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Population and households in ZIP 55744
Household size in ZIP 55744
| Period | ZIP 55744 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.24 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 55744 are small: just 2.32 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 crept up from 2.28, even as the national average fell.
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 55744
| Period | ZIP 55744 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.0 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.5 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.6 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.6, ZIP 55744 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 44.7, mirroring the country. Only seven of the 257 Minnesota ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are 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 55744
| Period | ZIP 55744 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 55744: 8.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 55744
Renters in ZIP 55744
| Period | ZIP 55744 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.7% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 55744 is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (44.1%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.2 points, in line with the national trend.
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 55744
| Period | ZIP 55744 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.9% of the housing in ZIP 55744, 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 23 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 55744
| Period | ZIP 55744 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 55744 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north 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 55744
| Period | ZIP 55744 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $743 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $749 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $811 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,051 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$308 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 55744 costs $1,051 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $308 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 55744
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 55744
| Period | ZIP 55744 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.5% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.0% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.6% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.2% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 55744 (29.2%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest 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 55744
| Period | ZIP 55744 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.1% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.3% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.3% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.4% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 55744: 95.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.3 points, 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 55744
| Period | ZIP 55744 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 55744 is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.0 points, 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 55744 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 55744 | 2.32 | 48.6 | 8.0% | 23.9% | 14.9% | 1979 | $1,051 | 29.2% | 95.4% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 55721 | 2.68 | 44.5 | 3.0% | 6.0% | 19.8% | 1985 | $1,084 | 33.7% | 96.3% | 10.9% |
| ZIP 55722 | 2.72 | 39.4 | 16.7% | 8.3% | 16.8% | 1977 | $976 | 24.5% | 95.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 55786 | 2.25 | 39.3 | 12.9% | 23.7% | 17.6% | 1962 | $970 | 14.2% | 91.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 55709 | 2.52 | 44.0 | 9.0% | 11.4% | 24.8% | 1975 | $993 | 22.0% | 95.6% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 55764 | 2.31 | 41.3 | 7.5% | 14.9% | 18.3% | 1964 | $681 | 14.4% | 95.8% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 55716 | 2.44 | 43.4 | 7.1% | 11.6% | 20.5% | 1968 | $910 | 25.2% | 96.9% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 55793 | 2.33 | 55.4 | 4.1% | 6.1% | 24.8% | 1979 | $1,336 | 22.3% | 95.4% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 55775 | 2.39 | 50.3 | 6.2% | 8.8% | 26.9% | 1972 | $1,098 | 28.3% | 96.8% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 55742 | 2.35 | 55.0 | 3.4% | 6.3% | 27.9% | 1978 | $1,386 | 22.1% | 95.8% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 56636 | 2.50 | 46.7 | 11.5% | 12.4% | 29.4% | 1981 | $887 | 21.9% | 92.6% | 5.5% |
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 55744. 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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