55308 ZIP Code — Becker, MN
Sherburne County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55308 is located in Becker, Minnesota, within Sherburne County. It covers approximately 60.45 square miles and serves a population of 9,617 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 763.
About ZIP code 55308
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 $282,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $101,829. The poverty rate of 5% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
9,617
population
60.45
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55308 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55308
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55308. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Becker | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
55309 Big Lake (4.4 mi)
55319 Clear Lake (7.3 mi)
55362 Monticello (7.6 mi)
55320 Clearwater (11.4 mi)
56304 Saint Cloud (12.6 mi)
55330 Elk River (12.8 mi)
55398 Zimmerman (13.1 mi)
55358 Maple Lake (13.8 mi)
55301 Albertville (14.1 mi)
55371 Princeton (15.2 mi)
55313 Buffalo (15.9 mi)
55313 Buffalo (15.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 9,617 |
| Population density | 159 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 141 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 60.45 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.87 sq mi |
| Latitude | 45.4200 |
| Longitude | -93.8294 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 763 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.7% | 26.8% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.3% | 33.1% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.6% | 33.4% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 6.5% | 6.7% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
9,617
Population
159
People per sq mi
36.5
Median age
$101,829
Median household income
$38,253
Per capita income
$282,200
Median home value
$825
Median monthly rent
91.9%
Home ownership
4.8%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
3,089
Housing units
28.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
351
Under 5
315
332
5–9
299
508
10–14
457
578
15–19
520
181
20–24
163
481
25–34
432
639
35–44
575
867
45–54
779
375
55–59
336
196
60–64
176
339
65–74
305
147
75–84
133
70
85+
63
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,916 | 30.3% |
| 18 and over | 6,701 | 69.7% |
| 65 and over | 1,057 | 11.0% |
| Median age | 36.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96%
Two or more races
2.2%
Hispanic or Latino
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Black or African American
0.3%
Asian
0.2%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,317 | 96% |
| Two or more races | 209 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 39 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.7% | 26.8% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.3% | 33.1% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.6% | 33.4% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 6.5% | 6.7% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
1.9%
$25k–$35k
5.6%
$35k–$50k
4.2%
$50k–$75k
16.9%
$75k–$100k
13.2%
$100k–$150k
22.5%
$150k–$200k
19.1%
$200k+
9.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 19.1% |
| $200k+ | 9.3% |
| Median income | $101,829 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.2%
$50k–$100k
0.5%
$100k–$150k
4.7%
$150k–$200k
10.3%
$200k–$300k
37.6%
$300k–$500k
39.8%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $282,200 |
| Median rent / month | $825 |
| Owner occupied | 91.9% |
| Renter occupied | 8.1% |
| Vacant | 4.1% |
| Single-family detached | 80.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.6% |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.12 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 36.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 26.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% |
| 3 or more | 42.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.7% |
| Electricity | 9.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| Wood | 2.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,009 | 62.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 281 | 8.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 269 | 8.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 655 | 20.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,373 | 42.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 773 | 24.1% |
| Average household size | 2.99 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.3% | 21.8% |
| Married | 57.3% | 59.2% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 12.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
2.8%
HS graduate
30.2%
Some college, no degree
21.8%
Associate's degree
15.6%
Bachelor's degree
15.8%
Graduate / professional
12.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 115 | 4.1% |
| Kindergarten | 166 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,270 | 45.6% |
| High school | 783 | 28.1% |
| College / grad school | 452 | 16.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.5%
Construction
12.7%
Manufacturing
11.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.5%
Retail trade
9.3%
Transportation & utilities
9.3%
Finance & real estate
8.9%
Professional & management
8.3%
Public administration
3.2%
Other services
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Wholesale trade
0.6%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.8% |
| Service | 17.2% |
| Sales & office | 17.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.9% |
| Production & transportation | 20.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.5% |
| Government | 12.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.4% |
| Carpool | 5.1% |
| Public transit | 1.6% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 8.3% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.1 |
Poverty
All people
4.8%
Under 18 years
1.6%
18 and over
6.1%
Married-couple families
0.9%
Female-led households
6.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.4% |
| Retirement income | 18.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| High blood pressure | 23.8% |
| High cholesterol | 25.4% |
| Diabetes | 6.2% |
| Heart disease | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 18.2% |
| Kidney disease | 1.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.9% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.2% |
| Binge drinking | 23.6% |
| No physical activity | 17.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.1% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 7.3% |
| No health insurance | 10.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.3% |
| Visited dentist | 71.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 8.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 531 | 7.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.4% |
| Under 18 | 1.4% |
| 18–64 years | 5.2% |
| 65 and over | 35.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 86.9% |
| Public insurance | 22.6% |
| No insurance | 3.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,951 | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,544 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 9,520 | 99.0% |
| Born in different state | 8,297 | 86.3% |
| Foreign born | 24 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 73 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 70 | 95.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,365 | 14.2% |
| Italian | 715 | 7.4% |
| French | 471 | 4.9% |
| Arab | 267 | 2.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 265 | 2.8% |
| Dutch | 144 | 1.5% |
| English | 71 | 0.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.4% |
| Internet access | 94.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55308
What city is ZIP code 55308 in?
ZIP code 55308 is primarily assigned to Becker, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55308 in?
ZIP code 55308 falls within Sherburne County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 55308 family-oriented?
30% of residents in ZIP code 55308 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 55308 mostly owner-occupied?
92% of occupied units in ZIP code 55308 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 55308?
ZIP code 55308 has an estimated population of 9,617 residents, with a density of 159 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 55308?
The median household income in ZIP code 55308 is $101,829, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 55308 in?
ZIP code 55308 observes the CST timezone.