Glencoe, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55336

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

8,054
24/sq mi
$77,261
Median income
$245,400
Median home value
12.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55336 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55336 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 330.1 square miles in Glencoe, McLeod County, Minnesota. The area is home to 8,054 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 55336 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55336 sits at $77,261 (6% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $39,459. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $245,400 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,096 per month, and 77.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55336 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing McLeod County, so you can benchmark 55336 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 55336

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55336.

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 55336, Glencoe, 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

8,054

Population

330.1

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55336?

40.9

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

7.9%

Foreign-Born

White 84.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%

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?

$77,261

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$39,459

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55336 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,261 Top 42% higher than 58% 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 50.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,567

Total Housing Units

3,461

Occupied Units

106

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.4%
Renter 22.6%

$245,400

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,096

Median Rent

1976

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

+3.0%

YoY Change (2024)

214

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+114%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55336 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 157
2021 +11.4% 175
2022 +5.5% 185
2023 +12.4% 207
2024 +3.0% 214

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 196 business establishments in ZIP 55336, employing approximately 2,881 people with a combined annual payroll of $146,949,000.

196

Businesses

2,881

Employees

$146.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 26 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 26 13.3%
Retail trade 24 12.2%
Health care and social assistance 19 9.7%
Finance and insurance 18 9.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 8.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 7.1%
Manufacturing 11 5.6%
Accommodation and food services 11 5.6%
Transportation and warehousing 9 4.6%
Wholesale trade 7 3.6%
Information 4 2.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.5%

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 55336 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 55336 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 55336 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 55336 ranks #3 of 4 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
55370 Plato, MN 802 7.0 mi
55366 New Auburn, MN 443 7.2 mi
55354 Lester Prairie, MN 2,741 9.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55336 in?
ZIP code 55336 (Glencoe) is located in McLeod County, Minnesota. McLeod County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mcleod-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55336?
ZIP code 55336 in Glencoe, MN has a population of 8,054 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55336?
The median household income in ZIP 55336 is $77,261, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55336?
The median home value in ZIP 55336 is $245,400, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55336?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55336 is White at 84.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55336?
ZIP code 55336 has 196 business establishments employing approximately 2,881 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55336?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55336 are: Construction (26), Other services (except public administration) (26), Retail trade (24). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55336?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55336 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 55336?
In ZIP code 55336, 50.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.3% 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 55336?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55336 is 24.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55336?
In ZIP code 55336, approximately 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55336?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55336 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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