County ProfileMN
Houston County
Population: 18,843 · 7 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
18,843
People
Median age
45.1
Housing
Total households
8,134
Income
Median household income
$79,825
Housing
Total housing units
8,774
Employment
Employment rate
63.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
30.1%
Healthcare
Insured population
96.8%
County details
Local time 01:11:54(CT)| Name | Houston |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 7total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 7 Standard |
| Area code | 507 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 43.6669899, -91.5015556 |
| Land area | 552.1 sq miles(1,430 km²) |
Map of Houston county, Minnesota with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Houston County
Compare the largest cities in Houston County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crescent | 5,276 | $85,368 | 1ZIPs |
| Caledonia | 2,847 | $76,477 | 1ZIPs |
| Spring Grove | 1,256 | $59,625 | 1ZIPs |
| Houston | 997 | $55,759 | 1ZIPs |
| Brownsville | 566 | $66,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Hokah | 553 | $60,781 | 1ZIPs |
| Eitzen | 279 | $53,438 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Houston County
Review the most populated postal areas across Houston County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55947 | La Crescent | $88,611 | 7,461 |
| 55921 | Caledonia | $80,161 | 4,808 |
| 55943 | Houston | $72,411 | 3,037 |
| 55974 | Spring Grove | $59,205 | 2,058 |
| 55941 | Hokah | $72,500 | 1,021 |
| 55919 | Brownsville | $77,917 | 1,003 |
| 55931 | Eitzen | $77,917 | 367 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS