Rockford, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55373

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

5,600
197/sq mi
$105,556
Median income
$363,900
Median home value
41.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rockford pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
197
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55373 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55373 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.5 square miles in Rockford, Wright County, Minnesota. The area is home to 5,600 residents, producing a population density of 197 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 55373 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55373 sits at $105,556 (29% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $47,654. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $363,900 (42% above the state average) with median rent at $1,054 per month, and 83.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55373 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wright County, so you can benchmark 55373 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 55373

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55373.

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 55373, Rockford, 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

5,600

Population

28.5

Area (sq mi)

197

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55373?

38.7

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 89.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$105,556

Median Household Income

+29% vs state

$47,654

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55373 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,556 Top 16% higher than 84% 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 67.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,226

Total Housing Units

2,210

Occupied Units

16

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.5%
Renter 16.5%

$363,900

Median Home Value

+42% vs state

$1,054

Median Rent

1995

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

-1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55373 have decreased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.7% 159
2021 +9.2% 174
2022 +13.0% 197
2023 +3.9% 204
2024 -1.9% 200

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 142 business establishments in ZIP 55373, employing approximately 1,801 people with a combined annual payroll of $106,474,000.

142

Businesses

1,801

Employees

$106.5M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 26 18.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 12.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 12.0%
Retail trade 16 11.3%
Manufacturing 11 7.8%
Health care and social assistance 11 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 11 7.8%
Other services (except public administration) 11 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 5.6%
Wholesale trade 7 4.9%
Finance and insurance 3 2.1%

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 55373 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 55373 ranks #8 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 55373 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 55373 ranks #9 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
55357 Loretto, MN 3,246 3.2 mi
55359 Maple Plain, MN 5,954 5.8 mi
55341 Hanover, MN 2,850 5.8 mi
55328 Delano, MN 8,541 5.7 mi
55376 Saint Michael, MN 16,242 8.6 mi
55340 Hamel, MN 6,327 7.3 mi
55313 Buffalo, MN 23,255 8.6 mi
55356 Long Lake, MN 5,311 9.3 mi
55374 Rogers, MN 13,576 9.3 mi
55388 Watertown, MN 5,619 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55373 in?
ZIP code 55373 (Rockford) is located in Wright County, Minnesota. Wright County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wright-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55373?
ZIP code 55373 in Rockford, MN has a population of 5,600 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55373?
The median household income in ZIP 55373 is $105,556, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55373?
The median home value in ZIP 55373 is $363,900, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55373?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55373 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55373?
ZIP code 55373 has 142 business establishments employing approximately 1,801 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55373?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55373 are: Construction (26), Professional, scientific, and technical services (18), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (17). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55373?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55373 decreased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 55373?
In ZIP code 55373, 67.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.3% 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 55373?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55373 is 27.7 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 55373?
In ZIP code 55373, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55373?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55373 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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