55985 ZIP Code — West Concord, MN

Dodge County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55985 is located in West Concord, Minnesota, within Dodge County. It covers approximately 80.12 square miles and serves a population of 1,762 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 55985

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 $182,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,557. 31% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 55985 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,762

population

80.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55985 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55985

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55985. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Concord	Acceptable
West Concord	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55946 Kenyon (8.4 mi) 55983 Wanamingo (8.7 mi) 55924 Claremont (9.9 mi) 55927 Dodge Center (10.4 mi) 55955 Mantorville (10.8 mi) 55963 Pine Island (13.1 mi) 55992 Zumbrota (14.1 mi) 55053 Nerstrand (14.6 mi) 55944 Kasson (15.7 mi) 55049 Medford (16 mi) 55049 Medford (16 mi) 55060 Owatonna (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,762
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	80.12 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	44.1674
Longitude	-92.9228
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	32.9%	25.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	42.5%	38.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	30.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.3%	5.5%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,762

Population

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$82,557

Median household income

$36,227

Per capita income

$182,000

Median home value

$860

Median monthly rent

83.1%

Home ownership

9.4%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

636

Housing units

23.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

120

25–34

115

106

35–44

103

115

45–54

110

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	411	23.3%
18 and over	1,351	76.7%
65 and over	290	16.5%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Other race 4.1%

Two or more races 3.6%

Black or African American 0.9%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,590	86.4%
Hispanic or Latino	79	4.3%
Other race	76	4.1%
Two or more races	67	3.6%
Black or African American	17	0.9%
Asian	10	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.9%	25.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	42.5%	38.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	30.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.3%	5.5%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	22.2%
$100k–$150k	21.4%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$82,557

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.1%

$50k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

$150k–$200k 21.4%

$200k–$300k 17.2%

$300k–$500k 16.3%

$500k–$1M 8.7%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$182,000
Median rent / month	$860
Owner occupied	83.1%
Renter occupied	16.9%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	89.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	11.4%
1980–1989	5.7%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	40.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	16.3%
3 bedrooms	44.5%
4 bedrooms	26.6%
5+ bedrooms	6.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	13.7%
2 vehicles	41.9%
3 or more	40.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.4%
Electricity	9.8%
Propane / LP gas	39.7%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	4.4%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	365	55.1%
Cohabiting couple	51	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	148	22.3%
Female householder, no spouse	99	14.9%
Households with children under 18	195	29.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	190	28.7%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.1%	33.4%
Married	49.9%	53.4%
Separated	1.3%	1.2%
Widowed	3.0%	5.4%
Divorced	9.7%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 37.7%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 14.8%

Bachelor's degree 17.9%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	23.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	5.0%
Kindergarten	25	5.4%
Elementary school	206	44.4%
High school	147	31.7%
College / grad school	63	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Construction 13.9%

Manufacturing 13.9%

Agriculture & mining 10.9%

Retail trade 8.8%

Professional & management 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Public administration 3.5%

Other services 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.8%
Service	16.3%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	19.0%
Production & transportation	19.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.7%
Carpool	10.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 9.4%

Under 18 years 9.3%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 10.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.4%
Retirement income	24.6%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	27.8%
High cholesterol	28.6%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	21.9%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	20.7%
No physical activity	20.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.3%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	11.3%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.2%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	11.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	85	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	26.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.8%
Public insurance	34.6%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,700	96.5%
Spanish	50	2.9%
Other Indo-European	50	2.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,711	97.1%
Born in same state	1,708	96.9%
Born in different state	1,383	78.5%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	51	2.9%
Not a US citizen	20	39.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	327	18.6%
Italian	148	8.4%
French	133	7.5%
Arab	91	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	25	1.4%
Dutch	20	1.1%
German	5	0.3%
Norwegian	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55985

What city is ZIP code 55985 in?

ZIP code 55985 is primarily assigned to West Concord, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55985 in?

ZIP code 55985 falls within Dodge County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55985 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 55985 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55985?

The median home value in ZIP code 55985 is $182,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 55985?

ZIP code 55985 has an estimated population of 1,762 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55985?

The median household income in ZIP code 55985 is $82,557, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 55985 in?

ZIP code 55985 observes the CST timezone.