ZIP Code 55918 -- Brownsdale, MN

Mower | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.1x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 88.26% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
1,084
Unknown
Median Income
$78,523
Home Value
$163,700
Median Rent
$813
Median Age
43.60
Diversity Index
18.10
Very Low
Cost of Living
62.2
significantly below average
Unemployment
2.7%

About ZIP Code 55918

ZIP code 55918 in Brownsdale, Minnesota is a unknown area with a population of 1,084. The median household income is $78,523, which is This is 5% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $163,700, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.1x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 62.2 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 43.60 years. Approximately 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Mower, MN.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,084
Median Age
43.60
Male Population
570
52.6%
Female Population
514
47.4%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
18.10 Very Low
White
94.2%
Black or African American
0.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.2%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
1.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
2.7%
Other Race
1.9%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$78,523
Mean Household Income
$87,028
Per Capita Income
$35,369
Below Poverty Line
6.8%

This is 5% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$163,700
Median Rent
$813
Total Housing Units
471
Occupied Units
443
Vacant Units
28
5.9% vacancy
Median Year Built
1957
Owner Occupied
88.3%
Renter Occupied
11.7%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.1x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 88.3% Renter 11.7%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 95.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%
Graduate or Professional Degree 4.5%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
621
Employment Rate
97.3%
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
73.8%
Carpool
6.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
9.4%

Cost of Living Index

62.2
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 55918 is 37.8% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Mower

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
55912 Austin 29,632 $70,177
55936 Grand meadow 1,785 $85,114
55909 Adams 1,387 $96,736
55951 Le roy 1,385 $61,131
55970 Rose creek 1,068 $85,000
55967 Racine 1,001 $109,583

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 55918

ZIP code 55918 (Brownsdale, MN) has a total population of 1,084 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 43.60 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 55918 is $78,523 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 5% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 55918 is primarily located in Brownsdale, Minnesota (MN). It falls within Mower County.

The median home value in ZIP code 55918 is $163,700, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $813.

The median age in ZIP code 55918 is 43.60 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 55918 has a cost of living index of 62.18 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 55918, 16.86% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 4.50% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 55918 is 2.74%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 9.43% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.