55310 ZIP Code — Bird Island, MN

Renville County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55310 is located in Bird Island, Minnesota, within Renville County. It covers approximately 96.21 square miles and serves a population of 1,487 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 55310

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 $121,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($69,563) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 38% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 55310 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,487

population

96.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55310 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55310

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55310. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bird Island	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56277 Olivia (4.4 mi) 55342 Hector (7.9 mi) 56230 Danube (9.7 mi) 55333 Franklin (13.9 mi) 56270 Morton (14.6 mi) 55314 Buffalo Lake (14.6 mi) 56284 Renville (15.1 mi) 56253 Lake Lillian (15.6 mi) 56216 Blomkest (15.8 mi) 56228 Cosmos (17 mi) 55332 Fairfax (18.4 mi) 56281 Prinsburg (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,487
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	96.21 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	44.7532
Longitude	-94.8916
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	320

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.1%	41.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	42.5%	37.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	17.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.4%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,487

Population

People per sq mi

48.4

Median age

$69,563

Median household income

$42,763

Per capita income

$121,200

Median home value

$707

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

616

Housing units

20.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	340	22.9%
18 and over	1,147	77.1%
65 and over	310	20.8%
Median age	48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Black or African American 3.3%

Other race 3.2%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,384	90%
Hispanic or Latino	51	3.3%
Black or African American	50	3.3%
Other race	49	3.2%
Two or more races	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.1%	41.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	42.5%	37.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	17.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.4%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 22.4%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	22.4%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	19.0%
$150k–$200k	10.6%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$69,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.3%

$50k–$100k 26.9%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 18.5%

$300k–$500k 10.8%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,200
Median rent / month	$707
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	13.2%
Single-family detached	87.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.2%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	5.3%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	14.5%
1939 or earlier	33.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	36.4%
4 bedrooms	30.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	25.4%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.1%
Electricity	15.6%
Propane / LP gas	21.6%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	313	49.4%
Cohabiting couple	28	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	165	26.1%
Female householder, no spouse	127	20.1%
Households with children under 18	149	23.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	225	35.5%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	25.5%
Married	54.5%	56.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.5%	6.1%
Divorced	13.7%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 30.8%

Some college, no degree 31.4%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 16.4%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	20.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	9.1%
Kindergarten	38	10.9%
Elementary school	168	48.0%
High school	74	21.1%
College / grad school	38	10.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Agriculture & mining 15.5%

Manufacturing 12.7%

Transportation & utilities 11.0%

Retail trade 6.6%

Construction 6.1%

Wholesale trade 5.9%

Public administration 4.8%

Professional & management 3.9%

Other services 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.3%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.9%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	15.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.3%
Carpool	2.2%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.0

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 9.4%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 38.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.4%
Retirement income	14.8%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	12.9%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.3%
Visited dentist	69.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	102	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	30.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.9%
Public insurance	40.3%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,410	94.8%
Spanish	6	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,487	100.0%
Born in same state	1,485	99.9%
Born in different state	1,346	90.5%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	233	15.7%
Italian	99	6.7%
Arab	74	5%
French	60	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	38	2.6%
Dutch	17	1.1%
German	2	0.1%
Norwegian	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55310

What city is ZIP code 55310 in?

ZIP code 55310 is primarily assigned to Bird Island, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55310 in?

ZIP code 55310 falls within Renville County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55310 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 55310 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 55310 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 55310 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55310?

The median home value in ZIP code 55310 is $121,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 55310?

ZIP code 55310 has an estimated population of 1,487 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 55310 in?

ZIP code 55310 observes the CST timezone.