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 Moderate-density area
- $122,117
- Median income Above-median income area
- $354,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 55360 (Mayer, MN) rose +3.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 206.7 in 2023 to 213.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55360 covers 83.0 square miles in Mayer, Carver County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,672 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55360 skews affluent, with a median household income of $122,117 (49% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,938. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.8% and unemployment is 3.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $354,600 (39% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 95.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,618.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carver County, so 55360 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 55360
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mayer, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55360.
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 55360?
36.4
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
2.2%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$48,938
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55360 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Mayer, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$122,117 Top 6% higher than 94% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,182housing units
1,182
Total Housing Units
1,157
Occupied Units
25
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$354,600
Median Home Value
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$1,618
Median Rent
2004
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 55360 vs 55367 →
ZIP 55360 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55387
Waconia (55387)
12,249 residents
- 55328
Delano (55328)
8,541 residents
- 55388
Watertown (55388)
5,619 residents
- 55363 4,496
Montrose (55363)
4,496 residents
- 55322 3,163
Cologne (55322)
3,163 residents
- 55395 2,892
Winsted (55395)
2,892 residents
- 55354 2,741
Lester Prairie (55354)
2,741 residents
- 55397 2,693
Young America (55397)
2,693 residents
- 55360 2,672
Mayer (55360)
2,672 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55360 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55360 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55322
Cologne (55322)
$124,861 median income
- 55360
Mayer (55360)
$122,117 median income
- 55387
Waconia (55387)
$114,511 median income
- 55328
Delano (55328)
$114,158 median income
- 55370
Plato (55370)
$103,750 median income
- 55363
Montrose (55363)
$101,989 median income
- 55388
Watertown (55388)
$99,375 median income
- 55354
Lester Prairie (55354)
$97,941 median income
- 55367
New Germany (55367)
$94,107 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55360, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,672 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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