55396 ZIP Code — Winthrop, MN

Sibley County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55396 is located in Winthrop, Minnesota, within Sibley County. It covers approximately 108.06 square miles and serves a population of 2,135 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 55396

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 $174,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,941. 41% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 55396 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,135

population

108.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55396 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55396

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55396. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Winthrop	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55335 Gibbon (8.5 mi) 56054 Lafayette (10.4 mi) 55334 Gaylord (10.9 mi) 55312 Brownton (12.2 mi) 55307 Arlington (14.2 mi) 56073 New Ulm (15.6 mi) 55385 Stewart (16 mi) 55336 Glencoe (17.3 mi) 55332 Fairfax (18.6 mi) 56021 Courtland (18.7 mi) 55314 Buffalo Lake (18.9 mi) 56082 Saint Peter (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,135
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	108.06 sq mi
Water area	0.80 sq mi
Latitude	44.5434
Longitude	-94.3740
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	39.6%	40.0%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	34.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	21.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.4%	3.8%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,135

Population

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$67,941

Median household income

$37,171

Per capita income

$174,800

Median home value

$700

Median monthly rent

79.3%

Home ownership

9.4%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

854

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

135

25–34

125

131

35–44

121

45–54

55–59

117

60–64

109

122

65–74

112

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	487	22.8%
18 and over	1,648	77.2%
65 and over	492	23.0%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.5%

Hispanic or Latino 8%

Two or more races 6.5%

Other race 2.8%

Black or African American 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,868	80.5%
Hispanic or Latino	185	8%
Two or more races	151	6.5%
Other race	64	2.8%
Black or African American	31	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	0.8%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.6%	40.0%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	34.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	21.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.4%	3.8%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	22.5%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$67,941

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%

$50k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 26.4%

$200k–$300k 27.7%

$300k–$500k 6.9%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,800
Median rent / month	$700
Owner occupied	79.3%
Renter occupied	20.7%
Vacant	11.5%
Single-family detached	85.8%
Large apartment buildings	4.8%
Mobile homes	2.8%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	3.3%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	36.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	18.9%
3 bedrooms	44.9%
4 bedrooms	17.8%
5+ bedrooms	7.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	29.2%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	26.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.7%
Electricity	5.5%
Propane / LP gas	19.1%
Fuel oil	6.8%
Wood	3.0%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	416	44.9%
Cohabiting couple	92	9.9%
Male householder, no spouse	253	27.3%
Female householder, no spouse	165	17.8%
Households with children under 18	210	22.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	339	36.6%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.9%	24.5%
Married	46.6%	52.7%
Separated	0.2%	0.0%
Widowed	8.5%	10.2%
Divorced	15.8%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 30.0%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	7.7%
Kindergarten	29	6.8%
Elementary school	219	51.4%
High school	116	27.2%
College / grad school	29	6.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.4%

Manufacturing 24.6%

Agriculture & mining 10.1%

Construction 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Retail trade 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Other services 3.4%

Professional & management 3.1%

Public administration 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.7%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	14.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	28.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.1%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	10.2%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 9.4%

Under 18 years 14.2%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 14.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.9%
Retirement income	26.2%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.6%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.8%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	152	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	18.5%
65 and over	39.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.0%
Public insurance	45.1%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,023	94.8%
Spanish	7	0.3%
Other Indo-European	6	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,046	95.8%
Born in same state	2,042	95.6%
Born in different state	1,784	83.6%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	89	4.2%
Not a US citizen	22	24.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	212	9.9%
Italian	134	6.3%
French	81	3.8%
English	22	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	22	1%
Arab	21	1%
German	5	0.2%
Irish	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.4%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55396

What city is ZIP code 55396 in?

ZIP code 55396 is primarily assigned to Winthrop, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55396 in?

ZIP code 55396 falls within Sibley County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 55396 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 55396 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 55396 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 55396 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55396?

The median home value in ZIP code 55396 is $174,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 55396?

ZIP code 55396 has an estimated population of 2,135 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 55396 in?

ZIP code 55396 observes the CST timezone.