Eden Valley, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55329

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

2,118
16/sq mi
$79,453
Median income
$223,200
Median home value
12.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55329 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55329 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 130.7 square miles in Eden Valley, Stearns County, Minnesota. The area is home to 2,118 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 55329 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55329 sits at $79,453 (3% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $36,311. The poverty rate stands at 9.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $223,200 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $920 per month, and 86.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55329 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Stearns County, so you can benchmark 55329 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 55329

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55329.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55329, Eden Valley, MN · 2023 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

2,118

Population

130.7

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55329?

42.4

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$79,453

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$36,311

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55329 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,453 Top 39% higher than 61% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 49.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.5%

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

What does housing look like?

867

Total Housing Units

793

Occupied Units

74

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.5%
Renter 13.5%

$223,200

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$920

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+29.3%

YoY Change (2024)

211

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+111%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55329 have increased 29.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -1.7% 149
2020 +2.5% 153
2021 +2.4% 156
2022 +29.3% 202
2024 211

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 49 business establishments in ZIP 55329, employing approximately 378 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,075,000.

49

Businesses

378

Employees

$16.1M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 10 20.4%
Accommodation and food services 7 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 7 14.3%
Transportation and warehousing 5 10.2%
Construction 4 8.2%
Manufacturing 4 8.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 6.1%

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 55329 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 55329 ranks #4 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 55329 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 55329 ranks #4 of 6 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
55389 Watkins, MN 2,643 6.5 mi
56368 Richmond, MN 4,239 10.0 mi
56371 Roscoe, MN 99 9.1 mi
56362 Paynesville, MN 5,844 9.5 mi
56243 Grove City, MN 1,725 11.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55329 in?
ZIP code 55329 (Eden Valley) is located in Stearns County, Minnesota. Stearns County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stearns-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55329?
ZIP code 55329 in Eden Valley, MN has a population of 2,118 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55329?
The median household income in ZIP 55329 is $79,453, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55329?
The median home value in ZIP 55329 is $223,200, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55329?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55329 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55329?
ZIP code 55329 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 378 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55329?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55329 are: Retail trade (10), Accommodation and food services (7), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55329?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55329 increased by 29.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 55329?
In ZIP code 55329, 49.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% 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 55329?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55329 is 28.5 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 55329?
In ZIP code 55329, approximately 86.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55329?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55329 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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