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Darwin, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55324

Meeker County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,234
14/sq mi
$83,269
Median income
$355,100
Median home value
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Darwin pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55324 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55324 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Darwin, Meeker County, Minnesota, home to just 1,234 residents across 90.7 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55324 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,269 (1% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $37,327. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.9%. The typical home here is valued at $355,100 (39% above the state average); renters pay a median of $797 monthly, and 92.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 55324, plus 6 more within Meeker County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 55324

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Darwin, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55324.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 55324, Darwin, 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

1,234

Population

90.7

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55324?

51.6

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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?

$83,269

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$37,327

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55324 ranks nationally

Darwin, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$83,269 Top 34% higher than 66% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

685

Total Housing Units

462

Occupied Units

223

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.4%
Renter 7.6%

$355,100

Median Home Value

+39% vs state

$797

Median Rent

1983

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

-3.3%

YoY Change (2024)

250

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+150%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55324 have decreased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.3% 167
2021 +11.6% 187
2022 +16.9% 218
2023 +18.3% 259
2024 -3.3% 250

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 19 business establishments in ZIP 55324, employing approximately 73 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,876,000.

19

Businesses

73

Employees

$3.9M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 31.6%
Other services (except public administration) 4 21.1%
Retail trade 3 15.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 55324 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55324 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 55324 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 55324 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
55325 Dassel, MN 4,610 5.4 mi
55355 Litchfield, MN 9,656 6.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Meeker County

55355 standard
Litchfield, MN
Pop: 9,656
55325 standard
Dassel, MN
Pop: 4,610
55382 standard
South Haven, MN
Pop: 3,563
55389 standard
Watkins, MN
Pop: 2,643
56243 standard
Grove City, MN
Pop: 1,725
56228 standard
Cosmos, MN
Pop: 882

Related Areas

Meeker County Darwin, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55324 in? ▼
ZIP code 55324 (Darwin) is located in Meeker County, Minnesota. Meeker County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/meeker-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55324? ▼
ZIP code 55324 in Darwin, MN has a population of 1,234 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55324? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55324 is $83,269, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55324? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55324 is $355,100, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55324? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55324 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55324? ▼
ZIP code 55324 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 73 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55324? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55324 are: Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (4), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55324? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55324 decreased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 55324? ▼
In ZIP code 55324, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% 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 55324? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55324 is 24.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55324? ▼
In ZIP code 55324, approximately 92.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55324? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55324 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.