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U.S. ZIP Code · MN55944

Dodge County · Rochester, MN

Typical home value

$331,319[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.3%
5-year / yr
+5.3%
10-year / yr
+6.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+16.6%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
+11.3%
ZIP 55944 location in MN
Location of ZIP 55944 in MN

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 55944 is worth $331,319. Over the past year, values have risen 5.3%. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,575[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Dodge County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Very Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
8,161[3]
Median household income
$95,180[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Dodge County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-59[5]
Moved in
557
Moved out
616

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
7
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
3
  • KASSON-MANTORVILLE ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · KASSON-MANTORVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

    796 students

  • KASSON-MANTORVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · KASSON-MANTORVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

    693 students

  • KASSON-MANTORVILLE SENIOR HIGH

    High · Grades 9–12 · KASSON-MANTORVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

    672 students

  • ZUMBRO AREA LEARNING CENTER

    High · Grades 6–12 · ZUMBRO EDUCATION DISTRICT

    69 students

  • ZUMBRO EDUCATION DISTRICT

    Prekindergarten · Grades PK · ZUMBRO EDUCATION DISTRICT

    57 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,675
Loan principal$265,056
Down payment$66,264
Total interest paid$338,064

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,250
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
33rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
94th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 55944?
The typical home in 55944 is worth $331,319, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 55944?
Home values in 55944 are up 5.3% over the past year, and up 5.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 55944?
The effective property tax rate in 55944 is 1.1% — roughly $3,575 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 55944?
ZIP code 55944 has a population of 8,161 and a median household income of $95,180.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Lanesboro, MN

    Typical home
    $332,340
    Gross yield
  • Rochester, MN

    Typical home
    $329,266
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • Stewartville, MN

    Typical home
    $335,204
    Gross yield
  • Lake City, MN

    Typical home
    $321,986
    Gross yield
  • Hayfield, MN

    Typical home
    $321,183
    Gross yield
  • Kellogg, MN

    Typical home
    $347,062
    Gross yield

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