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Winona, MN
City in Winona County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55987.
Population
26,009
Land area
19sq mi
People per sq mi
1,370
ZIP codes
1
Winona and its ZIP codes
Winona at a glance
- Winona is about 19 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 42nd among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $56,337, 37% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $201,800 (39% below Minnesota) and median rent is $882 a month.
Local data for Winona, MN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools18
- Colleges3
- Libraries1
- Banks9
- Post Offices1
- Parks34
- Grocery Stores9
- Restaurants91
- Affordable Housing4
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools6
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities10
- Historic Places28
Housing and community stats
Winona, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,337
Poverty rate
23.1%
Median home value
$201,800
Median rent
$882/mo
Homeownership
58.0%
Bachelor's or higher
36.3%
Median age
31.3
Average commute
13.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,934), Norwegian Americans (3,287), Irish Americans (2,908).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Winona County. PPP loans are for Winona.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,330
23,933 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,968
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$325M
FY 2026, $6,548 per person
PPP loans
$82.2M
985 loans, 9,950 jobs reported
How people get to work
Winona, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked7.6%
- Bicycle1.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 13.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Winona, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
701
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
113
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 8°F
34.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone28 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Winona, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
ZIP codes in Winona
1 in or overlapping Winona. Population shown
Cities near Winona
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GoodviewCity | 2.8 mi | 2.2 |
| Fountain City, WICity | 3.6 mi | 4.4 |
| Minnesota CityCity | 4.5 mi | 0.2 |
| StocktonCity | 5.4 mi | 1.7 |
| HomerCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.2 |
| Dodge, WICensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.5 |
| RollingstoneCity | 7.8 mi | 0.4 |
| PickwickCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| LewistonCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Trempealeau, WIVillage | 12 mi | 2 |
| AlturaCity | 14 mi | 3 |
| MinneiskaCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Cochrane, WIVillage | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Buffalo City, WICity | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| UticaCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| Arcadia, WICity | 15 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Winona, MN in?
- Winona is in Winona County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Winona, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Winona include 55987.
- What is the population of Winona, MN?
- About 26,009 people live in Winona, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Winona?
- Nearby places include Goodview (2.8 mi), Fountain City, WI (3.6 mi), Minnesota City (4.5 mi), Stockton (5.4 mi), Homer (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023