55946 ZIP Code — Kenyon, MN

Goodhue County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55946 is located in Kenyon, Minnesota, within Goodhue County. It covers approximately 131.30 square miles and serves a population of 3,314 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 55946

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 $214,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,267. 33% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 55946 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,314

population

131.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55946 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55946

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55946. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kenyon	Acceptable
Kenyon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55053 Nerstrand (6.4 mi) 55983 Wanamingo (7.7 mi) 55985 West Concord (8.4 mi) 55018 Dennison (9.9 mi) 55992 Zumbrota (13.5 mi) 55009 Cannon Falls (14.9 mi) 55049 Medford (15.2 mi) 55049 Medford (15.2 mi) 55021 Faribault (15.6 mi) 55019 Dundas (16 mi) 55924 Claremont (16.7 mi) 55057 Northfield (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,314
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	131.30 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	44.2816
Longitude	-92.9807
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	32.4%	34.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	34.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	26.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.7%	5.0%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,314

Population

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$79,267

Median household income

$36,630

Per capita income

$214,200

Median home value

$822

Median monthly rent

86.2%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

1,194

Housing units

21.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

247

25–34

233

182

35–44

172

236

45–54

223

123

55–59

115

108

60–64

101

177

65–74

166

108

75–84

102

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	619	18.7%
18 and over	2,695	81.3%
65 and over	721	21.8%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.2%

Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

Two or more races 5.6%

Other race 1.8%

Black or African American 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,011	85.2%
Hispanic or Latino	218	6.2%
Two or more races	199	5.6%
Other race	62	1.8%
Black or African American	42	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.4%	34.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	34.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	26.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.7%	5.0%	8.5%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	20.8%
$100k–$150k	20.5%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$79,267

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 18.1%

$200k–$300k 26.5%

$300k–$500k 20.9%

$500k–$1M 5.3%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$214,200
Median rent / month	$822
Owner occupied	86.2%
Renter occupied	13.8%
Vacant	4.7%
Single-family detached	82.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.3%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	8.8%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	9.3%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	40.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	40.9%
4 bedrooms	22.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	21.7%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	37.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.0%
Electricity	10.8%
Propane / LP gas	31.4%
Fuel oil	3.6%
Wood	4.2%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	661	50.4%
Cohabiting couple	160	12.2%
Male householder, no spouse	248	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	242	18.5%
Households with children under 18	340	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	436	33.3%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.0%	27.9%
Married	48.9%	49.5%
Separated	0.1%	0.3%
Widowed	3.0%	9.7%
Divorced	10.9%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 38.1%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.8%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	21.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	3.8%
Kindergarten	20	3.3%
Elementary school	322	52.7%
High school	149	24.4%
College / grad school	97	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.2%

Manufacturing 15.7%

Retail trade 13.4%

Agriculture & mining 9.0%

Construction 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Professional & management 6.2%

Other services 5.6%

Wholesale trade 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Public administration 2.2%

Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.7%
Service	10.8%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	23.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.3%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	13.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	11.9%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.3

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 20.4%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 59.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	17.2%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	23.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.2%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.1%
Visited dentist	68.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	203	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	10.5%
65 and over	26.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.6%
Public insurance	38.8%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,158	95.3%
Spanish	79	2.5%
Other Indo-European	77	2.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,278	98.9%
Born in same state	3,245	97.9%
Born in different state	2,693	81.3%
Foreign born	33	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	36	1.1%
Not a US citizen	24	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	904	27.3%
French	298	9%
Italian	208	6.3%
Arab	97	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	36	1.1%
English	30	0.9%
German	28	0.8%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55946

What city is ZIP code 55946 in?

ZIP code 55946 is primarily assigned to Kenyon, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55946 in?

ZIP code 55946 falls within Goodhue County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55946 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 55946 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 55946?

ZIP code 55946 has an estimated population of 3,314 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55946?

The median home value in ZIP code 55946 is $214,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55946?

The median household income in ZIP code 55946 is $79,267, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 55946 in?

ZIP code 55946 observes the CST timezone.