ZIP code 55359

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 55359 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Independence, MN. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 55359 ZIP code area.

55359 is the zip code for

Independence, MN

Also in this location:
Maple Plain, MN
Minnetrista, MN
Medina, MN
Orono, MN

Total population
5,954
Housing units
2,363
Land area
(sq. miles)
41.88
Density
(people per sq. mile)
142.17
Water area
(sq. miles)
3.62

Demographic data for zip code 55359

Gender:

Male
3,016
Female
2,938
Median age
Male
45.00
Female
45.40
Gender

Households:

Total households
2,231
Family households
1,676
Nonfamily households
555
Average household size
2.63
Average family size
3.05
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
2,363
Occupied housing units
2,231
Owner-occupied
1,874
Renter-occupied
357
Vacant housing units
132
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
249
5 to 9 years
416
10 to 14 years
480
15 to 19 years
443
20 to 24 years
263
25 to 34 years
377
35 to 44 years
723
45 to 54 years
1,342
55 to 59 years
498
60 to 64 years
409
65 to 74 years
453
75 to 84 years
202
85 years and over
99
Median age
45.20
Age

Race:

White
5,639
Hispanic or Latino
153
Black or African American
53
Asian
52
American Indian & Alaska Native
18
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
0
Other (One Race)
0
Two or More Races
39
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 55359

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
4,683
Civilian labor force
3,220
Employed
3,068
Unemployed
152
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
1,463
Percent Unemployed
4.7%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
3,011
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
2,348
Carpooled
380
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
40
Walked
61
Other means
0
Worked at home
182
Mean travel time
25.0 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
3,068
Management / business / science / arts
1,276
Service
411
Sales / office
895
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
298
Production / transportation / material moving
188
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
3,068
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
90
Construction
305
Manufacturing
377
Wholesale trade
152
Retail trade
376
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
115
Information
25
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
296
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
394
Educational services / health care / social assistance
438
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
300
Public administration
72
Other services
128
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
3,068
Private wage & salary workers
2,640
Government workers
239
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
187
Unpaid family workers
2
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
2,191
Less than $10,000
75
$10,000 to $14,999
41
$15,000 to $24,999
157
$25,000 to $34,999
131
$35,000 to $49,999
216
$50,000 to $74,999
321
$75,000 to $99,999
318
$100,000 to $149,999
488
$150,000 to $199,999
201
$200,000 or more
243
Median household income
$87,796
Mean household income
$110,953
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
4.7%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 55359

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Orono Discovery Center
5050 Independence Street
(Special Education School)
(763) 479-15302210.0

Universities and Colleges around 55359

NameAddressPhone
County Offices - Meeker County- University of Minnesota Extension Ser114 North Holcombe Avenue
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-5275
Ridgewater College
2 Century Avenue Southeast Suite B
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-3636

Hospitals and Medical Centers around 55359

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Anoka-Metro Reg Treatment Ctr3301 Seventh Avenue
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 712-4000247
Buffalo Hospital
303 Catlin Street
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-718034
Fairview Northland Reg Hlth
911 Northland Drive
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-630041
Fairview Ridges Hospital
201 East Nicollet Boulevard
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 892-2000127
Glencoe Regional Health Servs
705 East 18th Street
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-3121149
Hutchinson Area Health Care
1095 Highway 15 South
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-5000183
Meeker County Mem Hospital
612 South Sibley Avenue
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-324238
Monticello Big Lake Hospital
1013 Hart Boulevard
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 295-2945106
Ridgeview Medical Center
500 South Maple Street
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-219197
Sibley Medical Center601 West Chandler Street
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-227117
St Francis Reg Medical Center1455 St Francis Avenue
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 403-300063

Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 55359

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Mcgarrys Cafe5189 Main St E
Maple Plain, MN 55359
Fast Food763-479-4031

Crime Rates in Independence, MN

Crime rates in Medina, MN:

Total
114
Violent Crime
0
Murder & Manslaughter
0
Forcible Rape
0
Robbery
1
Aggravated Assault
2
Property Crime
114
Burglary
25
Larceny & Theft
86
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
Arson
0
Medina, MN

Crime rates in Minnetrista, MN:

Total
118
Violent Crime
0
Murder & Manslaughter
0
Forcible Rape
0
Robbery
0
Aggravated Assault
1
Property Crime
118
Burglary
25
Larceny & Theft
82
Motor Vehicle Theft
11
Arson
0
Minnetrista, MN

Crime rates in Orono, MN:

Total
122
Violent Crime
0
Murder & Manslaughter
0
Forcible Rape
0
Robbery
0
Aggravated Assault
3
Property Crime
122
Burglary
19
Larceny & Theft
92
Motor Vehicle Theft
11
Arson
1
Orono, MN

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