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 Moderate-density area
- $99,566
- Median income Above-median income area
- $241,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 55927 (Dodge Center, MN) fell -4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 229.0 in 2023 to 219.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55927 covers 207.7 square miles in Dodge Center, Dodge County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,071 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55927 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,566 (21% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,544. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.8% and unemployment is 2.0%. Median home value is $241,100 (6% below the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $989; 83.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dodge County, so 55927 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 55927
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dodge Center, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55927.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 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 55927, Dodge Center, 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
4,071
Population
207.7
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55927?
39.3
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
4.1%
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?
$99,566
Median Household Income
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$47,544
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55927 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Dodge Center, 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)
$99,566 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
1,759housing units
1,759
Total Housing Units
1,681
Occupied Units
78
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$241,100
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 55927 vs 55924 →
ZIP 55927 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55944
Kasson (55944)
7,151 residents
- 55927
Dodge Center (55927)
4,071 residents
- 55955 2,746
Mantorville (55955)
2,746 residents
- 55940 2,666
Hayfield (55940)
2,666 residents
- 55985 1,858
West Concord (55985)
1,858 residents
- 55924 1,303
Claremont (55924)
1,303 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55927 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55927 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55955
Mantorville (55955)
$132,524 median income
- 55927
Dodge Center (55927)
$99,566 median income
- 55944
Kasson (55944)
$95,180 median income
- 55940
Hayfield (55940)
$83,885 median income
- 55985
West Concord (55985)
$83,636 median income
- 55924
Claremont (55924)
$78,558 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55927, 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 (4,071 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 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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