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Young America, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55397

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

2,693
38/sq mi
$81,957
Median income
$352,800
Median home value
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Young America pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55397 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55397 covers 70.7 square miles in Young America, Carver County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,693 residents on file, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55397 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,957 (0% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $39,081. Poverty here runs at 8.5%, with unemployment measured at 4.3%. Median home value sits at $352,800 (38% above the state average), median rent at $1,058 a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Carver County, letting you compare 55397 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 55397

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Young America, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55397.

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 55397, Young America, 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

2,693

Population

70.7

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 55397?

38.5

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%

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?

$81,957

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$39,081

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55397 ranks nationally

Young America, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,957 Top 36% higher than 64% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,265

Total Housing Units

1,250

Occupied Units

15

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.4%
Renter 16.6%

$352,800

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$1,058

Median Rent

1979

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

+0.7%

YoY Change (2024)

213

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+113%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55397 have increased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 152
2021 +9.2% 166
2022 +9.2% 182
2023 +16.9% 212
2024 +0.7% 213

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 40 business establishments in ZIP 55397, employing approximately 257 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,340,000.

40

Businesses

257

Employees

$15.3M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 15 37.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 3 7.5%
Other services (except public administration) 3 7.5%

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 55397 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 55397 ranks #5 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 55397 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 55397 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
55360 Mayer, MN 2,672 6.5 mi
55339 Hamburg, MN 988 6.2 mi
55368 Norwood Young America, MN 2,218 5.5 mi
55367 New Germany, MN 913 5.9 mi
55370 Plato, MN 802 5.8 mi
55322 Cologne, MN 3,163 7.9 mi
55354 Lester Prairie, MN 2,741 8.1 mi
55338 Green Isle, MN 1,123 10.6 mi
55388 Watertown, MN 5,619 10.2 mi
55395 Winsted, MN 2,892 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Carver County

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Chaska, MN
Pop: 25,493
55317 standard
Chanhassen, MN
Pop: 19,218
55387 standard
Waconia, MN
Pop: 12,249
55386 standard
Victoria, MN
Pop: 6,330
55388 standard
Watertown, MN
Pop: 5,619
55315 standard
Carver, MN
Pop: 4,762

Related Areas

Carver County Young America, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55397 in? ▼
ZIP code 55397 (Young America) 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 55397? ▼
ZIP code 55397 in Young America, MN has a population of 2,693 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55397? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55397 is $81,957, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55397? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55397 is $352,800, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55397? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55397 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55397? ▼
ZIP code 55397 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 257 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55397? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55397 are: Construction (15), Transportation and warehousing (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55397? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55397 increased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 55397? ▼
In ZIP code 55397, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 55397? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55397 is 28.3 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 55397? ▼
In ZIP code 55397, approximately 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55397? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55397 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.