Arlington, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55307
Sibley County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,227
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,533
- Median income Near-median income area
- $250,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Arlington pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55307 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 55307 (Arlington, MN) rose +23.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 178.5 in 2023 to 221.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55307 covers 201.7 square miles in Arlington, Sibley County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,227 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55307 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,533 (10% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,166. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.5% and unemployment is 0.7%. Median home value is $250,400 (2% below the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $750; 78.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sibley County, so 55307 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 55307
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arlington, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55307.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55307, Arlington, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,227
Population
201.7
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55307?
40.5
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
6.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$73,533
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$35,166
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55307 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Arlington, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$73,533 40th percentile higher than 40% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,371housing units
1,371
Total Housing Units
1,199
Occupied Units
172
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$250,400
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$750
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+23.9%
YoY Change (2024)
221
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+121%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55307 have increased 23.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 154 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 173 |
| 2022 | +7.5% | 186 |
| 2023 | -3.9% | 179 |
| 2024 | +23.9% | 221 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 76 business establishments in ZIP 55307, employing approximately 837 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,794,000.
76
Businesses
837
Employees
$36.8M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 21.1% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 15.8% |
| Construction | 10 | 13.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 11.8% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 5.3% |
| Utilities | 3 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 55307 vs 55334 →
ZIP 55307 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55307
Arlington (55307)
3,227 residents
- 55334
Gaylord (55334)
2,939 residents
- 55338 1,123
Green Isle (55338)
1,123 residents
- 55339 988
Hamburg (55339)
988 residents
- 55366 443
New Auburn (55366)
443 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55307 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55307 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55339
Hamburg (55339)
$92,813 median income
- 55338
Green Isle (55338)
$86,563 median income
- 55307
Arlington (55307)
$73,533 median income
- 55366
New Auburn (55366)
$72,500 median income
- 55334
Gaylord (55334)
$66,149 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55307 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55307, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,227 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 55307 in?
ZIP code 55307 (Arlington) is located in Sibley County, Minnesota. Sibley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sibley-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55307?
ZIP code 55307 in Arlington, MN has a population of 3,227 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55307?
The median household income in ZIP 55307 is $73,533, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55307?
The median home value in ZIP 55307 is $250,400, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55307?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55307 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55307?
ZIP code 55307 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 837 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55307?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55307 are: Other services (except public administration) (16), Retail trade (12), Construction (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55307?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55307 increased by 23.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55307?
In ZIP code 55307, 48.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 55307?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55307 is 27.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55307?
In ZIP code 55307, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55307?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55307 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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