55313 ZIP Code — Buffalo, MN

Wright County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55313 is located in Buffalo, Minnesota, within Wright County. It covers approximately 107.74 square miles and serves a population of 25,268 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320/763.

About ZIP code 55313

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $295,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $88,893. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 55313 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

25,268

population

107.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55313 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55313

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55313. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buffalo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55373 Rockford (8.5 mi) 55373 Rockford (8.5 mi) 55341 Hanover (8.5 mi) 55341 Hanover (8.5 mi) 55341 Hanover (8.5 mi) 55341 Hanover (8.5 mi) 55362 Monticello (8.6 mi) 55362 Monticello (8.6 mi) 55376 Saint Michael (8.8 mi) 55376 Saint Michael (8.8 mi) 55376 Saint Michael (8.8 mi) 55376 Saint Michael (8.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	25,268
Population density	235 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	171

Geography
Land area	107.74 sq mi
Water area	11.54 sq mi
Latitude	45.1900
Longitude	-93.8371
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	320/763

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.5%	26.0%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	32.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	29.4%	34.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	9.0%	7.7%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

25,268

Population

235

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$88,893

Median household income

$41,816

Per capita income

$295,100

Median home value

$1,075

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

5.9%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

7,850

Housing units

29.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

783

Under 5

749

1,041

5–9

996

944

10–14

902

917

15–19

876

613

20–24

587

1,309

25–34

1,252

1,698

35–44

1,623

1,760

45–54

1,683

898

55–59

858

853

60–64

816

1,211

65–74

1,158

658

75–84

630

232

85+

221

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,445	25.5%
18 and over	18,823	74.5%
65 and over	4,110	16.3%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 1.3%

Asian 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	23,665	91%
Two or more races	871	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	735	2.8%
Other race	344	1.3%
Asian	292	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	57	0.2%
Black or African American	32	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.5%	26.0%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	32.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	29.4%	34.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	9.0%	7.7%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 8.4%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k+ 10.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	8.4%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	18.4%
$150k–$200k	15.1%
$200k+	10.0%
Median income	$88,893

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 0.7%

$100k–$150k 1.1%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 34.7%

$300k–$500k 34.7%

$500k–$1M 12.1%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$295,100
Median rent / month	$1,075
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.7%
Vacant	3.7%
Single-family detached	77.1%
Large apartment buildings	4.9%
Mobile homes	3.7%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	25.9%
1990–1999	18.7%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	7.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	35.2%
4 bedrooms	31.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	25.6%
2 vehicles	41.7%
3 or more	29.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.7%
Electricity	13.6%
Propane / LP gas	16.2%
Fuel oil	1.7%
Wood	1.4%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,485	59.5%
Cohabiting couple	618	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	1,478	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,631	17.7%
Households with children under 18	3,036	33.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,706	29.4%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.1%	27.9%
Married	60.1%	56.5%
Separated	0.2%	0.5%
Widowed	1.8%	6.1%
Divorced	11.7%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 28.9%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 19.4%

Graduate / professional 10.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	29.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	374	6.3%
Kindergarten	440	7.4%
Elementary school	2,904	49.0%
High school	1,390	23.4%
College / grad school	823	13.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Manufacturing 16.5%

Construction 13.2%

Retail trade 11.5%

Professional & management 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Other services 4.1%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Public administration 1.4%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.2%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.0%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.0%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	10.2%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 5.9%

Under 18 years 7.5%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 19.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.3%
Retirement income	21.0%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	26.6%
High cholesterol	28.6%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	21.0%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	4.7%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	22.0%
No physical activity	17.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.1%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	9.9%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.0%
Visited dentist	69.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	10.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,436	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.3%
Public insurance	27.7%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	23,736	93.9%
Spanish	446	1.9%
Other Indo-European	172	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	216	0.9%
Other languages	58	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	24,367	96.4%
Born in same state	24,273	96.1%
Born in different state	20,180	79.9%
Foreign born	94	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	901	3.6%
Not a US citizen	286	31.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	2,931	11.6%
Italian	2,391	9.5%
Arab	1,654	6.5%
French	1,592	6.3%
English	473	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	350	1.4%
Dutch	146	0.6%
Irish	63	0.2%
Norwegian	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	93.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55313

What city is ZIP code 55313 in?

ZIP code 55313 is primarily assigned to Buffalo, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55313 in?

ZIP code 55313 falls within Wright County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55313 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 55313 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 55313?

ZIP code 55313 has an estimated population of 25,268 residents, with a density of 235 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55313?

The median home value in ZIP code 55313 is $295,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55313?

The median household income in ZIP code 55313 is $88,893, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 55313 in?

ZIP code 55313 observes the CST timezone.