55397 ZIP Code — Young America, MN

Carver County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55397 is located in Young America, Minnesota, within Carver County. It covers approximately 28.29 square miles and serves a population of 3,168 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 952.

About ZIP code 55397

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $305,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,250. 32% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 55397 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,168

population

28.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55397 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55397

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55397. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Young America	Acceptable
Young America	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55368 Norwood Young America (5.2 mi) 55339 Hamburg (5.4 mi) 55367 New Germany (6 mi) 55370 Plato (6.3 mi) 55360 Mayer (7 mi) 55322 Cologne (7.7 mi) 55354 Lester Prairie (8.2 mi) 55387 Waconia (8.5 mi) 55387 Waconia (8.5 mi) 55338 Green Isle (10.2 mi) 55375 Saint Bonifacius (10.7 mi) 55388 Watertown (11 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,168
Population density	112 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	28.29 sq mi
Water area	1.59 sq mi
Latitude	44.8117
Longitude	-93.9351
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	952

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.9%	20.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	41.0%	28.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	28.2%	33.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.8%	17.3%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,168

Population

112

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$77,250

Median household income

$35,231

Per capita income

$305,500

Median home value

$1,034

Median monthly rent

88.2%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

1,030

Housing units

26.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

103

Under 5

5–9

118

10–14

108

109

15–19

100

20–24

191

25–34

176

227

35–44

208

183

45–54

169

127

55–59

117

144

60–64

132

147

65–74

136

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	704	22.2%
18 and over	2,464	77.8%
65 and over	541	17.1%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.9%

Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

Other race 7.4%

Two or more races 2.8%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,801	80.9%
Hispanic or Latino	293	8.5%
Other race	255	7.4%
Two or more races	98	2.8%
Asian	14	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.9%	20.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	41.0%	28.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	28.2%	33.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.8%	17.3%	8.5%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 0.2%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 1.7%

$35k–$50k 5.9%

$50k–$75k 28.5%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	0.2%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	1.7%
$35k–$50k	5.9%
$50k–$75k	28.5%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	17.4%
$150k–$200k	14.9%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$77,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 1.9%

$100k–$150k 4.1%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k–$300k 34.1%

$300k–$500k 40.0%

$500k–$1M 11.1%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$305,500
Median rent / month	$1,034
Owner occupied	88.2%
Renter occupied	11.8%
Vacant	1.8%
Single-family detached	75.5%
Large apartment buildings	4.1%
Mobile homes	1.6%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	12.3%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	6.2%
1970–1979	23.5%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	17.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	28.8%
3 bedrooms	37.1%
4 bedrooms	29.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	34.1%
3 or more	35.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.0%
Electricity	11.7%
Propane / LP gas	27.6%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	744	65.0%
Cohabiting couple	95	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	155	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	150	13.1%
Households with children under 18	331	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	389	34.0%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	24.4%
Married	61.0%	61.7%
Separated	0.1%	0.0%
Widowed	2.2%	6.9%
Divorced	8.9%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 38.8%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 21.4%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	26.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	70	12.0%
Kindergarten	35	6.0%
Elementary school	198	34.0%
High school	201	34.5%
College / grad school	78	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.7%

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Retail trade 10.5%

Other services 7.3%

Professional & management 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Construction 4.6%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Public administration 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.6%
Service	9.8%
Sales & office	24.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.1%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.1%
Government	5.4%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.8%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 8.2%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 47.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.7%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	26.3%
High cholesterol	29.7%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	22.2%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	4.7%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	17.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.8%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	9.8%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	8.2%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	71.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	8.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	136	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.2%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	34.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.7%
Public insurance	33.6%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,970	93.8%
Spanish	197	6.6%
Other Indo-European	196	6.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,978	94.0%
Born in same state	2,961	93.5%
Born in different state	2,381	75.2%
Foreign born	17	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	190	6.0%
Not a US citizen	88	46.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	317	10%
French	295	9.3%
Italian	213	6.7%
Dutch	54	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	49	1.5%
Arab	32	1%
German	29	0.9%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55397

What city is ZIP code 55397 in?

ZIP code 55397 is primarily assigned to Young America, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55397 in?

ZIP code 55397 falls within Carver County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55397 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 55397 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55397?

The median home value in ZIP code 55397 is $305,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 55397?

ZIP code 55397 has an estimated population of 3,168 residents, with a density of 112 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55397?

The median household income in ZIP code 55397 is $77,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 55397 in?

ZIP code 55397 observes the CST timezone.