South Haven, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55382
Meeker County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,563
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $93,661
- Median income Above-median income area
- $368,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
South Haven pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55382 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 55382 (South Haven, MN) fell -1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 223.6 in 2023 to 220.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55382 covers 182.7 square miles in South Haven, Meeker County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,563 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55382 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,661 (14% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,478. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.6% and unemployment is 3.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $368,100 (44% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 94.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,327.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Meeker County, so 55382 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 55382
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Haven, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55382.
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 7
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade 6
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 5
Real estate and rental and leasing
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
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 55382, South Haven, 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
3,563
Population
182.7
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55382?
45.7
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
0.9%
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?
$93,661
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$47,478
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
34.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55382 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
South Haven, 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)
$93,661 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
2,250housing units
2,250
Total Housing Units
1,436
Occupied Units
814
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$368,100
Median Home Value
+44% vs state ZIP avg
$1,327
Median Rent
1977
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
-1.3%
YoY Change (2024)
221
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+121%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55382 have decreased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 162 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 180 |
| 2022 | +12.7% | 203 |
| 2023 | +10.3% | 224 |
| 2024 | -1.3% | 221 |
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 59 business establishments in ZIP 55382, employing approximately 250 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,466,000.
59
Businesses
250
Employees
$14.5M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 22 | 37.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 11.9% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 10.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.1% |
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 55382 vs 55353 →
ZIP 55382 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55302
Annandale (55302)
7,107 residents
- 55320
Clearwater (55320)
4,973 residents
- 55382
South Haven (55382)
3,563 residents
- 55353
Kimball (55353)
3,162 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55382 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55382 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55320
Clearwater (55320)
$113,973 median income
- 55382
South Haven (55382)
$93,661 median income
- 55353
Kimball (55353)
$83,854 median income
- 55302
Annandale (55302)
$83,235 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55382 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55382, 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 (3,563 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 55382 in?
ZIP code 55382 (South Haven) is located in Meeker County, Minnesota. Meeker County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/meeker-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55382?
ZIP code 55382 in South Haven, MN has a population of 3,563 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55382?
The median household income in ZIP 55382 is $93,661, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55382?
The median home value in ZIP 55382 is $368,100, which is 32% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55382?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55382 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55382?
ZIP code 55382 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 250 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55382?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55382 are: Construction (22), Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55382?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55382 decreased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 55382?
In ZIP code 55382, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.5% 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 55382?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55382 is 34.7 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 55382?
In ZIP code 55382, approximately 94.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55382?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55382 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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