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Hutchinson, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55350

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

18,280
44/sq mi
$79,123
Median income
$255,500
Median home value
26.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
44
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55350 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55350 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 416.4 square miles in Hutchinson, McLeod County, Minnesota. The area is home to 18,280 residents, producing a population density of 44 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 55350 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55350 sits at $79,123 (4% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $44,974. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $255,500 (0% below the state average) with median rent at $939 per month, and 73.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55350 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 55350 sits relative to Minnesota and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 55350

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55350.

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 55350, Hutchinson, 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

18,280

Population

416.4

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55350?

42.7

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$79,123

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$44,974

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

19.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55350 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,123 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.6%

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

What does housing look like?

8,277

Total Housing Units

7,904

Occupied Units

373

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.2%
Renter 26.8%

$255,500

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

$939

Median Rent

1983

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

+7.8%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55350 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 152
2021 +11.0% 169
2022 +13.4% 192
2023 +8.2% 207
2024 +7.8% 224

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 554 business establishments in ZIP 55350, employing approximately 8,858 people with a combined annual payroll of $435,978,000.

554

Businesses

8,858

Employees

$436.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 88 15.9%
Retail trade 80 14.4%
Other services (except public administration) 56 10.1%
Construction 53 9.6%
Finance and insurance 51 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 42 7.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 41 7.4%
Manufacturing 36 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 16 2.9%
Wholesale trade 14 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 2.4%
Information 10 1.8%
Educational services 6 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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McLeod County Hutchinson, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55350 in? ▼
ZIP code 55350 (Hutchinson) 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 55350? ▼
ZIP code 55350 in Hutchinson, MN has a population of 18,280 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55350? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55350 is $79,123, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55350? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55350 is $255,500, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55350? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55350 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55350? ▼
ZIP code 55350 has 554 business establishments employing approximately 8,858 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55350? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55350 are: Health care and social assistance (88), Retail trade (80), Other services (except public administration) (56). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55350? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55350 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 55350? ▼
In ZIP code 55350, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.6% 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 55350? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55350 is 19.4 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 55350? ▼
In ZIP code 55350, approximately 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55350? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55350 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Hutchinson, MN

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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