PlainZIP

Litchfield, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55355

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

9,656
22/sq mi
$63,295
Median income
$224,400
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55355 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55355 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Litchfield, Meeker County, Minnesota, home to 9,656 residents across 447.0 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55355 reports a modest median household income of $63,295 (23% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $38,653. The poverty rate stands at 11.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. Housing costs here run $224,400 for a typical home value (12% below the state average), with rent averaging $999 a month; 69.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 55355, plus 6 more within Meeker County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 55355

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Litchfield, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55355.

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 55355, Litchfield, 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

9,656

Population

447.0

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55355?

43.2

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 90.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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?

$63,295

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$38,653

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

21.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55355 ranks nationally

Litchfield, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,295 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 54.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,565

Total Housing Units

4,119

Occupied Units

446

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.3%
Renter 30.7%

$224,400

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$999

Median Rent

1975

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

+1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

229

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+129%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55355 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 154
2021 +11.7% 172
2022 +15.2% 198
2023 +13.5% 225
2024 +1.9% 229

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 290 business establishments in ZIP 55355, employing approximately 4,364 people with a combined annual payroll of $244,983,000.

290

Businesses

4,364

Employees

$245.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 47 16.2%
Retail trade 36 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 31 10.7%
Manufacturing 23 7.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 22 7.6%
Construction 21 7.2%
Finance and insurance 19 6.5%
Transportation and warehousing 18 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 2.8%
Wholesale trade 7 2.4%
Information 6 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.0%

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 55355 vs 55324 →

ZIP 55355 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 55355 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 55355 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 55355 ranks #3 of 3 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
55324 Darwin, MN 1,234 6.4 mi
56243 Grove City, MN 1,725 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Meeker County

55325 standard
Dassel, MN
Pop: 4,610
55382 standard
South Haven, MN
Pop: 3,563
55389 standard
Watkins, MN
Pop: 2,643
56243 standard
Grove City, MN
Pop: 1,725
55324 standard
Darwin, MN
Pop: 1,234
56228 standard
Cosmos, MN
Pop: 882

Related Areas

Meeker County Litchfield, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55355 in? ▼
ZIP code 55355 (Litchfield) is located in Meeker County, Minnesota. Meeker County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/meeker-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55355? ▼
ZIP code 55355 in Litchfield, MN has a population of 9,656 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55355? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55355 is $63,295, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55355? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55355 is $224,400, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55355? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55355 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55355? ▼
ZIP code 55355 has 290 business establishments employing approximately 4,364 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55355? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55355 are: Health care and social assistance (47), Retail trade (36), Other services (except public administration) (31). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55355? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55355 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. 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 55355? ▼
In ZIP code 55355, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 55355? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55355 is 21.4 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 55355? ▼
In ZIP code 55355, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55355? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55355 is 11.6% 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.