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Independence city, MN

ZIP 55359 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 55359

55359 has a population of 7,068 with a median age of 42.1 yrs (53.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
91.9%+49% vs US avg
x
Black
1.4%-89% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.2%-79% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.9%-90% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
29.3%+33% vs US avg
x
18–64
53.2%-14% vs US avg
x
65+
17.5%+7% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
2.8%-75% vs US avg
x
High school
17.1%-35% vs US avg
x
Some college
22.2%-23% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
58.0%+72% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
70.6%+47% vs US avg
x
Never married
16.6%-51% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.1%-31% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.6%
x
Diversity Index
15/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
11.6%+1% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.3%+32% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.7%-6% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.8%-19% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
1.7%-79% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
85.6%+1376% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanNorwegianEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 55359

Poverty Rate
11.6%+1% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.7%-6% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.3%+32% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
1.7%-79% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.8%-19% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.5%-68% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
3.3%-72% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
85.6%+1376% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population7,068
Median age42.1
Poverty rate11.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White91.9%
Hispanic1.9%
Black1.4%
Asian1.2%
Foreign-born18.3%