ZIP Code 55314 Demographics & Data

Buffalo Lake, MN (ZIP Code 55314) Data Profile

Minnesota

Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 55314

ZIP Code 55314 is associated with the city of Buffalo Lake in Minnesota (Renville County) in the U.S. Median househould income is approximately $48,077, and an estimated 8% of the population is living below the poverty line. About 92.9% of residents in this Minnesota region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $33,968. The median age in ZIP Code 55314 is approximately 50.5 years, with 30.3% of residents aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 1,081.

Population in 55314

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 55314 is 1,081.

Buffalo Lake, MN

The 55314 ZIP Code is associated with Buffalo Lake, MN in Renville County.

Area Codes associated with 55314

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 55314 include 320.

Sunrise / Sunset in 55314

Sunrise: 7:44 am
Sunset: 5:17 pm
Sunrise in 55314 7:44 am
Sunrise in 55314 5:17 pm

Weather forecast for 55314

Tonight's forecast for 55314: Partly cloudy, with a low around -10. Wind chill values as low as -16. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.

Current air quality in 55314

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 55314 Good

Internet in 55314

About 68.5% of households in ZIP Code 55314 have broadband Internet service, while approximately 79.6% have a computer.

Gender in 55314

Females comprise about 53.4% of the overall population in ZIP Code 55314, while males account for approximately 46.6%.

Health Insurance in 55314

Approximately 9.4% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 55314 (Buffalo Lake, MN) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 55314

The median household income in ZIP Code 55314 is $48,077, while the region's mean household income is $71,037. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $33,968. The per capita income in ZIP Code 55314 of $33,968 is approximately 9.72% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $37,625. An estimated 7.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 18.95% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.5% of the population in 55314 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 16.4% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.1% of 55314 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 55314. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 55314

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 7.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 21.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 10.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.5%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 16.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 5.3%
$200,000 or more per year 2.1%

Education levels in ZIP Code 55314

In ZIP Code 55314, 92.9% of the population graduated high school, while 12.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.0% in this Renville County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 55314

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 38.0%
Some college, no degree 25.8%
Associate's degree 16.5%
Bachelor's degree 7.3%
Graduate or professional degree 5.3%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 55314. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 55314

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 55314, 99.0% is one race, while 1.0% are two or more races. Approximately 4.7% of 55314 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 55314 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (92.0%), followed by Some other race (4.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 55314. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 55314

Industry Percent
White 92.0%
Black or African American 1.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 4.6%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 55314

Residents of ZIP Code 55314 are older than average. The median age of 50.5 years in ZIP Code 55314 is approximately 32.55% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 30.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.7% of the population in 55314 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.1% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.6% of 55314 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 55314. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 55314

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 3.8%
5 to 9 years 5.6%
10 to 14 years 7.8%
15 to 19 years 5.1%
20 to 24 years 2.6%
25 to 34 years 6.7%
35 to 44 years 12.1%
45 to 54 years 11.7%
55 to 59 years 10.5%
60 to 64 years 7.0%
65 to 74 years 12.7%
75 to 84 years 7.1%
85 years and over 7.4%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 55314 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 55314. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 55314

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 55314 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 55314 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 55314 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 55314

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 90.6%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 55314. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 55314. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 55314

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 55314

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 55314, an estimated 30.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.1% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 1.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Renville County region.

Age of Housing in 55314

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.6%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 6.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 6.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 9.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 10.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 10.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 16.1%
Built between 1940 and 1949 8.1%
Built in 1939 or earlier 30.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 55314. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 55314

In 55314, 59.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 12.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.4 minutes. Approximately 20.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 55314 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 19.4% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 55314 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 55314. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 55314

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 15.0%
Construction 9.8%
Manufacturing 19.4%
Wholesale trade 2.9%
Retail trade 9.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.1%
Information 0.8%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 1.3%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 4.6%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 20.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 1.9%
Other services, except public administration 4.8%
Public administration 2.3%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 55314

In ZIP Code 55314, 95.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Renville County region.

Language Spoken in 55314

Language Spoken Percent
English only 95.2%
Spanish 4.5%
Other Indo-European languages 0.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 55314. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Utilities in ZIP Code 55314 [6]

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 55314. This visualizes electricity rates in 55314 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 55314

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 55314 12.09¢/kWh 10.42¢/kWh 7.65¢/kWh
Minnesota 16.37¢/kWh 12.04¢/kWh 9.4¢/kWh
United States 17.98¢/kWh 13.41¢/kWh 8.65¢/kWh

Solar Power in 55314

Month ZIP Code 55314 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 1.9 5.84
Feb 3 6.31
Mar 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.13 7.3
May 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.33 5.99
Dec 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 55314. This visualizes solar power levels in 55314 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.