55985 ZIP Code, West Concord, MN
55985 is a ZIP code in West Concord, Minnesota — mostly in Dodge County (89% of its land), with smaller parts in Goodhue and Steele counties. It covers 80 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 55946, 55927 and 55955. 1,759 people live here in 712 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (88%). Median household income is $83,636, close to the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: West Concord, MN
- County: Dodge County
- Land area: 80 sq mi
- Population: 1,759
- Median household income: $83,636
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,759 |
| Households | 712 |
| Median household income | $83,636 |
| Income per person | $40,980 |
| Median age | 39.7 |
| Homeowners | 88.3% |
| Median home value | $245,200 |
| Median rent | $799 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 30.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% |
| Broadband internet | 92.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.9% |
| $10–15K | 3.2% |
| $15–25K | 5.1% |
| $25–35K | 1.8% |
| $35–50K | 9.7% |
| $50–75K | 21.9% |
| $75–100K | 20.4% |
| $100–150K | 17.8% |
| $150–200K | 9.0% |
| $200K+ | 7.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.3% |
| 10–19 | 13.6% |
| 20–24 | 7.1% |
| 25–34 | 14.7% |
| 35–44 | 11.9% |
| 45–54 | 14.0% |
| 55–64 | 13.6% |
| 65–74 | 8.6% |
| 75+ | 7.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 52.7% |
| Owned outright | 27.4% |
| Rented | 10.3% |
| Vacant | 9.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 90.4% |
| Townhome | 1.8% |
| 2–4 units | 2.0% |
| 5–19 units | 4.9% |
| 20+ units | 0.3% |
| Mobile / other | 0.6% |
Businesses in 55985
37 business establishments with 502 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 8
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Retail Trade: 4
- Wholesale Trade: 3
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 55946 — Kenyon city, MN (7.5 mi)
- 55927 — Dodge Center city, MN (8.7 mi)
- 55955 — Mantorville city, MN (9.5 mi)
- 55924 — Claremont city, MN (10.1 mi)
- 55983 — Wanamingo city, MN (10.4 mi)
- 55963 — Pine Island city, MN (11.7 mi)
- 55944 — Kasson city, MN (14.9 mi)
- 55053 — Nerstrand city, MN (15.4 mi)
Areas that include 55985
- West Concord, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Dodge County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 8: highest median home value in Dodge County
- No. 5 of 8: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Dodge County
- No. 2 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Dodge County
- No. 5 of 8: lowest median age in Dodge County
- No. 4 of 8: highest median age in Dodge County
- No. 5 of 8: fastest population growth in Dodge County
Mail every home in 55985
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 55985, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 55985 in?
- 55985 is a West Concord, MN mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside West Concord; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 55985 in?
- 55985 is mostly in Dodge County (89% of its land), with smaller parts in Goodhue and Steele counties.
- What is the population of 55985?
- About 1,759 people (±191), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,807.
- What is the median household income in 55985?
- $83,636 (±$9,946), compared with $89,062 for Minnesota as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 55985?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 55985 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 55985?
- The closest, measured center to center: 55946 (7.5 mi, Kenyon), 55927 (8.7 mi, Dodge Center), 55955 (9.5 mi, Mantorville), 55924 (10.1 mi, Claremont), 55983 (10.4 mi, Wanamingo) and 55963 (11.7 mi, Pine Island).
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