11.8%
Propane / LP gas	44.0%
Fuel oil	3.6%
Wood	15.7%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	675	58.9%
Cohabiting couple	75	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	184	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	212	18.5%
Households with children under 18	355	31.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	398	34.7%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	16.8%
Married	58.2%	62.6%
Separated	0.7%	1.4%
Widowed	2.8%	10.8%
Divorced	10.3%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 31.4%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 14.1%

Bachelor's degree 18.5%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	28.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	56	7.5%
Kindergarten	43	5.7%
Elementary school	414	55.2%
High school	177	23.6%
College / grad school	60	8.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Retail trade 16.7%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Agriculture & mining 10.2%

Construction 6.1%

Professional & management 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Other services 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Information 1.6%

Public administration 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.2%
Service	10.8%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	21.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	12.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.6%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	13.4%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 10.8%

Under 18 years 14.1%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 39.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	23.6%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	67.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	182	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.7%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	25.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.7%
Public insurance	40.8%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,827	94.0%
Spanish	3	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,968	98.7%
Born in same state	2,957	98.3%
Born in different state	1,233	41.0%
Foreign born	11	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	39	1.3%
Not a US citizen	36	92.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	851	28.3%
Italian	338	11.2%
French	157	5.2%
Arab	145	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	44	1.5%
Dutch	24	0.8%
German	12	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	90.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55943

What city is ZIP code 55943 in?

ZIP code 55943 is primarily assigned to Houston, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55943 in?

ZIP code 55943 falls within Houston County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55943 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 55943 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 55943 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 55943 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 55943?

ZIP code 55943 has an estimated population of 3,007 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55943?

The median home value in ZIP code 55943 is $224,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 55943 in?

ZIP code 55943 observes the CST timezone.