55329 ZIP Code — Eden Valley, MN

Meeker County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55329 is located in Eden Valley, Minnesota, within Meeker County. It covers approximately 50.53 square miles and serves a population of 2,172 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 55329

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $208,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,100. 30% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 55329 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,172

population

50.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55329 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55329

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55329. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eden Valley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55389 Watkins (7.5 mi) 56362 Paynesville (7.7 mi) 56368 Richmond (9.5 mi) 56243 Grove City (12.5 mi) 56320 Cold Spring (14.1 mi) 56320 Cold Spring (14.1 mi) 55353 Kimball (14.3 mi) 55353 Kimball (14.3 mi) 56209 Atwater (15 mi) 55355 Litchfield (16 mi) 56273 New London (17.2 mi) 56288 Spicer (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,172
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	50.53 sq mi
Water area	1.13 sq mi
Latitude	45.3123
Longitude	-94.5968
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	39.4%	37.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	35.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	27.6%	22.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.5%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,172

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$73,100

Median household income

$33,806

Per capita income

$208,000

Median home value

$800

Median monthly rent

85.3%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

817

Housing units

14.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

103

15–19

20–24

118

25–34

100

123

35–44

103

200

45–54

169

125

55–59

105

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	505	23.3%
18 and over	1,667	76.7%
65 and over	312	14.4%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.7%

Black or African American 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,099	95.8%
Two or more races	43	2%
Hispanic or Latino	19	0.9%
Other race	16	0.7%
Black or African American	9	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.4%	37.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	35.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	27.6%	22.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.5%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 22.6%

$75k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	22.6%
$75k–$100k	16.5%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	15.5%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$73,100

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.3%

$50k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 18.3%

$200k–$300k 30.2%

$300k–$500k 14.8%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$208,000
Median rent / month	$800
Owner occupied	85.3%
Renter occupied	14.7%
Vacant	12.2%
Single-family detached	85.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.7%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	11.1%
1990–1999	19.5%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	11.3%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	19.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	47.2%
4 bedrooms	24.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	20.9%
2 vehicles	35.4%
3 or more	43.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.7%
Electricity	18.1%
Propane / LP gas	36.2%
Fuel oil	2.4%
Wood	4.7%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	419	50.8%
Cohabiting couple	132	16.0%
Male householder, no spouse	145	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	128	15.5%
Households with children under 18	248	30.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	235	28.5%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	22.6%
Married	46.3%	51.0%
Separated	0.0%	2.5%
Widowed	1.4%	4.9%
Divorced	16.4%	19.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 36.4%

Some college, no degree 28.6%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	5.0%
Kindergarten	13	2.6%
Elementary school	245	48.7%
High school	152	30.2%
College / grad school	68	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.9%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Retail trade 10.7%

Construction 8.3%

Agriculture & mining 7.8%

Professional & management 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Other services 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Public administration 1.5%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	23.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.1%
Production & transportation	20.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.9%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.4%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 15.7%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 32.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.2%
Retirement income	20.8%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.7%
High blood pressure	29.0%
High cholesterol	30.6%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	22.4%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	21.1%
No physical activity	20.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.9%
Visited dentist	70.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	97	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	8.1%
18–64 years	9.4%
65 and over	29.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.5%
Public insurance	32.6%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	9.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,078	95.7%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,163	99.6%
Born in same state	2,159	99.4%
Born in different state	1,957	90.1%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.4%
Not a US citizen	7	77.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	228	10.5%
French	122	5.6%
Arab	111	5.1%
Polish	96	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	10	0.5%
German	7	0.3%
English	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55329

What city is ZIP code 55329 in?

ZIP code 55329 is primarily assigned to Eden Valley, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55329 in?

ZIP code 55329 falls within Meeker County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55329 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 55329 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 55329?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 55329?

ZIP code 55329 has an estimated population of 2,172 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55329?

The median home value in ZIP code 55329 is $208,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 55329 in?

ZIP code 55329 observes the CST timezone.