55947 ZIP Code
La Crescent, Minnesota
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 55947 |
| City/Town: | La Crescent |
| County: | Houston |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 7,402 |
| Median Household Income: | $80,904 |
| Per Capita Income: | $48,044 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,445 |
| Median Home Value: | $247,300 |
| Land Area: | 73.3 sq miles
189.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 7.2 sq miles
18.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.8229, -91.3664 |
Population Information (55947 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,402 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,851 | 52.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,551 | 48.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 325 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 549 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 335 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 356 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 332 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 809 | 10.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 933 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 797 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 790 | 10.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 635 | 8.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 888 | 12.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 408 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 245 | 3.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (55947 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $247,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $931 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,445 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,180 | 92.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 265 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,793 | 87.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 387 | 12.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (55947 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,505 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 57 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 195 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,301 | 23.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,062 | 19.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 893 | 16.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,490 | 27.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 507 | 9.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 36.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (55947 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $80,904 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $100,371 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $103,990 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $48,044 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (55947 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,231 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,205 | 99.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 26 | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,920 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,548 | 84.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 436 | 10.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 219 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (55947 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,930 | 93.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 25 | 0.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 25 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 5 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 8 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 409 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 268 | 3.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 104 | 1.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 101 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (55947 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 66 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 44 | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 165 | 5.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 120 | 3.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 316 | 9.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 745 | 23.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 426 | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 783 | 24.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 310 | 9.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 205 | 6.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (55947 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,277 | 77.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 251 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 18 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 57 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 14 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 478 | 11.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (55947 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 35 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 291 | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 474 | 11.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 204 | 4.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 743 | 17.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 175 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 14 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 315 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 200 | 4.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,134 | 27.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 242 | 5.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 167 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 211 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (55947 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (55947 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,169 | 96.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,115 | 82.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,107 | 28.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 200 | 2.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (55947 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,516 | 79.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 980 | 30.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 814 | 25.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 41 | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 28 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 75 | 2.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (55947 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,941 | 85.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 121 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 37 | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 35 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 90 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 13 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 116 | 3.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 90 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 2 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (55947 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 148 | 4.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 298 | 8.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 583 | 16.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 390 | 11.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 513 | 14.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 549 | 15.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 480 | 13.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 123 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 361 | 10.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (55947 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 4 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 187 | 5.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 808 | 23.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,522 | 44.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 737 | 21.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 187 | 5.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (55947 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,083 | 65.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 407 | 12.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 447 | 14.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 98 | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 82 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 2 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 60 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (55947 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 69 | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 895 | 28.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,316 | 41.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 900 | 28.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (55947 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 78 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 103 | 3.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 199 | 7.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 397 | 14.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,045 | 37.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 716 | 25.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 238 | 8.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 17 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (55947 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,667 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $564 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $931 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.61 | 2.38 |
Households (55947 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,180 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,698 | 53.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 554 | 17.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 692 | 21.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 516 | 16.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 727 | 22.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,063 | 33.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.84 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (55947 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,267 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 885 | 27.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,758 | 53.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 241 | 7.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 382 | 11.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 575 | 17.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (55947 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,383 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 41 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 115 | 8.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 690 | 49.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 305 | 22.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 232 | 16.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (55947 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,992 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 337 | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,369 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 812 | 11.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 47 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 273 | 33.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 492 | 60.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (55947 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,818 | 92.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 533 | 7.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 234 | 43.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 296 | 55.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 133 | 25.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 3 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (55947 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,270 | 98.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 9 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 132 | 1466.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 132 | 1466.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 132 | 1466.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 24 | 266.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 15 | 166.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 44 | 488.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 46 | 511.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (55947 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,077 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,854 | 96.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 223 | 3.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 68 | 1.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 155 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (55947 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,180 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,073 | 96.6% | 89.4% |
La Crescent, MN55947