55987 ZIP Code — Winona, MN
Winona County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55987 is located in Winona, Minnesota, within Winona County. It covers approximately 157.21 square miles and serves a population of 34,052 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.
About ZIP code 55987
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $190,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $58,356. 31% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
34,052
population
157.21
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55987 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55987
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55987. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Winona | Acceptable |
| Winona | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
54661 Trempealeau (9.5 mi)
55959 Minnesota City (10.2 mi)
54625 Dodge (10.6 mi)
55925 Dakota (11.1 mi)
54629 Fountain City (11.9 mi)
55969 Rollingstone (12.7 mi)
55952 Lewiston (12.8 mi)
55943 Houston (12.9 mi)
55971 Rushford (13.2 mi)
54630 Galesville (15.1 mi)
55979 Utica (15.9 mi)
54636 Holmen (16.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 08/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,052 |
| Population density | 217 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 169 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 157.21 sq mi |
| Water area | 6.30 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.9881 |
| Longitude | -91.6029 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 507 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 08/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.1% | 42.8% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 32.3% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.0% | 21.1% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 3.8% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
34,052
Population
217
People per sq mi
34.0
Median age
$58,356
Median household income
$32,788
Per capita income
$190,700
Median home value
$794
Median monthly rent
62.7%
Home ownership
17.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
9,869
Housing units
33.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
601
Under 5
632
720
5–9
757
665
10–14
700
1,647
15–19
1,734
2,925
20–24
3,079
1,934
25–34
2,036
1,518
35–44
1,598
1,511
45–54
1,590
875
55–59
922
1,106
60–64
1,165
1,721
65–74
1,811
843
75–84
887
524
85+
551
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,845 | 14.2% |
| 18 and over | 29,207 | 85.8% |
| 65 and over | 6,337 | 18.6% |
| Median age | 34.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.8%
Two or more races
3.1%
Asian
2.2%
Black or African American
1.8%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Other race
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,137 | 89.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,073 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 754 | 2.2% |
| Black or African American | 637 | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 614 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 259 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 188 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.1% | 42.8% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 32.3% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.0% | 21.1% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 3.8% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
6.1%
$15k–$25k
10.0%
$25k–$35k
9.7%
$35k–$50k
14.0%
$50k–$75k
15.6%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k+
3.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.7% |
| $200k+ | 3.7% |
| Median income | $58,356 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.9%
$50k–$100k
8.4%
$100k–$150k
19.6%
$150k–$200k
21.9%
$200k–$300k
29.1%
$300k–$500k
12.6%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $190,700 |
| Median rent / month | $794 |
| Owner occupied | 62.7% |
| Renter occupied | 37.3% |
| Vacant | 6.0% |
| Single-family detached | 61.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.7% |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.33 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 30.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% |
| 3 or more | 18.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 56.0% |
| Electricity | 28.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.4% |
| Fuel oil | 1.7% |
| Wood | 1.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,169 | 36.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,356 | 9.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,650 | 25.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,114 | 28.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,440 | 17.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,145 | 29.0% |
| Average household size | 2.15 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 49.2% | 44.7% |
| Married | 37.8% | 34.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 11.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
26.6%
Some college, no degree
21.3%
Associate's degree
12.1%
Bachelor's degree
21.6%
Graduate / professional
12.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 462 | 4.1% |
| Kindergarten | 308 | 2.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,108 | 18.6% |
| High school | 1,104 | 9.8% |
| College / grad school | 7,324 | 64.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.7%
Manufacturing
21.5%
Retail trade
11.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Professional & management
5.4%
Other services
4.4%
Construction
3.4%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Transportation & utilities
2.9%
Public administration
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.2% |
| Service | 19.2% |
| Sales & office | 22.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.9% |
| Production & transportation | 16.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.0% |
| Government | 12.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.7% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 1.9% |
| Walk | 7.8% |
| Work from home | 7.2% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.9 |
Poverty
All people
17.3%
Under 18 years
9.1%
18 and over
18.8%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
11.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.4% |
| Retirement income | 23.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| High blood pressure | 24.9% |
| High cholesterol | 25.5% |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 19.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.4% |
| Binge drinking | 22.2% |
| No physical activity | 19.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.3% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 10.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.1% |
| Visited dentist | 64.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.2% |
| Teeth loss | 12.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,826 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.6% |
| Under 18 | 1.3% |
| 18–64 years | 9.0% |
| 65 and over | 29.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.9% |
| Public insurance | 33.7% |
| No insurance | 4.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,819 | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 433 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 113 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 116 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 151 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 33,088 | 97.2% |
| Born in same state | 32,919 | 96.7% |
| Born in different state | 21,780 | 64.0% |
| Foreign born | 169 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 964 | 2.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 330 | 34.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 5,001 | 14.7% |
| Italian | 3,983 | 11.7% |
| French | 1,921 | 5.6% |
| Arab | 1,026 | 3% |
| English | 435 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 419 | 1.2% |
| Irish | 144 | 0.4% |
| German | 138 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 30 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.0% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55987
What city is ZIP code 55987 in?
ZIP code 55987 is primarily assigned to Winona, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55987 in?
ZIP code 55987 falls within Winona County, Minnesota.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55987?
17% of residents in ZIP code 55987 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55987?
The median home value in ZIP code 55987 is $190,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 55987?
ZIP code 55987 has an estimated population of 34,052 residents, with a density of 217 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 55987?
The median household income in ZIP code 55987 is $58,356, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 55987 in?
ZIP code 55987 observes the CST timezone.