ZIP Code 55349 is associated with the city of Howard Lake in Minnesota (Wright County) in the U.S. An estimated 2% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $66,083. About 94.6% of residents in this Minnesota region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $33,717. The median age in ZIP Code 55349 is approximately 43.3 years, with 21.4% of residents aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 3,779.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 55349 is $66,083, while the region's mean household income is $81,350. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $33,717. The per capita income in ZIP Code 55349 of $33,717 is approximately 10.39% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $37,625. An estimated 2.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 76.84% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.4% of the population in 55349 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 20.1% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.6% of 55349 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 20.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.4% |
In ZIP Code 55349, 94.6% of the population graduated high school, while 18.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 40.8% in this Wright County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 40.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.0% |
| Associate's degree | 12.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 55349, 99.3% is one race, while 0.7% are two or more races. Approximately 1.8% of 55349 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 55349 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.6%), followed by Black or African American (1.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 55349 are older than average. The median age of 43.3 years in ZIP Code 55349 is approximately 13.65% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.3% of the population in 55349 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 15.1% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.2% of 55349 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.5% |
| 85 years and over | 3.2% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 55349 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 30.9% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 55349 is high blood pressure, as approximately 27.3% of adults 18 and older in this Wright County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 22.2% |
| High blood pressure | 27.3% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.0% |
| Current asthma | 9.1% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 8.4% |
| High cholesterol | 30.9% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 55349 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 82.6% of those 18 and above in 55349 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 55349 include obesity (35.5% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (27.2% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.6% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 75.0% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 66.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.6% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 68.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.8% |
| Current smoking | 17.2% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 20.6% |
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 27.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 55349, an estimated 18.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.5% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Wright County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 16.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 18.6% |
In 55349, 69.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.8 minutes. Approximately 20.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 55349 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 19.9% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 55349 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 5.7% |
| Construction | 12.0% |
| Manufacturing | 19.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.7% |
| Retail trade | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.4% |
| Information | 0.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.8% |
| Public administration | 1.7% |
In ZIP Code 55349, 98.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Wright County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.5% |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 55349 | 11.48¢/kWh | 8.73¢/kWh | 6.83¢/kWh |
| Minnesota | 14.36¢/kWh | 11.68¢/kWh | 8.94¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 55349 | 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 |