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Population and households in ZIP 55731
Household size in ZIP 55731
| Period | ZIP 55731 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.03 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.99 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.96 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.83 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 55731 are small: just 1.83 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.03, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 257 Minnesota ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six have smaller households.
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 55731
| Period | ZIP 55731 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.3 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.5 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 52.7 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.6 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 54.6, ZIP 55731 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 46.3, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Minnesota ZIP code with 5,000+ people is older.
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 55731
| Period | ZIP 55731 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 55731: 5.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Of the 257 Minnesota ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 have a lower 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 55731
Renters in ZIP 55731
| Period | ZIP 55731 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.7% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 55731 own their homes; 25.7% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 56.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southwest. The renter share has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 55731
| Period | ZIP 55731 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.5% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 35.3% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.0% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 55731: 29.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Only five of the 257 Minnesota ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher vacancy rate.
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 55731
| Period | ZIP 55731 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 55731 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1960, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the center has the oldest housing. ZIP 55731 has older homes than at least four in five Minnesota ZIP codes.
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 55731
| Period | ZIP 55731 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $507 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $609 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $633 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $783 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$276 | +$522 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 55731 pays $783 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $276 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Of the 257 Minnesota ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four have lower rents.
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 55731
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 55731
| Period | ZIP 55731 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.5% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.9% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.0% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 55731 as nationally: 37.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the center.
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 55731
| Period | ZIP 55731 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.2% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.0% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.8% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 55731: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Minnesota as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.6 points, 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 55731
| Period | ZIP 55731 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 55731 has been low: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 55731 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 55731 | 1.83 | 54.6 | 5.0% | 25.7% | 29.0% | 1960 | $783 | 37.0% | 94.7% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 55796 | 1.95 | 61.0 | 1.5% | 12.2% | 41.6% | 1977 | $933 | 42.3% | 97.3% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 55706 | 2.04 | 56.9 | 5.3% | 10.0% | 31.0% | 1964 | $785 | 23.0% | 93.8% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 55782 | 2.10 | 56.1 | 6.4% | 14.7% | 52.4% | 1975 | $734 | 27.6% | 96.9% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 55790 | 2.07 | 61.4 | 7.3% | 10.7% | 56.6% | 1980 | $723 | 35.0% | 97.5% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 55723 | 2.06 | 56.2 | 7.3% | 10.9% | 47.6% | 1977 | $676 | 27.1% | 94.9% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 55703 | 2.45 | 46.0 | 11.2% | 10.1% | 38.5% | 1974 | $704 | 22.2% | 94.7% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 55604 | 2.07 | 52.8 | 8.1% | 26.8% | 41.4% | 1982 | $1,094 | 47.2% | 96.1% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 56639 | 2.09 | 52.9 | 7.8% | 25.9% | 41.3% | 1981 | $988 | 13.8% | 94.9% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 55606 | 2.00 | 59.1 | 4.7% | 16.0% | 59.6% | 1991 | $521 | 40.2% | 95.8% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 56688 | 2.37 | 57.9 | 3.4% | 5.3% | 48.0% | 1979 | $988 | 15.5% | 93.0% | 3.6% |
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 55731. 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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