ZIP Code 55312 Demographics

McLeod County, Minnesota  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 55312 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,458

↓ 96.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$88,056

↑ +20.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$201,600

↓ 5.9% vs county

Median Age

42.7 yrs

↓ +3.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.0%

↑ 6.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 55312 compares to McLeod County and Minnesota overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 55312 $88k McLeod $73k Minnesota $84k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 55312 $202k McLeod $214k Minnesota $287k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

11.1%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

88.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$750

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 55312 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$201,600
Down Payment (20%)$40,320
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,280P&I: $1019 | Tax: $202 | Ins: $59
Rent (Local Median)
$750
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $530/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 55312, sorted by distance.

55366 5.8 mi away sibley county 55385 7.7 mi away mcleod county 55350 13.4 mi away mcleod county 56228 22.9 mi away meeker county 56253 31.8 mi away kandiyohi county

About McLeod County

McLeod County is located in Minnesota and has a total population of 36,727. The county's median household income is $73,296 and median home value is $214,300. ZIP code 55312 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in McLeod County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.