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 Moderate-density area
- $95,180
- Median income Above-median income area
- $292,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 55944 (Kasson, MN) rose +5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.5 in 2023 to 220.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,639. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 3.7%. Median home value is $292,100 (14% above the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $1,089; 88.6% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dodge County, so 55944 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 55944
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kasson, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55944.
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 55944?
37.1
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
3.3%
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?
$95,180
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$39,639
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55944 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Kasson, 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)
$95,180 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
3,170housing units
3,170
Total Housing Units
3,085
Occupied Units
85
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$292,100
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 55944
Kasson (55944)
7,151 residents
- 55920
Byron (55920)
7,026 residents
- 55927
Dodge Center (55927)
4,071 residents
- 55955 2,746
Mantorville (55955)
2,746 residents
- 55940 2,666
Hayfield (55940)
2,666 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55944 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55944 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
- 55920
Byron (55920)
$131,336 median income
- 55927
Dodge Center (55927)
$99,566 median income
- 55944
Kasson (55944)
$95,180 median income
- 55940
Hayfield (55940)
$83,885 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55944, 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 (7,151 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 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.
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