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Dodge Center, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55927

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

4,071
20/sq mi
$99,566
Median income
$241,100
Median home value
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dodge Center pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55927 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55927 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 207.7 square miles in Dodge Center, Dodge County, Minnesota. The area is home to 4,071 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 55927 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55927 sits at $99,566 (21% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $47,544. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $241,100 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $989 per month, and 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55927 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dodge County, so you can benchmark 55927 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 55927

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55927.

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 55927, Dodge Center, 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

4,071

Population

207.7

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55927?

39.3

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

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?

$99,566

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$47,544

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55927 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,566 Top 19% higher than 81% 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 56.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,759

Total Housing Units

1,681

Occupied Units

78

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.2%

$241,100

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$989

Median Rent

1976

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

-4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

219

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+119%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55927 have decreased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 168
2021 +9.7% 184
2022 +19.5% 220
2023 +4.1% 229
2024 -4.3% 219

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 94 business establishments in ZIP 55927, employing approximately 2,410 people with a combined annual payroll of $166,635,000.

94

Businesses

2,410

Employees

$166.6M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 17 18.1%
Retail trade 15 16.0%
Construction 12 12.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 9.6%
Manufacturing 7 7.5%
Wholesale trade 7 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 6 6.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.3%
Finance and insurance 4 4.3%
Health care and social assistance 4 4.3%

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 55927 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 55927 ranks #2 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 55927 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 55927 ranks #2 of 6 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
55924 Claremont, MN 1,303 7.3 mi
55985 West Concord, MN 1,858 8.7 mi
55944 Kasson, MN 7,151 7.4 mi
55955 Mantorville, MN 2,746 7.5 mi
55940 Hayfield, MN 2,666 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dodge County

55944 standard
Kasson, MN
Pop: 7,151
55963 standard
Pine Island, MN
Pop: 4,988
55955 standard
Mantorville, MN
Pop: 2,746
55940 standard
Hayfield, MN
Pop: 2,666
55985 standard
West Concord, MN
Pop: 1,858
55924 standard
Claremont, MN
Pop: 1,303

Related Areas

Dodge County Dodge Center, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55927 in? ▼
ZIP code 55927 (Dodge Center) is located in Dodge County, Minnesota. Dodge County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dodge-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55927? ▼
ZIP code 55927 in Dodge Center, MN has a population of 4,071 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55927? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55927 is $99,566, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55927? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55927 is $241,100, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55927? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55927 is White at 89.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55927? ▼
ZIP code 55927 has 94 business establishments employing approximately 2,410 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55927? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55927 are: Other services (except public administration) (17), Retail trade (15), Construction (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55927? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55927 decreased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 55927? ▼
In ZIP code 55927, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 55927? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55927 is 25.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55927? ▼
In ZIP code 55927, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55927? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55927 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Dodge Center, MN

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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