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Population and households in ZIP 55021
Household size in ZIP 55021
| Period | ZIP 55021 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 55021 has 2.53 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Minnesota as a whole looks much the same.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 55021
| Period | ZIP 55021 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.9 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.8 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.6 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 55021 are younger than 40.6 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 37.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 55021
| Period | ZIP 55021 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in ZIP 55021 (12.8%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. ZIP 55021 has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Minnesota ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 55021
Renters in ZIP 55021
| Period | ZIP 55021 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.0% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.9% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.4% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 55021 own their homes; 28.4% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. About four in ten owners (39.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 55021
| Period | ZIP 55021 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 55021 as nationally: 8.5%, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.4 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 55021
| Period | ZIP 55021 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 55021 leans older: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 55021
| Period | ZIP 55021 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $788 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $827 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $917 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,144 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$356 | +$522 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 55021 runs $1,144 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $356 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 55021
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 55021
| Period | ZIP 55021 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.7% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 55021: 19.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 257 Minnesota ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 21 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 55021
| Period | ZIP 55021 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.5% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.2% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.5% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 55021 have finished high school as nationally: 88.5%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Minnesota as a whole (93.7%). The share with a diploma is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 55021
| Period | ZIP 55021 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.7%, unemployment in ZIP 55021 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.6 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 55021 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 55021 | 2.53 | 40.6 | 12.8% | 28.4% | 8.5% | 1972 | $1,144 | 19.7% | 88.5% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 55087 | 2.44 | 50.9 | 3.0% | 8.9% | 12.5% | 1974 | $1,224 | 26.5% | 95.6% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 55049 | 2.82 | 39.6 | 11.5% | 13.3% | 6.5% | 1990 | $1,271 | 24.3% | 87.9% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 55052 | 2.53 | 43.9 | 7.6% | 17.8% | 10.1% | 1968 | $1,145 | 18.7% | 90.9% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 55053 | 2.78 | 42.6 | 4.9% | 7.3% | 6.4% | 1955 | $1,398 | 33.8% | 95.6% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 56052 | 2.52 | 49.8 | 4.2% | 5.8% | 20.3% | 1975 | $1,303 | 22.1% | 94.7% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 55946 | 2.46 | 43.2 | 9.4% | 11.8% | 4.2% | 1957 | $940 | 22.1% | 93.8% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 56096 | 2.35 | 46.0 | 7.4% | 18.2% | 18.4% | 1971 | $917 | 24.5% | 94.7% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 56028 | 2.31 | 46.4 | 7.2% | 11.4% | 26.9% | 1984 | $1,066 | 30.5% | 96.2% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 55985 | 2.44 | 40.0 | 9.6% | 12.7% | 9.1% | 1962 | $1,101 | 24.6% | 92.9% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 56057 | 2.65 | 39.9 | 5.9% | 22.9% | 10.3% | 1969 | $1,084 | 20.0% | 88.3% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 55021. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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