ZIP Code 55974 is associated with the city of Spring Grove in Minnesota (Houston County) in the U.S. It is estimated that 31.7% of residents in the 55974 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 47.7 years. About 91.7% of residents in this Minnesota region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $27,870. Median househould income is approximately $51,701, and an estimated 8% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 2,043.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 55974 is $51,701, while the region's mean household income is $63,386. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,870. The per capita income in ZIP Code 55974 of $27,870 is approximately 25.93% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $37,625. An estimated 8.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 14.74% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.2% of the population in 55974 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.8% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 2.6% of 55974 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 8.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.6% |
In ZIP Code 55974, 91.7% of the population graduated high school, while 17.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 40.6% in this Houston County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 40.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.7% |
| Associate's degree | 13.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 55974, 99.4% is one race, while 0.6% are two or more races. Approximately 0.1% of 55974 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 55974 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.5%), followed by Black or African American (1.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 55974 are older than average. The median age of 47.7 years in ZIP Code 55974 is approximately 25.2% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 31.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.9% of the population in 55974 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 11.4% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.8% of 55974 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 1.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.2% |
| 85 years and over | 5.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 55974 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 55974 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 55974, an estimated 40.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 11.2% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 1.8% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Houston County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 40.4% |
In 55974, 62.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.0 minutes. Approximately 27.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 55974 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.7% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.2% of 55974 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 11.8% |
| Construction | 10.3% |
| Manufacturing | 13.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.3% |
| Retail trade | 10.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.5% |
| Information | 1.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 3.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.5% |
| Public administration | 1.8% |
In ZIP Code 55974, 97.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Houston County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.3% |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 55974 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.8 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.5% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.16% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 55974 | 12.27¢/kWh | 12.29¢/kWh | 5.34¢/kWh |
| Minnesota | 16.32¢/kWh | 13.1¢/kWh | 9.79¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.62¢/kWh | 13.58¢/kWh | 8.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 55974 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.3 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.14 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.07 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.27 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.57 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.74 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.24 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.87 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.61 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.48 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.44 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.82 | 1.78 | 5.46 |