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Winona County
Utica, MN
55979
55979 ZIP Code — Utica, MN
Winona County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55979 is located in
Utica ,
Minnesota ,
within Winona County .
It covers approximately 59.31 square miles and serves a population of
1,027 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 507 .
About ZIP code 55979
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 $248,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $73,125. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
29% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 55979 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,027
Population density
17 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
169
Geography
Land area
59.31 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
43.9515
Longitude
-91.9194
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
507
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.9%
42.8%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
37.3%
32.3%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
18.9%
21.1%
26.5%
Over $200k
1.9%
3.8%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$73,125
Median household income
$248,300
Median home value
$1,076
Median monthly rent
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 331 32.2% 18 and over 696 67.8% 65 and over 151 14.7% Median age 28.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 997 96.9% Two or more races 25 2.4% Asian 3 0.3% Hispanic or Latino 2 0.2% Other race 2 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.9%
42.8%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
37.3%
32.3%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
18.9%
21.1%
26.5%
Over $200k
1.9%
3.8%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.8% $10k–$15k 14.9% $15k–$25k 8.0% $25k–$35k 7.2% $35k–$50k 5.5% $50k–$75k 14.9% $75k–$100k 13.8% $100k–$150k 22.0% $150k–$200k 8.3% $200k+ 4.7% Median income $73,125
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $248,300 Median rent / month $1,076 Owner occupied 75.2% Renter occupied 24.8% Vacant 6.2% Single-family detached 88.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 5.4% Median rooms 6.8 Avg household size (owned) 3.26
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.0% 2000–2009 17.8% 1990–1999 5.9% 1980–1989 3.9% 1970–1979 15.2% 1960–1969 3.6% 1950–1959 2.1% 1940–1949 2.6% 1939 or earlier 40.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.0% 1 bedroom 2.6% 2 bedrooms 20.7% 3 bedrooms 43.2% 4 bedrooms 22.0% 5+ bedrooms 10.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 11.6% 1 vehicle 23.1% 2 vehicles 34.7% 3 or more 30.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 19.8% Electricity 9.4% Propane / LP gas 37.7% Fuel oil 13.8% Wood 17.4% No fuel used 0.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 204 56.2% Cohabiting couple 32 8.8% Male householder, no spouse 53 14.6% Female householder, no spouse 74 20.4% Households with children under 18 112 30.9% Households with seniors (65+) 122 33.6% Average household size 2.83
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.9% 28.4% Married 58.7% 52.1% Separated 0.8% 0.0% Widowed 2.7% 15.9% Divorced 9.8% 3.6%
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.5%
Some college, no degree
16.5%
Graduate / professional
4.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.2% Bachelor's or higher 17.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 19 8.2% Kindergarten 14 6.0% Elementary school 128 54.9% High school 38 16.3% College / grad school 34 14.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.5%
Agriculture & mining
16.5%
Transportation & utilities
7.3%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Professional & management
2.7%
Public administration
2.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 37.9% Service 5.2% Sales & office 18.6% Natural resources & construction 19.2% Production & transportation 19.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 74.9% Government 7.5% Self-employed 16.5% Unpaid family workers 1.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 51.3% Carpool 11.9% Public transit 0.9% Walk 9.1% Work from home 16.0% Other means 10.9% Avg commute (minutes) 25.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
13.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.6% Retirement income 21.8% Supplemental Security 1.9% Cash public assistance 2.5% Food stamps / SNAP 3.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.2% High blood pressure 27.2% High cholesterol 28.1% Diabetes 8.4% Heart disease 5.6% Stroke 2.6% Asthma 8.8% Arthritis 21.0% Kidney disease 2.5% Pulmonary disease 5.2% Cancer 6.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.9% Binge drinking 22.7% No physical activity 19.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.7% Depression 22.4% Fair or poor health 11.0% Poor mental health 13.5% Poor physical health 8.9% No health insurance 10.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.7% Visited dentist 66.7% Cholesterol screening 87.9% Teeth loss 11.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 29 4.2%
Disability % Any disability 8.7% Under 18 1.2% 18–64 years 8.3% 65 and over 26.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 60.2% Public insurance 25.0% No insurance 29.0% Uninsured under 19 38.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 914 89.0% Spanish 21 2.3% Other Indo-European 1 0.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 20 2.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,021 99.4% Born in same state 1,021 99.4% Born in different state 892 86.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 6 0.6% Not a US citizen 5 83.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 214 20.8% Italian 66 6.4% French 59 5.7% Arab 16 1.6%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 4 0.4% Irish 3 0.3% English 3 0.3% German 2 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.3% Internet access 82.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55979
What city is ZIP code 55979 in?
ZIP code 55979 is primarily assigned to Utica, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55979 in?
ZIP code 55979 falls within Winona County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 55979 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 55979 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55979?
21% of residents in ZIP code 55979 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 55979?
ZIP code 55979 has an estimated population of 1,027 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 55979?
The median household income in ZIP code 55979 is $73,125, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 55979 in?
ZIP code 55979 observes the CST timezone.
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