55350 ZIP Code — Hutchinson, MN
Mcleod County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55350 is located in Hutchinson, Minnesota, within Mcleod County. It covers approximately 159.88 square miles and serves a population of 18,636 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.
About ZIP code 55350
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $213,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $72,133. 36% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
18,636
population
159.88
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55350 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55350
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55350. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hutchinson | Acceptable |
| Hutchinson | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
55385 Stewart (9.3 mi)
55314 Buffalo Lake (11.6 mi)
56228 Cosmos (12.2 mi)
55324 Darwin (12.4 mi)
55312 Brownton (12.8 mi)
55381 Silver Lake (12.8 mi)
55355 Litchfield (14.2 mi)
55325 Dassel (14.6 mi)
55336 Glencoe (14.9 mi)
55342 Hector (17.1 mi)
55354 Lester Prairie (17.4 mi)
55321 Cokato (18 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 18,636 |
| Population density | 117 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 085 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 159.88 sq mi |
| Water area | 7.91 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.8905 |
| Longitude | -94.4340 |
| 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 | 35.6% | 36.3% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.2% | 38.1% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.6% | 21.6% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.6% | 4.0% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
18,636
Population
117
People per sq mi
42.6
Median age
$72,133
Median household income
$42,011
Per capita income
$213,400
Median home value
$843
Median monthly rent
73.1%
Home ownership
8.1%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
6,214
Housing units
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
615
Under 5
630
497
5–9
509
541
10–14
553
564
15–19
578
551
20–24
563
1,014
25–34
1,038
1,065
35–44
1,090
1,166
45–54
1,193
511
55–59
524
765
60–64
782
1,065
65–74
1,091
605
75–84
619
251
85+
256
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,075 | 21.9% |
| 18 and over | 14,561 | 78.1% |
| 65 and over | 3,887 | 20.9% |
| Median age | 42.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
Two or more races
2.5%
Other race
1.8%
Asian
1.1%
Black or African American
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,463 | 91.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 518 | 2.7% |
| Two or more races | 484 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 351 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 206 | 1.1% |
| Black or African American | 82 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 50 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.6% | 36.3% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.2% | 38.1% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.6% | 21.6% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.6% | 4.0% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
8.0%
$35k–$50k
8.9%
$50k–$75k
19.4%
$75k–$100k
15.7%
$100k–$150k
18.2%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k+
7.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 7.8% |
| Median income | $72,133 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.6%
$50k–$100k
1.6%
$100k–$150k
11.3%
$150k–$200k
25.5%
$200k–$300k
28.8%
$300k–$500k
20.6%
$500k–$1M
3.8%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $213,400 |
| Median rent / month | $843 |
| Owner occupied | 73.1% |
| Renter occupied | 26.9% |
| Vacant | 6.1% |
| Single-family detached | 61.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.0% |
| Mobile homes | 4.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.59 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 20.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.1% |
| 3 or more | 20.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 57.5% |
| Electricity | 22.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.4% |
| Fuel oil | 1.3% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,027 | 51.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 600 | 7.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,249 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,930 | 24.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,880 | 24.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,672 | 34.2% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.2% | 25.2% |
| Married | 57.1% | 54.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 11.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.6%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
30.1%
Some college, no degree
24.0%
Associate's degree
18.0%
Bachelor's degree
14.9%
Graduate / professional
9.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 475 | 11.7% |
| Kindergarten | 204 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,628 | 40.2% |
| High school | 1,111 | 27.4% |
| College / grad school | 633 | 15.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
24.1%
Education & healthcare
22.8%
Retail trade
11.9%
Professional & management
8.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Construction
6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.7%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Other services
3.3%
Public administration
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.5% |
| Service | 14.1% |
| Sales & office | 18.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.2% |
| Production & transportation | 22.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.0% |
| Government | 10.4% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.9% |
| Carpool | 7.2% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Work from home | 7.2% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.3 |
Poverty
All people
8.1%
Under 18 years
6.8%
18 and over
8.5%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
28.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.2% |
| Retirement income | 25.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| High blood pressure | 28.1% |
| High cholesterol | 30.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 23.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.9% |
| Binge drinking | 19.1% |
| No physical activity | 20.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.7% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 10.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.3% |
| Visited dentist | 68.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 11.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 991 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 11.9% |
| 65 and over | 34.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.3% |
| Public insurance | 37.7% |
| No insurance | 5.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,391 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 187 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 159 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 28 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,022 | 96.7% |
| Born in same state | 17,916 | 96.1% |
| Born in different state | 14,772 | 79.3% |
| Foreign born | 106 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 614 | 3.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 342 | 55.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 2,577 | 13.8% |
| Italian | 1,548 | 8.3% |
| French | 834 | 4.5% |
| Arab | 682 | 3.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 404 | 2.2% |
| English | 314 | 1.7% |
| German | 82 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 13 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.9% |
| Internet access | 93.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55350
What city is ZIP code 55350 in?
ZIP code 55350 is primarily assigned to Hutchinson, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55350 in?
ZIP code 55350 falls within Mcleod County, Minnesota.
Does ZIP code 55350 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 55350 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 55350?
ZIP code 55350 has an estimated population of 18,636 residents, with a density of 117 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55350?
The median home value in ZIP code 55350 is $213,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 55350?
The median household income in ZIP code 55350 is $72,133, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 55350 in?
ZIP code 55350 observes the CST timezone.