City

Dodge Center, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Dodge County  ·  Minnesota

👥4,272Population
💰$91,536Median HH Income▲ 20% above avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$216,100Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓34.5%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.1%Hispanic: 8.4%Black: 0.1%Asian: 1.6%Other: 2.5%Race
White86.1%
Hispanic8.4%
Black0.1%
Asian1.6%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty4.4% ▼ 56% below avg
College Grads34.5% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 48% below avg
HS Graduate1,011 (36.5%)
Some College367 (13.3%)
Associates435 (15.7%)
Bachelors440 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree516 (18.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.5%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
HS Grad36.5%
Some College13.3%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 15.9%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,536 ▲ 20% above avg
Median Home Value$216,100 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$926/mo
Total Housing Units1,760
Vacant Units53

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Dodge Center, MN

Dodge Center is a city in Minnesota, located in Dodge County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,272 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Dodge Center is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,536 is above the national average. Approximately 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Dodge Center is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $216,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $926 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dodge Center is moderately educated. 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.12%).

Dodge Center, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Dodge Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55927 4,272 $91,536 $216,100 $926 2.6% 34.5% 84.1%