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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
$103,750
Median income
$302,600
Median home value
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $37,901. Local economic indicators show a 5.7% poverty rate alongside 2.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $302,600 for a typical home value (18% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,344 a month; 94.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 55370, plus 6 more within McLeod 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 55370

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plato, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55370.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 55370?

37.9

Median Age

57.0%

Male

43.0%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 87.8%
African American 2.9%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%

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?

$103,750

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$37,901

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55370 ranks nationally

Plato, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,750 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 48.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.6%

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

What does housing look like?

218

Total Housing Units

196

Occupied Units

22

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.9%
Renter 5.1%

$302,600

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 55370 vs 55339 →

ZIP 55370 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 55370 ranks #0 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 55370 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 55370 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
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

More ZIP Codes in McLeod County

55350 standard
Hutchinson, MN
Pop: 18,280
55336 standard
Glencoe, MN
Pop: 8,054
55395 standard
Winsted, MN
Pop: 2,892
55354 standard
Lester Prairie, MN
Pop: 2,741
55381 standard
Silver Lake, MN
Pop: 2,063
55312 standard
Brownton, MN
Pop: 1,595

Related Areas

McLeod County Plato, MN Minnesota

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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