55940 ZIP Code — Hayfield, MN

Dodge County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55940 is located in Hayfield, Minnesota, within Dodge County. It covers approximately 93.02 square miles and serves a population of 2,818 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 55940

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 $214,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,310. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 32% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 55940 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,818

population

93.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55940 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55940

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55940. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hayfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55944 Kasson (7.1 mi) 55982 Waltham (7.1 mi) 55927 Dodge Center (10.4 mi) 55918 Brownsdale (11.2 mi) 55926 Dexter (11.6 mi) 55920 Byron (11.8 mi) 55967 Racine (12.4 mi) 55912 Austin (13.1 mi) 55902 Rochester (13.9 mi) 55955 Mantorville (13.9 mi) 55976 Stewartville (14.3 mi) 55917 Blooming Prairie (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,818
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	93.02 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	43.8847
Longitude	-92.7803
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	39.4%	25.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	38.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	30.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.4%	5.5%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,818

Population

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$79,310

Median household income

$38,653

Per capita income

$214,800

Median home value

$993

Median monthly rent

77.5%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

933

Housing units

25.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

111

10–14

106

124

15–19

117

20–24

183

25–34

173

183

35–44

173

149

45–54

142

55–59

60–64

118

65–74

111

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	670	23.8%
18 and over	2,148	76.2%
65 and over	507	18.0%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.3%

Black or African American 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Two or more races 2.2%

Other race 2.2%

Asian 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,541	87.3%
Black or African American	104	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	92	3.2%
Two or more races	64	2.2%
Other race	63	2.2%
Asian	44	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.4%	25.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	38.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	30.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.4%	5.5%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k+ 7.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	20.2%
$150k–$200k	10.4%
$200k+	7.1%
Median income	$79,310

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 4.4%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 19.9%

$200k–$300k 21.7%

$300k–$500k 22.8%

$500k–$1M 7.3%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$214,800
Median rent / month	$993
Owner occupied	77.5%
Renter occupied	22.5%
Vacant	5.5%
Single-family detached	81.4%
Large apartment buildings	4.1%
Mobile homes	3.9%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	14.7%
1990–1999	12.6%
1980–1989	6.2%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	29.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	38.2%
4 bedrooms	23.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	20.7%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	34.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.9%
Electricity	7.6%
Propane / LP gas	41.2%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	622	55.5%
Cohabiting couple	99	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	203	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	196	17.5%
Households with children under 18	327	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	337	30.1%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.4%	26.6%
Married	53.3%	55.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.8%	12.4%
Divorced	9.6%	5.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 33.6%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 15.0%

Bachelor's degree 17.7%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	25.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	43	5.7%
Kindergarten	56	7.4%
Elementary school	307	40.5%
High school	195	25.7%
College / grad school	157	20.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.4%

Manufacturing 12.5%

Retail trade 11.5%

Construction 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Public administration 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Professional & management 4.0%

Other services 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.9%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	9.4%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 7.3%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 23.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.0%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.6%
High blood pressure	28.3%
High cholesterol	29.7%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	22.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	20.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.6%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.1%
Visited dentist	67.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	10.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	148	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	11.5%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	27.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.3%
Public insurance	30.4%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,709	96.1%
Spanish	12	0.4%
Other Indo-European	12	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,786	98.9%
Born in same state	2,771	98.3%
Born in different state	2,263	80.3%
Foreign born	15	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	32	1.1%
Not a US citizen	25	78.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	761	27%
Italian	354	12.6%
French	271	9.6%
Arab	103	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	70	2.5%
Dutch	45	1.6%
German	9	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55940

What city is ZIP code 55940 in?

ZIP code 55940 is primarily assigned to Hayfield, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55940 in?

ZIP code 55940 falls within Dodge County, Minnesota.

What is the population of ZIP code 55940?

ZIP code 55940 has an estimated population of 2,818 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55940?

The median home value in ZIP code 55940 is $214,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55940?

The median household income in ZIP code 55940 is $79,310, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 55940 in?

ZIP code 55940 observes the CST timezone.