| ZIP Code | 55314 |
| ZIP Code Name | Buffalo Lake |
| Primary County | Renville County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 1,033 |
| Area Code(s) | 320 |
| Current Time | CDT |
55314 is a United States ZIP Code located in Buffalo Lake Minnesota. Portions of 55314 are also in Boon Lake Township and Preston Lake Township and Grafton Township and Brookfield Township and Hector Township. 55314 is primarily within Renville County with some portions in Sibley County. 55314 is within Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul.
55314 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Minnesota based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 55314 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 55314 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 55314 is White. The current unemployment level in 55314 is 3.3%.
| Population | 1,033 |
| Population Growth Rate | -19.67% |
| Population Density | 13 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 559 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.1% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $62,708 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $59,290 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (February 2023) | 3.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 87.94% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 80.69% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 904 | 87.94% |
| Black | 6 | 0.58% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 10.21% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 13 | 1.26% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 163 | 85.34% |
| Black | 1 | 0.52% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 14.14% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 56 | 6.25% |
| Bachelor Degree | 141 | 15.74% |
| High School Diploma | 390 | 43.53% |
| No High School Diploma | 3 | 0.33% |
| GED or Alternate | 23 | 2.57% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 155 | 17.3% |
| Associates Degree | 87 | 9.71% |
| Masters Degree | 36 | 4.02% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 44.78458023,-94.59517670 |
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| Region | Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 80 Square Miles |
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