55336 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 55336, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

55336 is a zip code in McLeod County and Sibley County, Minnesota, which covers Bergen, Biscay, Glencoe, Glencoe, Hassan Valley, Helen, Penn, Rich Valley, Sumter, Green Isle, New Auburn, and New Auburn, with a total population of 8,273 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 55336 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 55336.

The estimated population of people living in 55336 is 8,273, with a median age of 40.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 55336 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,273
+4.33%
+3.62%
2020
7,930
+2.03%
-
2019
7,772
 -0.82% -
2018
7,836
 -1.85% -
2017
7,984
 - -

Population of 55336 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 55336 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
83.7%
86.8%
 -3.57%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.2%
 +100.00%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
13.3%
10.3%
 +29.13%
Asian
0.7%
0.2%
 +250.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.9%
1.9%
 -52.63%
Other
1%
0.6%
 +66.67%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 55336 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 55336 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 55336 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 55336 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40 +1.01% 37.1 -1.07% 44.2 +2.55%
2020 39.6 -0.75% 37.5 -3.1% 43.1 -0.69%
2019 39.9 -3.16% 38.7 -6.07% 43.4 +5.34%
2018 41.2 +1.73% 41.2 +0.73% 41.2 +4.04%
2017 40.5 - 40.9 - 39.6 -

The median age of the 55336 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 55336 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 560 +4.93% 559 -39.54% 562 362
10 to 19 487 +12.63% 634 +2.41% 543 644
20 to 29 341 +21.83% 393 -16.16% 407 327
30 to 39 489 +60.35% 489 +7.25% 792 504
40 to 49 596 -41.85% 501 0.19% 379 498
50 to 59 522 +10.94% 503 +19.66% 573 601
60 to 69 356 +35.41% 330 +8.76% 497 358
70+ 500 0.099999999999998% 724 +2.78% 490 736

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 55336 zip code is $66,813.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 55336.

  • Under 25
    $52,500.00
  • 25 to 44
    $66,607.00
  • 45 to 64
    $90,112.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,493.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 55336 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 55336, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 55336 is currently $82,933.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.37% of households in 55336 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 55336 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.18%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.26%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.33%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.54%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.88%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.44%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.37%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 55336 is $32,929.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 55336 by the total population of 55336.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 55336 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 55336 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.19%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.36%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.94%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.49%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.03%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 55336 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 55336 zip over the age of 16 is 6,646.

Of those people, a total of 66.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 55336 is 64.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 55336 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 484 57.40% 8.60%
20 to 24 years 284 88.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 450 88.20% 2.80%
30 to 34 years 636 70.90% 1.60%
35 to 44 years 1,098 93.80% 4.40%
45 to 54 years 992 94.80% 0.50%
55 to 59 years 621 81.50% 4.50%
60 to 64 years 465 59.80% 2.50%
65 to 74 years 764 30.90% 0.80%
75 years and over 852 3.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 55336. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,838 64.10% 3.30%
Black or African American 37 94.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 56 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 460 67.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 255 97.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 799 73.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,655 64.30% 3.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 55336 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 55336 is 4,271, with median earnings of $39,237.00.

Women in 55336 are earning approximately 78.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,271 $39,237.00
Male 2,293 $45,221.00
Female 1,978 $35,374.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 55336 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 354 $66,900.00
Business and Financial 116 $44,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 76 $81,618.00
Architecture and Engineering 26 $29,821.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $97,917.00
Community and Social Service 40 $77,619.00
Legal 7 $38,438.00
Educational and Library 141 $33,173.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 27 $55,903.00
Healthcare Practitioners 220 $45,667.00
Healthcare Support 276 $26,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 13 $18,750.00
Law Enforcement 37 $64,583.00
Food Preparation and Serving 254 $6,597.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 102 $23,833.00
Personal Care and Service 72 $25,682.00
Sales 282 $46,094.00
Office and Administrative Support 471 $37,274.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 38 $40,000.00
Construction and Extraction 347 $42,850.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 244 $67,813.00
Production 670 $41,017.00
Transportation and Material Moving 347 $26,677.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 55336 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 55336.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 205 $67,250.00 149 $62,188.00
Business and Financial 28 $43,333.00 88 $45,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 41 $81,103.00 35 $98,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 23 $29,554.00 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00 6 $93,750.00
Community and Social Service 17 $66,161.00 23 $0.00
Legal 6 $0.00 1 $0.00
Educational and Library 5 $94,375.00 136 $32,692.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 22 $56,250.00 5 $30,625.00
Healthcare Practitioners 39 $67,171.00 181 $36,328.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 276 $26,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 34 $68,750.00 3 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 113 $2,499.00 141 $11,319.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 60 $31,250.00 42 $16,250.00
Personal Care and Service 27 $11,607.00 45 $26,989.00
Sales 156 $61,103.00 126 $10,897.00
Office and Administrative Support 98 $48,857.00 373 $36,503.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 28 $26,500.00 10 $53,500.00
Construction and Extraction 345 $42,750.00 2 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 243 $67,969.00 1 $0.00
Production 404 $39,662.00 266 $41,318.00
Transportation and Material Moving 337 $26,657.00 10 $58,750.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,088 households in 55336, with an average household size of 2.62 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,183 families living in the 55336 zip code with an average family size of 3.11 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 55336:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,614 181 388 905
Average Household Size 3.1 2.75 3.73 1.28
Total Families 1,614 181 388 0
Average Household Size 3.09 2.49 3.5 0

Poverty

Of the 2,183 families living in 55336, 3.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 55336:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,254 housing units in 55336.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,088 94.90%
Vacant 166 5.10%

21.02% of the total 3,254 housing units in 55336 are rental units. This is approximately 684 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,377 are occupied by the owner - or 73.05% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 55336 is $789.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 55336 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    27
  • Less than $500
    95
  • $500 to $999
    344
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    165
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    8
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    9
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    63

Property Value

The median value of a property in 55336 is $190,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 55336 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    84
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    88
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    483
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    636
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    611
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    386
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    84
  • $1,000,000 or more
    5

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 55336. The chart below shows the number of properties in 55336 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    760
  • 1940 to 1949
    221
  • 1950 to 1959
    431
  • 1960 to 1969
    281
  • 1970 to 1979
    365
  • 1980 to 1989
    319
  • 1990 to 1999
    554
  • 2000 to 2009
    261
  • 2010 to 2013
    58
  • 2014 or later
    4

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 55336 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    161
  • 1 vehicle available
    645
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,429
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    853

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 55336 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 55336 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 55336.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    287
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    814
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    413
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    455
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    495
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    263
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    302
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    150
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    269
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    343
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    184
  • 90 or more minutes
    74

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 55336 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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