55944 ZIP Code — Kasson, MN
Dodge County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55944 is located in Kasson, Minnesota, within Dodge County. It covers approximately 59.29 square miles and serves a population of 7,931 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.
About ZIP code 55944
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $247,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $92,342. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
7,931
population
59.29
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55944 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55944
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55944. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Kasson | Acceptable |
| Kasson | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
55920 Byron (6.3 mi)
55927 Dodge Center (6.7 mi)
55955 Mantorville (7 mi)
55940 Hayfield (7.1 mi)
55902 Rochester (11 mi)
55901 Rochester (12.9 mi)
55905 Rochester (13.7 mi)
55982 Waltham (13.9 mi)
55976 Stewartville (14.3 mi)
55924 Claremont (14.3 mi)
55963 Pine Island (14.4 mi)
55960 Oronoco (14.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 7,931 |
| Population density | 134 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 039 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 59.29 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.9825 |
| Longitude | -92.7386 |
| 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 | 21.8% | 25.8% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.4% | 38.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.2% | 30.7% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 5.5% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
7,931
Population
134
People per sq mi
35.8
Median age
$92,342
Median household income
$42,262
Per capita income
$247,800
Median home value
$811
Median monthly rent
90.2%
Home ownership
2.5%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
2,797
Housing units
34.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
365
Under 5
362
252
5–9
250
298
10–14
295
284
15–19
280
187
20–24
185
540
25–34
535
573
35–44
566
505
45–54
499
193
55–59
190
196
60–64
194
364
65–74
361
168
75–84
167
61
85+
61
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,188 | 27.6% |
| 18 and over | 5,743 | 72.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,182 | 14.9% |
| Median age | 35.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.7%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Two or more races
2.5%
Other race
1.5%
Black or African American
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,563 | 92.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 231 | 2.8% |
| Two or more races | 207 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 121 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 21.8% | 25.8% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.4% | 38.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.2% | 30.7% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 5.5% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
1.5%
$10k–$15k
1.1%
$15k–$25k
4.3%
$25k–$35k
1.1%
$35k–$50k
11.0%
$50k–$75k
21.0%
$75k–$100k
12.5%
$100k–$150k
26.8%
$150k–$200k
12.8%
$200k+
7.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 1.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 26.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.8% |
| $200k+ | 7.7% |
| Median income | $92,342 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.5%
$50k–$100k
0.5%
$100k–$150k
4.7%
$150k–$200k
15.5%
$200k–$300k
46.0%
$300k–$500k
20.8%
$500k–$1M
5.7%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $247,800 |
| Median rent / month | $811 |
| Owner occupied | 90.2% |
| Renter occupied | 9.8% |
| Vacant | 5.7% |
| Single-family detached | 81.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.8% |
| Mobile homes | 7.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.76 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 23.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 34.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% |
| 3 or more | 41.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 72.2% |
| Electricity | 13.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 12.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 1.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,885 | 64.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 159 | 5.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 377 | 13.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 484 | 16.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,283 | 44.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 801 | 27.6% |
| Average household size | 2.72 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.5% | 22.7% |
| Married | 63.4% | 63.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
1.6%
HS graduate
24.1%
Some college, no degree
20.6%
Associate's degree
17.6%
Bachelor's degree
26.3%
Graduate / professional
8.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 263 | 12.3% |
| Kindergarten | 159 | 7.4% |
| Elementary school | 843 | 39.4% |
| High school | 532 | 24.8% |
| College / grad school | 344 | 16.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
40.2%
Manufacturing
11.3%
Construction
7.6%
Retail trade
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Professional & management
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Other services
3.6%
Public administration
3.6%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.7% |
| Service | 13.0% |
| Sales & office | 18.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.8% |
| Production & transportation | 13.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.6% |
| Government | 12.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.2% |
| Carpool | 12.9% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 7.7% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.2 |
Poverty
All people
2.5%
Under 18 years
0.7%
18 and over
3.2%
Married-couple families
0.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.5% |
| Retirement income | 26.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.8% |
| High blood pressure | 25.0% |
| High cholesterol | 27.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 19.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.5% |
| Binge drinking | 21.4% |
| No physical activity | 18.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.3% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.2% |
| Visited dentist | 67.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 9.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 249 | 4.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 and over | 25.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.5% |
| Public insurance | 32.5% |
| No insurance | 5.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,204 | 90.8% |
| Spanish | 121 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 90 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,594 | 95.8% |
| Born in same state | 7,535 | 95.0% |
| Born in different state | 5,929 | 74.8% |
| Foreign born | 59 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 337 | 4.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 50 | 14.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,605 | 20.2% |
| Italian | 859 | 10.8% |
| French | 497 | 6.3% |
| Arab | 234 | 3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 118 | 1.5% |
| English | 85 | 1.1% |
| German | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.6% |
| Internet access | 97.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55944
What city is ZIP code 55944 in?
ZIP code 55944 is primarily assigned to Kasson, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55944 in?
ZIP code 55944 falls within Dodge County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 55944 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 55944 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 55944?
ZIP code 55944 has an estimated population of 7,931 residents, with a density of 134 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 55944?
The median household income in ZIP code 55944 is $92,342, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55944?
The median home value in ZIP code 55944 is $247,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 55944 in?
ZIP code 55944 observes the CST timezone.