55307 ZIP Code — Arlington, MN

Sibley County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55307 is located in Arlington, Minnesota, within Sibley County. It covers approximately 74.11 square miles and serves a population of 3,342 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 55307

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $215,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,066. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 55307 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,342

population

74.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55307 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55307

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55307. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arlington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55334 Gaylord (5.2 mi) 55338 Green Isle (7.3 mi) 56044 Henderson (8.1 mi) 55339 Hamburg (11.2 mi) 55336 Glencoe (11.3 mi) 55370 Plato (12 mi) 55368 Norwood Young America (13 mi) 56058 Le Sueur (13.5 mi) 55312 Brownton (14 mi) 55396 Winthrop (14.2 mi) 56011 Belle Plaine (15.7 mi) 55397 Young America (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,342
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	74.11 sq mi
Water area	0.75 sq mi
Latitude	44.6087
Longitude	-94.1013
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	507

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	40.0%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	34.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	21.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.6%	3.8%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,342

Population

People per sq mi

34.9

Median age

$70,066

Median household income

$31,340

Per capita income

$215,500

Median home value

$863

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

14.3%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

1,109

Housing units

17.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

103

Under 5

115

139

5–9

153

122

10–14

135

15–19

103

20–24

115

239

25–34

265

137

35–44

151

184

45–54

204

107

55–59

118

60–64

163

65–74

181

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	882	26.4%
18 and over	2,460	73.6%
65 and over	603	18.0%
Median age	34.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Black or African American 0.8%

Other race 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,201	93.8%
Two or more races	96	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	70	2.1%
Black or African American	28	0.8%
Other race	14	0.4%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	40.0%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	34.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	21.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.6%	3.8%	8.5%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	21.8%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$70,066

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%

$50k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 19.6%

$200k–$300k 31.3%

$300k–$500k 19.1%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$215,500
Median rent / month	$863
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	10.0%
Single-family detached	75.1%
Large apartment buildings	3.7%
Mobile homes	3.6%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	4.7%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	14.8%
1940–1949	9.5%
1939 or earlier	23.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	43.2%
4 bedrooms	19.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	32.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.1%
Electricity	18.8%
Propane / LP gas	20.9%
Fuel oil	3.8%
Wood	1.6%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	694	55.3%
Cohabiting couple	46	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	208	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	307	24.5%
Households with children under 18	356	28.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	404	32.2%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.5%	25.6%
Married	56.9%	52.3%
Separated	0.0%	2.6%
Widowed	1.8%	11.2%
Divorced	7.8%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 35.1%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 15.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.1%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	67	8.4%
Kindergarten	62	7.8%
Elementary school	390	48.9%
High school	148	18.6%
College / grad school	130	16.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.5%

Manufacturing 24.3%

Retail trade 10.6%

Construction 10.0%

Professional & management 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Public administration 3.2%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Other services 2.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.5%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	26.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.0%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.0%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.7%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 14.3%

Under 18 years 20.5%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 8.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.3%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.3%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.8%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	136	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	24.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.3%
Public insurance	38.4%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,124	93.5%
Spanish	103	3.3%
Other Indo-European	103	3.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,228	96.6%
Born in same state	3,206	95.9%
Born in different state	2,880	86.2%
Foreign born	22	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	114	3.4%
Not a US citizen	16	14.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	245	7.3%
French	168	5%
Polish	167	5%
Arab	48	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	34	1%
Irish	4	0.1%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	87.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55307

What city is ZIP code 55307 in?

ZIP code 55307 is primarily assigned to Arlington, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55307 in?

ZIP code 55307 falls within Sibley County, Minnesota.

What is the population of ZIP code 55307?

ZIP code 55307 has an estimated population of 3,342 residents, with a density of 45 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55307?

The median home value in ZIP code 55307 is $215,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55307?

The median household income in ZIP code 55307 is $70,066, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 55307 in?

ZIP code 55307 observes the CST timezone.