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Delano, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55328

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

8,541
74/sq mi
$114,158
Median income
$409,800
Median home value
44.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Delano pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
74
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55328 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55328 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Delano, Wright County, Minnesota, home to 8,541 residents across 115.1 square miles, a density of 74 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55328 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,158 (39% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $53,562. Poverty here runs at 3.1%, with unemployment measured at 1.5%. Median home value sits at $409,800 (60% above the state average), median rent at $973 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Wright County, letting you compare 55328 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 55328

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Delano, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55328.

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 55328, Delano, 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

8,541

Population

115.1

Area (sq mi)

74

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 55328?

38.3

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$114,158

Median Household Income

+39% vs state

$53,562

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55328 ranks nationally

Delano, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$114,158 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,765

Total Housing Units

3,701

Occupied Units

64

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.7%
Renter 17.3%

$409,800

Median Home Value

+60% vs state

$973

Median Rent

1991

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

+0.1%

YoY Change (2024)

199

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+99%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55328 have increased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 152
2021 +11.1% 169
2022 +13.5% 192
2023 +3.6% 199
2024 +0.1% 199

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 314 business establishments in ZIP 55328, employing approximately 4,002 people with a combined annual payroll of $219,480,000.

314

Businesses

4,002

Employees

$219.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 55 17.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 38 12.1%
Retail trade 32 10.2%
Other services (except public administration) 31 9.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 8.0%
Accommodation and food services 23 7.3%
Health care and social assistance 22 7.0%
Finance and insurance 20 6.4%
Manufacturing 17 5.4%
Wholesale trade 15 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 10 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 1.6%
Information 4 1.3%

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 55328 vs 55363 →

ZIP 55328 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 55328 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 55328 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 55328 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
55363 Montrose, MN 4,496 5.0 mi
55388 Watertown, MN 5,619 6.2 mi
55373 Rockford, MN 5,600 5.7 mi
55359 Maple Plain, MN 5,954 5.9 mi
55313 Buffalo, MN 23,255 9.7 mi
55375 Saint Bonifacius, MN 4,518 10.2 mi
55360 Mayer, MN 2,672 10.2 mi
55364 Mound, MN 14,353 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wright County

55313 standard
Buffalo, MN
Pop: 23,255
55362 standard
Monticello, MN
Pop: 18,089
55376 standard
Saint Michael, MN
Pop: 16,242
55301 standard
Albertville, MN
Pop: 10,535
55302 standard
Annandale, MN
Pop: 7,107
55373 standard
Rockford, MN
Pop: 5,600

Related Areas

Wright County Delano, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55328 in? ▼
ZIP code 55328 (Delano) 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 55328? ▼
ZIP code 55328 in Delano, MN has a population of 8,541 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55328? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55328 is $114,158, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55328? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55328 is $409,800, which is 47% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55328? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55328 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55328? ▼
ZIP code 55328 has 314 business establishments employing approximately 4,002 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55328? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55328 are: Construction (55), Professional, scientific, and technical services (38), Retail trade (32). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55328? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55328 increased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. 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 55328? ▼
In ZIP code 55328, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.5% 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 55328? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55328 is 29.3 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 55328? ▼
In ZIP code 55328, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55328? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55328 is 3.1% 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.