PlainZIP

Kasson, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55944

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

7,151
47/sq mi
$95,180
Median income
$292,100
Median home value
35.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
47
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55944 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55944 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kasson, Dodge County, Minnesota, home to 7,151 residents across 150.9 square miles, a density of 47 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55944 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,180 (16% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $39,639. Poverty here runs at 5.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.7%. The typical home here is valued at $292,100 (14% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,089 monthly, and 88.6% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 55944 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Dodge County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 55944

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kasson, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55944.

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 55944, Kasson, 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

7,151

Population

150.9

Area (sq mi)

47

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 55944?

37.1

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 93.7%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$95,180

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$39,639

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55944 ranks nationally

Kasson, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$95,180 Top 22% higher than 78% 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 58.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,170

Total Housing Units

3,085

Occupied Units

85

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.6%
Renter 11.4%

$292,100

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$1,089

Median Rent

1992

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

+5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55944 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 164
2021 +8.8% 179
2022 +15.6% 206
2023 +1.5% 209
2024 +5.3% 220

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 156 business establishments in ZIP 55944, employing approximately 994 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,786,000.

156

Businesses

994

Employees

$47.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 30 19.2%
Other services (except public administration) 23 14.7%
Health care and social assistance 20 12.8%
Retail trade 17 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 13 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 6.4%
Manufacturing 9 5.8%
Finance and insurance 8 5.1%
Information 6 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 5 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.6%
Wholesale trade 3 1.9%

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 55944 vs 55955 →

ZIP 55944 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 55944 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 55944 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 55944 ranks #4 of 5 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
55955 Mantorville, MN 2,746 7.0 mi
55920 Byron, MN 7,026 6.0 mi
55940 Hayfield, MN 2,666 7.2 mi
55927 Dodge Center, MN 4,071 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dodge County

55963 standard
Pine Island, MN
Pop: 4,988
55927 standard
Dodge Center, MN
Pop: 4,071
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 Kasson, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55944 in? ▼
ZIP code 55944 (Kasson) 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 55944? ▼
ZIP code 55944 in Kasson, MN has a population of 7,151 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55944? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55944 is $95,180, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55944? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55944 is $292,100, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55944? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55944 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55944? ▼
ZIP code 55944 has 156 business establishments employing approximately 994 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55944? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55944 are: Construction (30), Other services (except public administration) (23), Health care and social assistance (20). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55944? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55944 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 55944? ▼
In ZIP code 55944, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.7% 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 55944? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55944 is 24.5 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 55944? ▼
In ZIP code 55944, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55944? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55944 is 5.2% 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.