Victoria, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55386
Carver County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,330
- 362/sq mi High-density area
- $192,458
- Median income Above-median income area
- $565,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 64.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Victoria pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 362
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55386 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 55386 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Victoria, Carver County, Minnesota, home to 6,330 residents across 17.5 square miles, a density of 362 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55386 skews affluent, with a median household income of $192,458 (134% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $73,062. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.2% and unemployment is 1.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $565,900 (121% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 93.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,125.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carver County, so 55386 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 55386
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Victoria, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55386.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
36 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
16 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 55386, Victoria, 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
6,330
Population
17.5
Area (sq mi)
362
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55386?
40.4
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
4.0%
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?
$192,458
Median Household Income
+134% vs state ZIP avg
$73,062
Per Capita Income
2.2%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
36.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55386 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Victoria, 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)
$192,458 Top 1% higher than 99% 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
3,770housing units
3,770
Total Housing Units
3,636
Occupied Units
134
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$565,900
Median Home Value
+121% vs state ZIP avg
$2,125
Median Rent
2006
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
+0.8%
YoY Change (2024)
186
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+86%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55386 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 145 |
| 2021 | +8.2% | 157 |
| 2022 | +12.4% | 176 |
| 2023 | +4.7% | 185 |
| 2024 | +0.8% | 186 |
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 193 business establishments in ZIP 55386, employing approximately 1,538 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,007,000.
193
Businesses
1,538
Employees
$66.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 18.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 11.4% |
| Construction | 19 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 8.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 4.2% |
| Educational services | 6 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.6% |
| Information | 4 | 2.1% |
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 55386 vs 55364 →
ZIP 55386 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55318
Chaska (55318)
25,493 residents
- 55317
Chanhassen (55317)
19,218 residents
- 55331
Excelsior (55331)
17,524 residents
- 55364
Mound (55364)
14,353 residents
- 55387
Waconia (55387)
12,249 residents
- 55386 6,330
Victoria (55386)
6,330 residents
- 55359 5,954
Maple Plain (55359)
5,954 residents
- 55356 5,311
Long Lake (55356)
5,311 residents
- 55315 4,762
Carver (55315)
4,762 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55386 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55386 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55386
Victoria (55386)
$192,458 median income
- 55331
Excelsior (55331)
$159,450 median income
- 55356
Long Lake (55356)
$156,622 median income
- 55315
Carver (55315)
$140,893 median income
- 55317
Chanhassen (55317)
$140,385 median income
- 55375
Saint Bonifacius (55375)
$130,893 median income
- 55359
Maple Plain (55359)
$129,250 median income
- 55387
Waconia (55387)
$114,511 median income
- 55318
Chaska (55318)
$112,243 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55386 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55364 | Mound, MN | 14,353 | 5.2 mi |
| 55318 | Chaska, MN | 25,493 | 3.9 mi |
| 55331 | Excelsior, MN | 17,524 | 4.0 mi |
| 55375 | Saint Bonifacius, MN | 4,518 | 4.4 mi |
| 55384 | Spring Park, MN | 1,672 | 5.4 mi |
| 55387 | Waconia, MN | 12,249 | 5.3 mi |
| 55317 | Chanhassen, MN | 19,218 | 5.7 mi |
| 55315 | Carver, MN | 4,762 | 10.0 mi |
| 55359 | Maple Plain, MN | 5,954 | 10.0 mi |
| 55356 | Long Lake, MN | 5,311 | 9.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55386, 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 (6,330 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 55386 in?
ZIP code 55386 (Victoria) 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 55386?
ZIP code 55386 in Victoria, MN has a population of 6,330 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55386?
The median household income in ZIP 55386 is $192,458, which is 152% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55386?
The median home value in ZIP 55386 is $565,900, which is 103% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55386?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55386 is White at 89.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55386?
ZIP code 55386 has 193 business establishments employing approximately 1,538 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55386?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55386 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (36), Health care and social assistance (22), Construction (19). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55386?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55386 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 55386?
In ZIP code 55386, 74.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.8% 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 55386?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55386 is 36.0 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 55386?
In ZIP code 55386, approximately 93.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55386?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55386 is 2.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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