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 Moderate-density area
- $140,366
- Median income Above-median income area
- $492,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 55327 (Dayton, MN) rose +11.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 201.7 in 2023 to 225.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $70,148. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.0% and unemployment is 2.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $492,400 (93% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 95.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,313.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hennepin County, so 55327 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 55327
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dayton, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55327.
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 establishments
- Retail trade 13
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 11
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 10
Other services (except public administration)
10 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 55327?
42.3
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
2.2%
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?
$140,366
Median Household Income
+71% vs state ZIP avg
$70,148
Per Capita Income
3.0%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55327 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Dayton, 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)
$140,366 Top 3% higher than 97% 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
2,305housing units
2,305
Total Housing Units
2,255
Occupied Units
50
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$492,400
Median Home Value
+93% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 55303
Anoka (55303)
46,352 residents
- 55330
Elk River (55330)
36,440 residents
- 55311
Maple Grove (55311)
32,788 residents
- 55369
Osseo (55369)
32,524 residents
- 55443
Minneapolis (55443)
32,462 residents
- 55428
Minneapolis (55428)
29,357 residents
- 55316
Champlin (55316)
23,089 residents
- 55374 13,576
Rogers (55374)
13,576 residents
- 55445 9,879
Minneapolis (55445)
9,879 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55327 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55327 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55340
Hamel (55340)
$178,553 median income
- 55311
Maple Grove (55311)
$153,568 median income
- 55374
Rogers (55374)
$144,714 median income
- 55327
Dayton (55327)
$140,366 median income
- 55316
Champlin (55316)
$116,102 median income
- 55330
Elk River (55330)
$115,761 median income
- 55369
Osseo (55369)
$112,144 median income
- 55445
Minneapolis (55445)
$104,150 median income
- 55303
Anoka (55303)
$102,986 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55327, 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 (3,478 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 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.
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