55395 ZIP Code — Winsted, MN

Mcleod County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55395 is located in Winsted, Minnesota, within Mcleod County. It covers approximately 23.91 square miles and serves a population of 2,574 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 55395

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 $197,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,262.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 55395 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

2,574
population
23.91
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55395 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55395

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City Status
Winsted Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
55381 Silver Lake (5.6 mi) 55354 Lester Prairie (5.8 mi) 55367 New Germany (6.7 mi) 55349 Howard Lake (7.7 mi) 55360 Mayer (7.7 mi) 55390 Waverly (8.8 mi) 55363 Montrose (10 mi) 55321 Cokato (10.4 mi) 55388 Watertown (11 mi) 55397 Young America (11.9 mi) 55370 Plato (12.1 mi) 55328 Delano (13.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,574
Population density 108 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 085
Geography
Land area 23.91 sq mi
Water area 1.04 sq mi
Latitude 44.9542
Longitude -94.0708
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 320
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 44.0% 36.3% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 37.1% 38.1% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 17.8% 21.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.2% 4.0% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,574
Population
108
People per sq mi
44.0
Median age
$70,262
Median household income
$38,628
Per capita income
$197,100
Median home value
$794
Median monthly rent
75.7%
Home ownership
9.8%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unemployment
984
Housing units
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
43
Under 5
39
74
5–9
68
60
10–14
56
82
15–19
76
128
20–24
119
131
25–34
121
151
35–44
140
162
45–54
150
175
55–59
163
77
60–64
71
114
65–74
105
100
75–84
92
40
85+
37
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1846117.9%
18 and over2,11382.1%
65 and over48819.0%
Median age44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Other race 2.5%
Two or more races 2.2%
Black or African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
GroupCount%
White2,43692.3%
Hispanic or Latino662.5%
Other race652.5%
Two or more races582.2%
Black or African American100.4%
Asian50.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 44.0% 36.3% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 37.1% 38.1% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 17.8% 21.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.2% 4.0% 8.5%
Under $10k 3.5%
$10k–$15k 12.6%
$15k–$25k 4.2%
$25k–$35k 7.8%
$35k–$50k 8.3%
$50k–$75k 21.1%
$75k–$100k 16.3%
$100k–$150k 13.4%
$150k–$200k 8.8%
$200k+ 3.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.5%
$10k–$15k12.6%
$15k–$25k4.2%
$25k–$35k7.8%
$35k–$50k8.3%
$50k–$75k21.1%
$75k–$100k16.3%
$100k–$150k13.4%
$150k–$200k8.8%
$200k+3.8%
Median income$70,262

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.7%
$50k–$100k 9.1%
$100k–$150k 3.0%
$150k–$200k 25.9%
$200k–$300k 26.7%
$300k–$500k 12.9%
$500k–$1M 8.5%
$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$197,100
Median rent / month$794
Owner occupied75.7%
Renter occupied24.3%
Vacant6.7%
Single-family detached70.7%
Large apartment buildings2.7%
Mobile homes6.9%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.21

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.2%
2000–200910.8%
1990–199914.3%
1980–198910.6%
1970–197912.2%
1960–196915.1%
1950–19595.2%
1940–19495.7%
1939 or earlier22.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.3%
1 bedroom6.1%
2 bedrooms25.7%
3 bedrooms37.7%
4 bedrooms23.0%
5+ bedrooms3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.9%
1 vehicle31.2%
2 vehicles39.4%
3 or more26.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas66.6%
Electricity12.8%
Propane / LP gas16.5%
Fuel oil1.6%
Wood1.3%
No fuel used0.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family52944.6%
Cohabiting couple554.6%
Male householder, no spouse32427.3%
Female householder, no spouse27923.5%
Households with children under 1824921.0%
Households with seniors (65+)33528.2%
Average household size2.11

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.8%23.1%
Married48.0%52.3%
Separated0.0%1.0%
Widowed3.0%13.2%
Divorced18.2%10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%
Some HS, no diploma 6.9%
HS graduate 38.0%
Some college, no degree 22.7%
Associate's degree 14.7%
Bachelor's degree 12.4%
Graduate / professional 2.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.6%
Bachelor's or higher15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool163.2%
Kindergarten357.0%
Elementary school20841.6%
High school13927.8%
College / grad school10220.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.9%
Education & healthcare 17.9%
Construction 9.7%
Retail trade 8.8%
Finance & real estate 8.1%
Professional & management 7.5%
Other services 5.9%
Agriculture & mining 4.8%
Wholesale trade 4.2%
Transportation & utilities 4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%
Public administration 1.3%
Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.4%
Service17.9%
Sales & office19.3%
Natural resources & construction9.6%
Production & transportation19.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector85.2%
Government5.9%
Self-employed7.8%
Unpaid family workers1.1%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.8%
Carpool10.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.7%
Work from home9.0%
Other means0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)28.9

Poverty

All people 9.8%
Under 18 years 0.7%
18 and over 11.9%
Married-couple families 2.6%
Female-led households 3.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security29.7%
Retirement income24.3%
Supplemental Security2.2%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP5.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.9%
High blood pressure27.9%
High cholesterol30.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Heart disease6.3%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis23.8%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease5.7%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.4%
Binge drinking19.5%
No physical activity21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.8%
Depression22.3%
Fair or poor health11.8%
Poor mental health13.8%
Poor physical health9.4%
No health insurance10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.9%
Visited dentist68.7%
Cholesterol screening88.9%
Teeth loss11.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1768.3%
Disability%
Any disability11.4%
Under 182.0%
18–64 years7.1%
65 and over37.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance71.0%
Public insurance37.6%
No insurance6.2%
Uninsured under 192.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,49296.8%
Spanish612.4%
Other Indo-European612.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,48496.5%
Born in same state2,46695.8%
Born in different state2,26988.2%
Foreign born180.7%
Naturalized citizen903.5%
Not a US citizen3336.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian30411.8%
Polish2549.9%
French913.5%
Arab552.1%
AncestryCount%
German200.8%
Dutch170.7%
English140.5%
Irish40.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access46.1%
Internet access89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55395

What city is ZIP code 55395 in?

ZIP code 55395 is primarily assigned to Winsted, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55395 in?

ZIP code 55395 falls within Mcleod County, Minnesota.

What is the population of ZIP code 55395?

ZIP code 55395 has an estimated population of 2,574 residents, with a density of 108 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55395?

The median home value in ZIP code 55395 is $197,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55395?

The median household income in ZIP code 55395 is $70,262, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 55395 in?

ZIP code 55395 observes the CST timezone.

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