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Population and households in ZIP 55904
Household size in ZIP 55904
| Period | ZIP 55904 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
ZIP 55904 is a place of small households, averaging 2.32 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.57 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the east and smallest 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 55904
| Period | ZIP 55904 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.5 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.5 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.7 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.4 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 55904 is 36.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 35.5, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
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 55904
| Period | ZIP 55904 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in ZIP 55904 than nationally: 13.8%, against 11.6%. Of the 257 Minnesota ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 25 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 55904
Renters in ZIP 55904
| Period | ZIP 55904 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.1% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.3% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.4% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.1% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +12.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a third of households in ZIP 55904 rent their homes (36.1%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in Minnesota overall (27.8%). About four in ten owners (39.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 12.0 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 55904
| Period | ZIP 55904 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 55904: 7.6% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Minnesota as a whole looks much the same.
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 55904
| Period | ZIP 55904 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 55904 was built around 1978, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest.
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 55904
| Period | ZIP 55904 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $778 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $845 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,080 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,271 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$494 | +$522 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 55904 pays $1,271 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $494 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 29.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southwest.
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 55904
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 55904
| Period | ZIP 55904 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.5% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.3% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.3% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.9 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 55904 (37.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
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 55904
| Period | ZIP 55904 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.5% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.5% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.7% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.7% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 55904 is above the national rate: 92.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Minnesota. The share with a diploma is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 55904
| Period | ZIP 55904 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 55904 has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.0 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 55904 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 55904 | 2.32 | 36.4 | 13.8% | 36.1% | 7.6% | 1978 | $1,271 | 37.3% | 92.7% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 55902 | 2.44 | 43.3 | 3.2% | 25.1% | 7.4% | 1991 | $1,660 | 65.2% | 97.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 55906 | 2.53 | 41.5 | 11.4% | 24.4% | 5.0% | 1985 | $1,480 | 53.5% | 92.4% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 55901 | 2.54 | 36.8 | 8.6% | 36.8% | 6.8% | 1989 | $1,573 | 51.2% | 94.9% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 55934 | 2.54 | 41.5 | 5.8% | 20.0% | 6.2% | 1983 | $908 | 31.1% | 95.5% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 55976 | 2.73 | 38.9 | 10.1% | 16.8% | 12.5% | 1988 | $1,187 | 33.7% | 95.4% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 55920 | 2.84 | 36.5 | 7.7% | 14.6% | 3.1% | 1992 | $1,302 | 46.9% | 98.3% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 55929 | 3.00 | 36.8 | 8.5% | 11.1% | 7.6% | 1987 | $868 | 30.6% | 96.0% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 55944 | 2.66 | 36.1 | 12.2% | 12.1% | 4.0% | 1991 | $1,126 | 37.2% | 95.2% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 55923 | 2.54 | 41.2 | 7.2% | 12.0% | 4.8% | 1976 | $858 | 31.9% | 94.6% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 55955 | 2.74 | 43.1 | 4.4% | 8.9% | 4.0% | 1987 | $1,402 | 42.0% | 98.2% | 2.7% |
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 55904. 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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