Delano, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55328

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 11, 2026

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 115.1 square miles in Delano, Wright County, Minnesota. The area is home to 8,541 residents, producing a population density of 74 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 55328 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55328 sits at $114,158 (39% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $53,562. The poverty rate stands at 3.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $409,800 (60% above the state average) with median rent at $973 per month, and 82.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55328 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wright County, so you can benchmark 55328 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 55328

Construction

55
Professional, scientific, and technical services

38
Retail trade

32
Other services (except public administration)

31
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services

25

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55328, Delano, MN · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-11 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,541

Population

115.1

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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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

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

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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

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

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 →

55313

23,255
55364

14,353
55328

8,541
55359

5,954
55388

5,619
55373

5,600
55375

4,518
55363

4,496
55360

2,672

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55328 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

55375

$130,893
55359

$129,250
55360

$122,117
55328

$114,158
55364

$108,725
55373

$105,556
55363

$101,989
55388

$99,375
55313

$92,455

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.

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

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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.