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Dodge County, MN
6 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Dodge County, Minnesota.
Population
21,045
Land area
439sq mi
People per sq mi
48
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Dodge County
Dodge County at a glance
- Dodge County is 34% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $95,739 a year, 7% more than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $287,700 (13% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,020 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Kasson (7,050), Dodge Center (2,880) and Hayfield (1,395).
Local data for Dodge County, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dodge County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,739
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$287,700
Prices +3.2% in a year
Median rent
$1,020/mo
Homeownership
86.6%
Bachelor's or higher
30.2%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,243), Norwegian Americans (4,071), Irish Americans (1,982).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,565
5,983 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,663
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$122M
FY 2026, $5,847 per person
PPP loans
$42.29M
1,010 loans, 4,216 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$93.2K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Dodge County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home12.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dodge County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
514
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
30
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
36.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dodge County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Dodge County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Dodge County, MN?
- Kasson is the largest city or town in Dodge County, with about 7,050 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Dodge County?
- Dodge County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 55924, 55927, 55940, 55944, 55955.
- What is the population of Dodge County, MN?
- About 21,045 people live in Dodge County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Dodge County?
- Dodge County borders Olmsted County, Rice County, Goodhue County, Mower County, Steele County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023