Plato, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55370
McLeod County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 802
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $103,750
- Median income Above-median income area
- $302,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 15.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Plato pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55370 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 55370 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Plato, McLeod County, Minnesota, home to just 802 residents across 59.4 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55370 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,750 (26% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,901. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.7% and unemployment is 2.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $302,600 (18% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 94.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,344.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McLeod County, so 55370 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 55370
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plato, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55370.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 55370, Plato, 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
802
Population
59.4
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55370?
37.9
Median Age
57.0%
Male
43.0%
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?
$103,750
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$37,901
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55370 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Plato, 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)
$103,750 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
218housing units
218
Total Housing Units
196
Occupied Units
22
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$302,600
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,344
Median Rent
1973
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
+24.8%
YoY Change (2022)
168
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+68%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55370 have increased 24.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +68% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +12.7% | 123 |
| 2019 | – | 123 |
| 2020 | +6.8% | 131 |
| 2021 | +2.9% | 135 |
| 2022 | +24.8% | 168 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 55370, employing approximately 258 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,034,000.
19
Businesses
258
Employees
$16.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 15.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 15.8% |
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 55370 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55336
Glencoe (55336)
8,054 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
- 55368 2,218
Norwood Young America (55368)
2,218 residents
- 55381 2,063
Silver Lake (55381)
2,063 residents
- 55338 1,123
Green Isle (55338)
1,123 residents
- 55339 988
Hamburg (55339)
988 residents
- 55367 913
New Germany (55367)
913 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55370 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55370 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55360
Mayer (55360)
$122,117 median income
- 55370
Plato (55370)
$103,750 median income
- 55354
Lester Prairie (55354)
$97,941 median income
- 55367
New Germany (55367)
$94,107 median income
- 55339
Hamburg (55339)
$92,813 median income
- 55381
Silver Lake (55381)
$88,661 median income
- 55338
Green Isle (55338)
$86,563 median income
- 55397
Young America (55397)
$81,957 median income
- 55336
Glencoe (55336)
$77,261 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55370 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55339 | Hamburg, MN | 988 | 5.3 mi |
| 55354 | Lester Prairie, MN | 2,741 | 7.4 mi |
| 55397 | Young America, MN | 2,693 | 5.8 mi |
| 55336 | Glencoe, MN | 8,054 | 7.0 mi |
| 55338 | Green Isle, MN | 1,123 | 7.7 mi |
| 55367 | New Germany, MN | 913 | 8.7 mi |
| 55368 | Norwood Young America, MN | 2,218 | 7.5 mi |
| 55360 | Mayer, MN | 2,672 | 10.8 mi |
| 55381 | Silver Lake, MN | 2,063 | 12.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55370, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 55370 in?
ZIP code 55370 (Plato) 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 55370?
ZIP code 55370 in Plato, MN has a population of 802 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55370?
The median household income in ZIP 55370 is $103,750, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55370?
The median home value in ZIP 55370 is $302,600, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55370?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55370 is White at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55370?
ZIP code 55370 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 258 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55370?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55370 are: Manufacturing (3), Retail trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55370?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55370 increased by 24.8% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 68%. 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 55370?
In ZIP code 55370, 48.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% 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 55370?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55370 is 27.8 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 55370?
In ZIP code 55370, approximately 94.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55370?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55370 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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