Houston
City in Houston County, Minnesota

Houston is a city in Houston County, Minnesota, with 997 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 686 ft (209 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Caledonia, 9.0 miles SE.
- 997residents (2020 Census)
- 686 ftelevation · 209 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 810 / sq mipopulation density
- 55943ZIP code
About Houston
Houston ( HEW-stən) is a city in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 997 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Houston
- Median household income
- $55,759
- Median home value
- $180,100
- Median rent
- $928/mo
- Median age
- 32.8
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Houston had 997 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 997 |
|---|---|
| Density | 810 per sq mi (313 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Houston at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Houston County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 997 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.23 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.7539° N, 91.5713° W |
| ZIP code | 55943 |
| Official website | houston.govoffice.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2730230 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Houston
- Caledonia9.0 mi SE
- Rushford10.0 mi NW
- Hokah11.1 mi E
- Rushford Village11.2 mi W
- Peterson13.2 mi W
- Spring Grove13.7 mi S
- La Crescent14.3 mi E
- Dresbach14.5 mi NE
- Brownsville14.6 mi E
- Dakota15.0 mi NE
- Pickwick16.2 mi N
- French Island, WI16.9 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Houston
What county is Houston in?
Houston is in Houston County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Houston, MN?
997 people lived in Houston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Houston, MN?
The ZIP code of Houston is 55943.
What is the elevation of Houston?
686 feet (209 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Houston?
Caledonia (9.0 mi), Rushford (10.0 mi), Hokah (11.1 mi), Rushford Village (11.2 mi), Peterson (13.2 mi).
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