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Population and households in ZIP 55720
Household size in ZIP 55720
| Period | ZIP 55720 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
ZIP 55720 is a place of small households, averaging 2.36 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 55720
| Period | ZIP 55720 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.3 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.3 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.9 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 55720 is 37.9 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has crept up from 37.3 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 55720
| Period | ZIP 55720 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 55720 (14.0%), above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.5 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 257 Minnesota ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 24 have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 55720
Renters in ZIP 55720
| Period | ZIP 55720 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.5% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.5% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.1% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.4% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 55720 own their homes; 28.4% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 35.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.9 points, as it has 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 55720
| Period | ZIP 55720 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 55720: 8.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across Minnesota. Vacancy has risen 1.5 points since 2006–10, 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 55720
| Period | ZIP 55720 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 55720 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
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 55720
| Period | ZIP 55720 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $645 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $739 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $835 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,075 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$429 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 55720 costs $1,075 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $429 a month since 2006–10, up 66%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 30.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the northeast.
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 55720
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 55720
| Period | ZIP 55720 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 55720: 24.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.2 points, as it has nationally.
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 55720
| Period | ZIP 55720 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.6% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.3% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.4% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.5% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 55720 is a bit above the national rate: 91.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Still, the rate is lower than in Minnesota as a whole (93.7%). The share with a diploma has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 55720
| Period | ZIP 55720 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 55720 is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Minnesota overall (4.1%). Unemployment has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 55720 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 55720 | 2.36 | 37.9 | 14.0% | 28.4% | 8.0% | 1967 | $1,075 | 24.9% | 91.5% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 55733 | 2.56 | 41.3 | 6.3% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 1979 | $1,202 | 45.5% | 99.6% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 55718 | 2.58 | 42.8 | 5.8% | 9.8% | 5.7% | 1985 | $1,139 | 33.5% | 96.1% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 55780 | 2.65 | 40.3 | 15.8% | 19.2% | 29.3% | 1980 | $437 | 17.3% | 92.7% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 55810 | 2.43 | 43.8 | 5.3% | 11.7% | 7.3% | 1972 | $1,292 | 29.4% | 96.3% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 55779 | 2.63 | 43.2 | 6.6% | 14.4% | 17.1% | 1983 | $1,632 | 28.4% | 95.9% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 55808 | 2.18 | 40.8 | 13.6% | 28.2% | 7.7% | 1950 | $961 | 19.8% | 93.8% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 55711 | 2.70 | 40.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | 23.0% | 1985 | $655 | 19.6% | 91.1% | 13.9% |
| ZIP 55807 | 2.25 | 39.5 | 10.8% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 1946 | $1,003 | 32.6% | 94.9% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 55811 | 2.38 | 38.8 | 7.0% | 30.9% | 5.2% | 1983 | $1,487 | 41.1% | 96.5% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 55806 | 2.08 | 31.8 | 15.9% | 58.3% | 7.6% | 1945 | $911 | 26.3% | 93.3% | 9.3% |
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 55720. 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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