Mayer, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55360

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

2,672
32/sq mi
$122,117
Median income
$354,600
Median home value
32.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mayer pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
32
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55360 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55360 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 83.0 square miles in Mayer, Carver County, Minnesota. The area is home to 2,672 residents, producing a population density of 32 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 55360 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55360 sits at $122,117 (49% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $48,938. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $354,600 (39% above the state average) with median rent at $1,618 per month, and 95.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55360 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Carver County, so you can benchmark 55360 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 55360

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55360.

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 55360, Mayer, 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

2,672

Population

83.0

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55360?

36.4

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$122,117

Median Household Income

+49% vs state

$48,938

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55360 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$122,117 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,182

Total Housing Units

1,157

Occupied Units

25

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.2%
Renter 4.8%

$354,600

Median Home Value

+39% vs state

$1,618

Median Rent

2004

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)

213

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+113%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55360 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 163
2021 +9.3% 178
2022 +10.2% 196
2023 +5.6% 207
2024 +3.0% 213

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 65 business establishments in ZIP 55360, employing approximately 344 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,445,000.

65

Businesses

344

Employees

$15.4M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 25 38.5%
Other services (except public administration) 10 15.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 7.7%
Manufacturing 4 6.2%
Retail trade 4 6.2%
Accommodation and food services 4 6.2%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.6%
Finance and insurance 3 4.6%

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 55360 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 55360 ranks #9 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 55360 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 55360 ranks #2 of 9 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
55367 New Germany, MN 913 3.0 mi
55397 Young America, MN 2,693 6.5 mi
55388 Watertown, MN 5,619 4.6 mi
55363 Montrose, MN 4,496 9.4 mi
55354 Lester Prairie, MN 2,741 7.5 mi
55395 Winsted, MN 2,892 7.8 mi
55387 Waconia, MN 12,249 7.9 mi
55328 Delano, MN 8,541 10.2 mi
55370 Plato, MN 802 10.8 mi
55322 Cologne, MN 3,163 11.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55360 in?
ZIP code 55360 (Mayer) is located in Carver County, Minnesota. Carver County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carver-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55360?
ZIP code 55360 in Mayer, MN has a population of 2,672 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55360?
The median household income in ZIP 55360 is $122,117, which is 60% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55360?
The median home value in ZIP 55360 is $354,600, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55360?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55360 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55360?
ZIP code 55360 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 344 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55360?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55360 are: Construction (25), Other services (except public administration) (10), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55360?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55360 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 55360?
In ZIP code 55360, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.5% 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 55360?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55360 is 27.6 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 55360?
In ZIP code 55360, approximately 95.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55360?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55360 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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