ZIP Code 55324 is associated with the city of Darwin in Minnesota (Meeker County) in the U.S. Median househould income is approximately $80,192, and an estimated 5% of the population is living below the poverty line. About 95.6% of residents in this Minnesota region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $37,063. The median age in ZIP Code 55324 is approximately 53.7 years, with 34.7% of residents aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 1,198.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 55324 is $80,192, while the region's mean household income is $91,496. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $37,063. The per capita income in ZIP Code 55324 of $37,063 is approximately 1.49% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $37,625. An estimated 4.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 49.47% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.3% of the population in 55324 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 19.0% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.3% of 55324 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 18.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 24.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.6% |
In ZIP Code 55324, 95.6% of the population graduated high school, while 21.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 32.5% in this Meeker County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 32.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.2% |
| Associate's degree | 15.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 55324, 99.6% is one race, while 0.4% are two or more races. Approximately 3.2% of 55324 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 55324 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.5%), followed by Some other race (1.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 55324 are older than average. The median age of 53.7 years in ZIP Code 55324 is approximately 40.94% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 34.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.8% of the population in 55324 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.4% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.6% of 55324 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 5.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 11.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 16.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 10.1% |
| 85 years and over | 0.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 55324 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 55324 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 55324, an estimated 20.8% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 19.9% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 1.8% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959 in this Meeker County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 19.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 20.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 15.8% |
In 55324, 61.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.7 minutes. Approximately 24.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 55324 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 21.8% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.2% of 55324 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.1% |
| Construction | 11.2% |
| Manufacturing | 24.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.1% |
| Retail trade | 10.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.1% |
| Information | 1.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 4.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 21.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 3.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.3% |
| Public administration | 2.9% |
In ZIP Code 55324, 97.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.9% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Meeker County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.9% |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 0.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 55324 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.8 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.5% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.16% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 55324 | 10.87¢/kWh | 10.51¢/kWh | 9.26¢/kWh |
| Minnesota | 16.32¢/kWh | 13.1¢/kWh | 9.79¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.62¢/kWh | 13.58¢/kWh | 8.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 55324 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.21 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.1 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.74 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.59 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.71 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.06 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.43 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.94 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.35 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.45 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.39 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.66 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 55324, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 55324 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Meeker County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 3 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 2 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 3 |
| Improper use of your report | 2 |