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Dayton, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55327

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

3,478
74/sq mi
$140,366
Median income
$492,400
Median home value
37.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dayton pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
74
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55327 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55327 covers 46.8 square miles in Dayton, Hennepin County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,478 residents on file, a density of 74 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55327 skews affluent, with a median household income of $140,366 (71% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $70,148. Local economic indicators show a 3.0% poverty rate alongside 2.5% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $492,400 (93% above the state average) with median rent at $1,313 per month, and 95.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hennepin County, so you can benchmark 55327 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 55327

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dayton, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55327.

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 55327, Dayton, 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

3,478

Population

46.8

Area (sq mi)

74

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55327?

42.3

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 85.8%
African American 5.4%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$140,366

Median Household Income

+71% vs state

$70,148

Per Capita Income

3.0%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

29.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55327 ranks nationally

Dayton, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$140,366 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 37.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,305

Total Housing Units

2,255

Occupied Units

50

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.3%
Renter 4.7%

$492,400

Median Home Value

+93% vs state

$1,313

Median Rent

2011

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

+11.9%

YoY Change (2024)

226

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+126%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55327 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 165
2021 +7.4% 177
2022 +17.1% 207
2023 -2.6% 202
2024 +11.9% 226

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 136 business establishments in ZIP 55327, employing approximately 465 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,021,000.

136

Businesses

465

Employees

$28.0M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 35 25.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 13.2%
Retail trade 13 9.6%
Health care and social assistance 11 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 10 7.3%
Finance and insurance 9 6.6%
Wholesale trade 8 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 5.9%
Transportation and warehousing 5 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 3.7%
Manufacturing 3 2.2%

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 55327 vs 55369 →

ZIP 55327 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 55327 ranks #0 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 55327 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 55327 ranks #4 of 9 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
55369 Osseo, MN 32,524 5.2 mi
55311 Maple Grove, MN 32,788 6.5 mi
55316 Champlin, MN 23,089 4.6 mi
55374 Rogers, MN 13,576 5.3 mi
55303 Anoka, MN 46,352 6.7 mi
55445 Minneapolis, MN 9,879 7.0 mi
55443 Minneapolis, MN 32,462 8.7 mi
55340 Hamel, MN 6,327 9.8 mi
55330 Elk River, MN 36,440 10.4 mi
55428 Minneapolis, MN 29,357 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hennepin County

55407 standard
Minneapolis, MN
Pop: 37,881
55423 standard
Minneapolis, MN
Pop: 35,375
55311 standard
Maple Grove, MN
Pop: 32,788
55369 standard
Osseo, MN
Pop: 32,524
55443 standard
Minneapolis, MN
Pop: 32,462
55406 standard
Minneapolis, MN
Pop: 32,112

Related Areas

Hennepin County Dayton, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55327 in? ▼
ZIP code 55327 (Dayton) is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Hennepin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hennepin-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55327? ▼
ZIP code 55327 in Dayton, MN has a population of 3,478 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55327? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55327 is $140,366, which is 84% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55327? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55327 is $492,400, which is 77% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55327? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55327 is White at 85.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55327? ▼
ZIP code 55327 has 136 business establishments employing approximately 465 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55327? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55327 are: Construction (35), Professional, scientific, and technical services (18), Retail trade (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55327? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55327 increased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 55327? ▼
In ZIP code 55327, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.7% 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 55327? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55327 is 29.7 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 55327? ▼
In ZIP code 55327, approximately 95.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55327? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55327 is 3.0% 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.