| ZIP Code | 55354 |
|---|---|
| City | Lester Prairie |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | McLeod County |
| Area Code | 320 |
| Elevation | 973 ft |
| Latitude | 44.886898 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -94.064307 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27085 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.7 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.78 |
| Below Poverty | 4.6% ▼ 54% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.5% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.7% ▼ 87% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 32 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 757 (38.1%) |
| Some College | 152 (7.7%) |
| Associates | 379 (19.1%) |
| Bachelors | 312 (15.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 354 (17.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $94,950 ▲ 24% above avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $243,600 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $761/mo ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,151 |
| Vacant Units | 40 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,151 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 40 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
ZIP code 55354 is located in Lester Prairie, Minnesota, within McLeod County. With a population of 3,089, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.7 years. Economically, 55354 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $94,950 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 55354 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $243,600 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $761 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 55354 is primarily White (86.27%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.6%. Household income has grown by 47% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 55354 stands at 0.7%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 55354 in Lester Prairie, MN is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,089 residents, a median household income of $94,950, and a median home value of $243,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.