ZIP Code 55312 - Brownton Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 55312 is located in Brownton Minnesota. Portions of 55312 are also in Penn Township and Sumter Township and Collins Township and Round Grove Township. 55312 is entirely within Mcleod County. Regionally, 55312 is located in Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul.
ZIP Code 55312 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Brownton |
| Primary County | Mcleod County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,458 |
| Area Code(s) | 320 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 55312 Map
55312 Demographics
55312 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Minnesota based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 55312 is White. The current unemployment level in 55312 is 4.9%.
| Population | 1,458 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.02% |
| Population Density | 20 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 642 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $78,750 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $157,040 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 92.13% |
55312 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,381 | 92.13% |
| Black | 47 | 3.14% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 64 | 4.27% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
55312 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 67 | 6.3% |
| Bachelor Degree | 118 | 11.09% |
| High School Diploma | 450 | 42.29% |
| No High School Diploma | 14 | 1.32% |
| GED or Alternate | 32 | 3.01% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 236 | 22.18% |
| Associates Degree | 124 | 11.65% |
| Masters Degree | 22 | 2.07% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1 | 0.09% |
55312 Geography
| Coordinates | 44.71224594, -94.33724213 |
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| Cities/Towns in 55312 | |
| Region | Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Hutchinson, MN |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 74 Square Miles |
55312 Schools
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55312 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b: -25F to -20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47b - Des Moines Lobe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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