55314 ZIP Code — Buffalo Lake, MN

Renville County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55314 is located in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, within Renville County. It covers approximately 72.69 square miles and serves a population of 1,073 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 55314

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 $166,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,750. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 55314 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,073

population

72.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55314 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55314

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55314. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buffalo Lake	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55385 Stewart (5.4 mi) 55342 Hector (6.7 mi) 55350 Hutchinson (11.6 mi) 56228 Cosmos (12.7 mi) 55312 Brownton (12.9 mi) 55310 Bird Island (14.6 mi) 55335 Gibbon (17.2 mi) 55396 Winthrop (18.9 mi) 56277 Olivia (19 mi) 55332 Fairfax (19.6 mi) 55336 Glencoe (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,073
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	72.69 sq mi
Water area	3.40 sq mi
Latitude	44.7679
Longitude	-94.5947
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	46.2%	41.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	37.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	17.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.4%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,073

Population

People per sq mi

50.1

Median age

$70,750

Median household income

$38,607

Per capita income

$166,800

Median home value

$738

Median monthly rent

79.2%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

437

Housing units

21.2%

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	231	21.5%
18 and over	842	78.5%
65 and over	292	27.2%
Median age	50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.2%

Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

Other race 10.3%

Two or more races 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	929	77.2%
Hispanic or Latino	131	10.9%
Other race	124	10.3%
Two or more races	20	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.2%	41.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	37.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	17.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.4%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 8.7%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	8.7%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$70,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.0%

$50k–$100k 21.1%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 18.2%

$200k–$300k 17.0%

$300k–$500k 20.2%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,800
Median rent / month	$738
Owner occupied	79.2%
Renter occupied	20.8%
Vacant	19.2%
Single-family detached	87.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	6.7%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	8.4%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	19.4%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	23.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	47.8%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.3%
1 vehicle	22.4%
2 vehicles	34.4%
3 or more	34.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.4%
Electricity	16.0%
Propane / LP gas	33.5%
Fuel oil	3.5%
Wood	2.1%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	233	55.0%
Cohabiting couple	27	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	85	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	79	18.6%
Households with children under 18	103	24.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	153	36.1%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.4%	19.6%
Married	61.0%	51.4%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	0.5%	17.5%
Divorced	12.9%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 35.3%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 15.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	21.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	3.8%
Kindergarten	27	12.9%
Elementary school	73	34.9%
High school	73	34.9%
College / grad school	28	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.8%

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Agriculture & mining 12.5%

Retail trade 10.0%

Construction 5.6%

Professional & management 5.0%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Other services 2.5%

Public administration 2.1%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.7%
Service	11.7%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	25.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.4%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	15.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 9.1%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.7%
Retirement income	21.0%
Supplemental Security	0.7%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.2%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	64	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	6.9%
18–64 years	6.0%
65 and over	34.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.4%
Public insurance	36.1%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,003	93.5%
Spanish	4	0.4%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,047	97.6%
Born in same state	1,041	97.0%
Born in different state	875	81.5%
Foreign born	6	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	26	2.4%
Not a US citizen	7	26.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	96	8.9%
Italian	82	7.6%
French	53	4.9%
Dutch	21	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	21	2%
German	4	0.4%
English	3	0.3%
Norwegian	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55314

What city is ZIP code 55314 in?

ZIP code 55314 is primarily assigned to Buffalo Lake, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55314 in?

ZIP code 55314 falls within Renville County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 55314 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 55314 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55314?

The median home value in ZIP code 55314 is $166,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 55314?

ZIP code 55314 has an estimated population of 1,073 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55314?

The median household income in ZIP code 55314 is $70,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 55314 in?

ZIP code 55314 observes the CST timezone.