Zip code 55009: Cannon Falls, Minnesota
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 55009
55009 is a small-town zip code in Cannon Falls, Minnesota (Goodhue County), covering 122 sq mi of land. About 8,127 people live here, or 66 per square mile. The median resident is 44.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $91,295 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $331,300, or 3.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,172 a month.
29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.2 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and office and administrative support.
How 55009 compares
- Median age44.684thU.S. 38.9 · MN 38.8290th of 854 in MN
- Homeownership rate81.9%83rdStrengthU.S. 65.2% · MN 72.2%503rd of 851 in MN
- 75thU.S. 17.2% · MN 17.3%411th of 854 in MN
- Median earnings per worker$55,67568thU.S. $49,666 · MN $54,389201st of 851 in MN
- 64thU.S. 10% · MN 9.3%512th of 852 in MN
- Median household income$91,29563rdU.S. $80,734 · MN $89,062234th of 846 in MN
- Per capita income$44,96062ndU.S. $44,673 · MN $48,237253rd of 853 in MN
- 60thU.S. 51.1% · MN 48.1%201st of 828 in MN
- Work from home13.7%55thU.S. 15.1% · MN 17.6%315th of 852 in MN
- 53rdU.S. 10.1% · MN 9.3%547th of 851 in MN
- Median home value$331,30049thU.S. $332,700 · MN $329,300193rd of 842 in MN
- Veterans5.8%49thU.S. 6.2% · MN 5.9%563rd of 854 in MN
- 43rdU.S. 35.7% · MN 39.4%284th of 854 in MN
- Broadband access91.1%42ndU.S. 91% · MN 91.6%299th of 851 in MN
- Average commute24.2 min38thU.S. 26.4 min · MN 22.7 min409th of 849 in MN
- Residents under 1820.7%37thU.S. 22% · MN 22.9%558th of 854 in MN
- Median gross rent$1,17234thU.S. $1,413 · MN $1,280211th of 757 in MN
- 32ndU.S. 9.7% · MN 10.9%599th of 852 in MN
- Government workers11.3%29thU.S. 14.5% · MN 12.9%564th of 852 in MN
- 25thU.S. 12.5% · MN 9.3%529th of 852 in MN
- Uninsured rate4.1%23rdU.S. 8.4% · MN 4.7%444th of 853 in MN
- Tech workers1.5%23rdU.S. 3.8% · MN 4%413th of 852 in MN
- 22ndU.S. 0.483 · MN 0.453496th of 848 in MN
- Population8,12713thU.S. 334,922,499 · MN 5,739,445196th of 854 in MN
- Population density66/sq mi9thU.S. 95/sq mi · MN 72/sq mi286th of 854 in MN
- 7thU.S. 14.1% · MN 8.7%539th of 854 in MN
- 6thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · MN 4.1%620th of 853 in MN
- Diversity index13.36thU.S. 61.4 · MN 41.1588th of 854 in MN
| Measure | 55009 | Goodhue | MN | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6 | 42.5 | 38.8 | 38.9 | 290th of 854 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 81.9% | 78.8% | 72.2% | 65.2% | 503rd of 851 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 20.3% | 20.6% | 17.3% | 17.2% | 411th of 854 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $55,675 | $51,082 | $54,389 | $49,666 | 201st of 851 | |
| Self-employed workers | 10.5% | 10.2% | 9.3% | 10% | 512th of 852 | |
| Median household income | $91,295 | $84,171 | $89,062 | $80,734 | 234th of 846 | |
| Per capita income | $44,960 | $43,250 | $48,237 | $44,673 | 253rd of 853 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 53.3% | 49.8% | 48.1% | 51.1% | 201st of 828 | |
| Work from home | 13.7% | 10.7% | 17.6% | 15.1% | 315th of 852 | |
| Housing vacancy | 7% | 6.8% | 9.3% | 10.1% | 547th of 851 | |
| Median home value | $331,300 | $285,100 | $329,300 | $332,700 | 193rd of 842 | |
| Veterans | 5.8% | 8% | 5.9% | 6.2% | 563rd of 854 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.6% | 27.9% | 39.4% | 35.7% | 284th of 854 | |
| Broadband access | 91.1% | 91.3% | 91.6% | 91% | 299th of 851 | |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 23.8 min | 22.7 min | 26.4 min | 409th of 849 | |
| Residents under 18 | 20.7% | 21.9% | 22.9% | 22% | 558th of 854 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,172 | $966 | $1,280 | $1,413 | 211th of 757 | |
| Healthcare workers | 8.3% | 11.9% | 10.9% | 9.7% | 599th of 852 | |
| Government workers | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.9% | 14.5% | 564th of 852 | |
| Poverty rate | 7% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 12.5% | 529th of 852 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.1% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 8.4% | 444th of 853 | |
| Tech workers | 1.5% | 1.9% | 4% | 3.8% | 413th of 852 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.402 | 0.434 | 0.453 | 0.483 | 496th of 848 | |
| Population | 8,127 | 47,943 | 5,739,445 | 334,922,499 | 196th of 854 | |
| Population density | 66/sq mi | 63/sq mi | 72/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 286th of 854 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.2% | 2.6% | 8.7% | 14.1% | 539th of 854 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2.1% | 3.6% | 4.1% | 5.2% | 620th of 853 | |
| Diversity index | 13.3 | 20.4 | 41.1 | 61.4 | 588th of 854 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White93%
- Black0.4%
- Hispanic0.4%
- Asian0.3%
- Native American0.0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other2%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 3,287
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 69.2%
- Married couples
- 58.6%
- Living alone
- 27.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.8%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 3,535
- Owner-occupied
- 81.9%
- Vacant
- 7%
- Median year built
- 1974
- Median rooms
- 6.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 53.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 33.9%
- Home value to income
- 3.6× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 55009 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $67,146 | $74,888 |
| Service | $23,144 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $50,982 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $66,219 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $44,635 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 94.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 8%
- Households with broadband
- 91.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 71.1%
- No internet access
- 6.6%
- Without health insurance
- 4.1%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Cannon Falls
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Goodhue County
- Center point
- 44.4806° N, 92.8711° W
- Land area
- 122 sq mi
- Water area
- 2.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
55009 spans 2 counties
- Goodhue County82% of land
- Dakota County18% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Cannon Falls4% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 55009
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55018 | Dennison, MN | 7.2 mi | $83,854 |
| 55065 | Randolph, MN | 9 mi | $119,667 |
| 55031 | Hampton, MN | 10 mi | $114,338 |
| 55089 | Welch, MN | 11 mi | $108,750 |
| 55053 | Nerstrand, MN | 13 mi | $101,406 |
| 55983 | Wanamingo, MN | 13 mi | $82,446 |
| 55085 | Vermillion, MN | 14 mi | $107,500 |
| 55027 | Goodhue, MN | 14 mi | $93,043 |
| 55992 | Zumbrota, MN | 14 mi | $92,417 |
| 55010 | Castle Rock, MN · PO box | 15 mi | — |
| 55057 | Northfield, MN | 15 mi | $92,622 |
| 55946 | Kenyon, MN | 16 mi | $85,781 |
Zip codes like 55009 elsewhere
Questions about 55009
What city is zip code 55009?
55009 is assigned to Cannon Falls, Minnesota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 55009 in?
55009 is mostly in Goodhue County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 55009?
About 8,127 people live in 55009, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 55009 in?
55009 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 55009?
The median household income in 55009 is $91,295.
What zip codes are near 55009?
The closest zip codes to 55009 are 55018, 55065, 55031, 55089, 55053.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 55009, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.