Welcome to Goodhue ...
The city of Goodhue is located in Goodhue County<1>.
The location of Goodhue has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Goodhue, you might consider that their post office opened in 1882.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Goodhue has a population of 1,173 people<3> (see below for details).
Goodhue is 1,120 feet [341 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Goodhue lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Goodhue is within the (651) area code.
The ZIP code for Goodhue: 55027<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Goodhue had an population of 1,173 people. This is a decrease of 0.26% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 50.77% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Goodhue had a population of 1,176 people. This makes Goodhue the county's 6th most populous community.
The population of Goodhue represents 0.02% of the total population of Minnesota (which has 5,303,925 people), making it the state's 335th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 1,176 people, the population of Goodhue increased 51.16% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 778 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Goodhue.
Communities near Goodhue ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Goodhue.
- Red Wing
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Wing
- Red Wing is located in Goodhue County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 16,416 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Red Wing <6>
- Lake City
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake City
- Lake City is located in Wabasha County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,114 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake City <6>
- Cannon Falls
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cannon Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cannon Falls
- Cannon Falls is located in Goodhue County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,022 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cannon Falls <6>
- Zumbrota
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Zumbrota have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zumbrota
- Zumbrota is located in Goodhue County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,530 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Zumbrota <6>
- Pine Island
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Island
- Pine Island is located in Goodhue County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,486 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pine Island <6>
- Kenyon
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kenyon
- Kenyon is located in Goodhue County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,788 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kenyon <6>
- Oronoco
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oronoco have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oronoco
- Oronoco is located in Olmsted County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,532 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oronoco <6>
- Wanamingo
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wanamingo
- Wanamingo is located in Goodhue County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,075 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wanamingo <6>
- Mazeppa
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mazeppa
- Mazeppa is located in Wabasha County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 850 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mazeppa <6>
- Bay City
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bay City
- Bay City is located in Pierce County (WI)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 488 people
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Goodhue. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Goodhue.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Goodhue. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Goodhue.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Goodhue. See our Newspapers Page for Goodhue.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Goodhue ...
Looking for more information about Goodhue? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Goodhue, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Goodhue.
Adding Goodhue to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Goodhue in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Goodhue was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Goodhue post office opened in 1882.
We also found Goodhue in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Goodhue.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Goodhue. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Goodhue County: www.co.goodhue.mn.us/
The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Goodhue, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Goodhue. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Goodhue - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Goodhue). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Goodhue or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |