West Concord, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55985
Dodge County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,858
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $83,636
- Median income Above-median income area
- $245,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Concord pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55985 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 55985 (West Concord, MN) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 55985 covers 235.2 square miles in West Concord, Dodge County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,858 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55985 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,636 (2% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,980. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $245,200 (4% below the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $799; 88.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dodge County, so 55985 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 55985
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Concord, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55985.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 55985, West Concord, 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
1,858
Population
235.2
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55985?
39.7
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
2.2%
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?
$83,636
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$40,980
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
30.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55985 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
West Concord, 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)
$83,636 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
789housing units
789
Total Housing Units
712
Occupied Units
77
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$245,200
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$799
Median Rent
1958
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 55985, employing approximately 502 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,878,000.
37
Businesses
502
Employees
$39.9M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 21.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 13.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 10.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 8.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 8.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 8.1% |
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 55985 vs 55927 →
ZIP 55985 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55927
Dodge Center (55927)
4,071 residents
- 55946
Kenyon (55946)
3,178 residents
- 55985
West Concord (55985)
1,858 residents
- 55983 1,588
Wanamingo (55983)
1,588 residents
- 55924 1,303
Claremont (55924)
1,303 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55985 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55985 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55927
Dodge Center (55927)
$99,566 median income
- 55946
Kenyon (55946)
$85,781 median income
- 55985
West Concord (55985)
$83,636 median income
- 55983
Wanamingo (55983)
$82,446 median income
- 55924
Claremont (55924)
$78,558 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55985 ranks #3 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 55985, 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 (1,858 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 55985 in?
ZIP code 55985 (West Concord) 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 55985?
ZIP code 55985 in West Concord, MN has a population of 1,858 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55985?
The median household income in ZIP 55985 is $83,636, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55985?
The median home value in ZIP 55985 is $245,200, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55985?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55985 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55985?
ZIP code 55985 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 502 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55985?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55985 are: Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55985?
In ZIP code 55985, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% 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 55985?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55985 is 30.5 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 55985?
In ZIP code 55985, approximately 88.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55985?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55985 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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