Buffalo, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55313
Wright County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,255
- 83/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $92,455
- Median income Above-median income area
- $345,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Buffalo pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 83
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55313 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 55313 (Buffalo, MN) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 206.3 in 2023 to 216.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55313 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buffalo, Wright County, Minnesota, with 23,255 residents across 281.2 square miles, a density of 83 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55313 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,455 (13% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,610. The poverty rate is 7.5%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $345,300 (35% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 79.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,225.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wright County, so 55313 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 55313
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buffalo, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55313.
- Construction
Construction
137 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
92 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
74 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
72 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
70 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 55313, Buffalo, 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
23,255
Population
281.2
Area (sq mi)
83
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55313?
40.0
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
3.4%
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?
$92,455
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$42,610
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55313 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Buffalo, 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)
$92,455 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
9,547housing units
9,547
Total Housing Units
9,256
Occupied Units
291
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$345,300
Median Home Value
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,225
Median Rent
1990
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
+5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
217
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+117%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55313 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 161 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 179 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 202 |
| 2023 | +2.0% | 206 |
| 2024 | +5.0% | 217 |
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 723 business establishments in ZIP 55313, employing approximately 8,123 people with a combined annual payroll of $378,880,000.
723
Businesses
8,123
Employees
$378.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 137 | 18.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 92 | 12.7% |
| Retail trade | 74 | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 72 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 70 | 9.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 64 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 43 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.7% |
| Information | 10 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
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 55313 vs 55362 →
ZIP 55313 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55313
Buffalo (55313)
23,255 residents
- 55362
Monticello (55362)
18,089 residents
- 55328 8,541
Delano (55328)
8,541 residents
- 55373 5,600
Rockford (55373)
5,600 residents
- 55358 4,982
Maple Lake (55358)
4,982 residents
- 55363 4,496
Montrose (55363)
4,496 residents
- 55390 2,473
Waverly (55390)
2,473 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55313 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55313 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55328
Delano (55328)
$114,158 median income
- 55373
Rockford (55373)
$105,556 median income
- 55390
Waverly (55390)
$103,750 median income
- 55363
Montrose (55363)
$101,989 median income
- 55313
Buffalo (55313)
$92,455 median income
- 55358
Maple Lake (55358)
$92,039 median income
- 55362
Monticello (55362)
$91,832 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55313 ranks #5 of 7 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 55313, 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 (23,255 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 55313 in?
ZIP code 55313 (Buffalo) is located in Wright County, Minnesota. Wright County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wright-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55313?
ZIP code 55313 in Buffalo, MN has a population of 23,255 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55313?
The median household income in ZIP 55313 is $92,455, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55313?
The median home value in ZIP 55313 is $345,300, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55313?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55313 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55313?
ZIP code 55313 has 723 business establishments employing approximately 8,123 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55313?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55313 are: Construction (137), Health care and social assistance (92), Retail trade (74). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55313?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55313 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 55313?
In ZIP code 55313, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% 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 55313?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55313 is 28.1 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 55313?
In ZIP code 55313, approximately 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55313?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55313 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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