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Red Wing, MN
City in Goodhue County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55066, 55089.
Population
16,758
Land area
34.8sq mi
People per sq mi
481
ZIP codes
2
Red Wing and its ZIP codes
Red Wing at a glance
- Red Wing is about 6.7 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- It is the 67th most populous of 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- Households here earn a median of $67,192 a year, 25% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $237,300 (28% below Minnesota) and median rent is $969 a month.
Local data for Red Wing, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Red Wing, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,192
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$237,300
Median rent
$969/mo
Homeownership
72.2%
Bachelor's or higher
25.3%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,027), Norwegian Americans (2,256), Irish Americans (1,698).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Goodhue County. PPP loans are for Red Wing.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,187
21,796 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,391
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$346M
FY 2026, $7,265 per person
How people get to work
Red Wing, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.4%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Red Wing, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
530
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
78
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 6°F
32.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone21 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Red Wing, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Red Wing
2 in or overlapping Red Wing. Population shown
Cities near Red Wing
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond Bluff, WICensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.7 |
| Hager City, WICensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.9 |
| Bay City, WIVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.6 |
| MiesvilleCity | 9.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Ellsworth, WIVillage | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| Prescott, WICity | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| GoodhueCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| FrontenacCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| HastingsCity | 15 mi | 10.4 |
| Cannon FallsCity | 15 mi | 4.6 |
| Maiden Rock, WIVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| New TrierCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| BellechesterCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| VermillionCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| River Falls, WICity | 19 mi | 7.4 |
| HamptonCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Red Wing, MN in?
- Red Wing is in Goodhue County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Red Wing, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Red Wing include 55066, 55089.
- What is the population of Red Wing, MN?
- About 16,758 people live in Red Wing, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Red Wing?
- Nearby places include Diamond Bluff, WI (3.5 mi), Hager City, WI (4 mi), Bay City, WI (8.2 mi), Miesville (9.9 mi), Ellsworth, WI (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023