55362 ZIP Code — Monticello, MN
Wright County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55362 is located in Monticello, Minnesota, within Wright County. It covers approximately 65.29 square miles and serves a population of 19,885 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 763.
About ZIP code 55362
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $302,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $90,873. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
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 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
19,885
population
65.29
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55362 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55362
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55362. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Monticello | Acceptable |
| Monticello | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
55309 Big Lake (7.1 mi)
55308 Becker (7.6 mi)
55301 Albertville (7.9 mi)
55313 Buffalo (8.6 mi)
55313 Buffalo (8.6 mi)
55330 Elk River (9.7 mi)
55358 Maple Lake (10.2 mi)
55376 Saint Michael (10.3 mi)
55376 Saint Michael (10.3 mi)
55341 Hanover (12.4 mi)
55341 Hanover (12.4 mi)
55319 Clear Lake (13.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,885 |
| Population density | 305 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 171 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 65.29 sq mi |
| Water area | 4.77 sq mi |
| Latitude | 45.3117 |
| Longitude | -93.8017 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 763 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.6% | 26.0% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.7% | 32.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.3% | 34.4% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
19,885
Population
305
People per sq mi
35.3
Median age
$90,873
Median household income
$39,317
Per capita income
$302,200
Median home value
$1,261
Median monthly rent
73.4%
Home ownership
7.0%
Poverty rate
1.4%
Unemployment
5,530
Housing units
25.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
695
Under 5
703
688
5–9
695
835
10–14
843
621
15–19
628
710
20–24
717
1,351
25–34
1,365
1,467
35–44
1,481
1,026
45–54
1,036
789
55–59
797
555
60–64
561
713
65–74
720
328
75–84
332
114
85+
115
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,338 | 26.8% |
| 18 and over | 14,547 | 73.2% |
| 65 and over | 2,322 | 11.7% |
| Median age | 35.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.3%
Two or more races
4.7%
Hispanic or Latino
4.6%
Other race
3.2%
Asian
2.7%
Black or African American
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,579 | 84.3% |
| Two or more races | 979 | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 962 | 4.6% |
| Other race | 657 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 572 | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 98 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.6% | 26.0% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.7% | 32.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.3% | 34.4% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
5.1%
$10k–$15k
0.5%
$15k–$25k
4.6%
$25k–$35k
3.8%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
15.5%
$75k–$100k
15.0%
$100k–$150k
24.5%
$150k–$200k
12.9%
$200k+
7.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.9% |
| $200k+ | 7.4% |
| Median income | $90,873 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.9%
$50k–$100k
2.3%
$100k–$150k
1.9%
$150k–$200k
5.0%
$200k–$300k
35.1%
$300k–$500k
41.1%
$500k–$1M
8.7%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $302,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,261 |
| Owner occupied | 73.4% |
| Renter occupied | 26.6% |
| Vacant | 1.5% |
| Single-family detached | 67.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.6% |
| Mobile homes | 5.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.87 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 29.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.0% |
| 3 or more | 30.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.6% |
| Electricity | 17.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 1.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,940 | 53.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 556 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,289 | 17.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,601 | 21.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,700 | 36.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,705 | 23.1% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.2% | 24.0% |
| Married | 53.2% | 53.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 8.3% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 14.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
7.0%
HS graduate
33.1%
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Associate's degree
12.2%
Bachelor's degree
18.3%
Graduate / professional
7.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 315 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 329 | 6.1% |
| Elementary school | 2,485 | 45.8% |
| High school | 1,154 | 21.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,141 | 21.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Manufacturing
17.5%
Retail trade
14.0%
Construction
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.1%
Other services
6.7%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Professional & management
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Wholesale trade
3.6%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Public administration
2.7%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.4% |
| Service | 12.4% |
| Sales & office | 19.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.2% |
| Production & transportation | 20.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.5% |
| Government | 11.1% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.2% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 8.8% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.5 |
Poverty
All people
7.0%
Under 18 years
6.5%
18 and over
7.2%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
15.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.2% |
| Retirement income | 23.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.4% |
| High blood pressure | 25.0% |
| High cholesterol | 26.7% |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 19.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.6% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.2% |
| Binge drinking | 23.1% |
| No physical activity | 18.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.0% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 11.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.3% |
| Visited dentist | 66.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.9% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,178 | 8.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.0% |
| Under 18 | 11.3% |
| 18–64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 and over | 36.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.0% |
| Public insurance | 27.6% |
| No insurance | 5.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,487 | 93.0% |
| Spanish | 743 | 4.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 309 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 395 | 2.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,835 | 94.7% |
| Born in same state | 18,752 | 94.3% |
| Born in different state | 15,942 | 80.2% |
| Foreign born | 83 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,050 | 5.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 747 | 71.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 2,573 | 12.9% |
| Italian | 1,731 | 8.7% |
| French | 702 | 3.5% |
| Arab | 304 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 195 | 1% |
| English | 156 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 56 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 17 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.1% |
| Internet access | 95.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55362
What city is ZIP code 55362 in?
ZIP code 55362 is primarily assigned to Monticello, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55362 in?
ZIP code 55362 falls within Wright County, Minnesota.
What is the population of ZIP code 55362?
ZIP code 55362 has an estimated population of 19,885 residents, with a density of 305 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55362?
The median home value in ZIP code 55362 is $302,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 55362?
The median household income in ZIP code 55362 is $90,873, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 55362 in?
ZIP code 55362 observes the CST timezone.