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Population and households in ZIP 55968
Household size in ZIP 55968
| Period | ZIP 55968 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.14 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.30 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.98 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.64 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 55968 are small: just 1.98 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. Household size has dropped from 2.62 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 55968
| Period | ZIP 55968 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.2 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.0 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 55.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 57.0 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 57.0, ZIP 55968 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees.
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 55968
| Period | ZIP 55968 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.0% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.6% of households in ZIP 55968, well below the national share of 11.6%.
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 55968
Renters in ZIP 55968
| Period | ZIP 55968 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 55968 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly half of owners (48.0%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%.
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 55968
| Period | ZIP 55968 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +13.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 55968: 22.2% 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.
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 55968
| Period | ZIP 55968 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 55968 run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. The picture is much the same across Minnesota.
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 55968
| Period | ZIP 55968 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $533 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $933 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $833 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,068 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$535 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 55968 costs $1,068 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 31.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 55968
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 55968
| Period | ZIP 55968 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 55968 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 13.9%, against 35.6% 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 55968
| Period | ZIP 55968 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.8% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.0% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.8% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.8% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 55968 is above the national rate: 92.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Minnesota.
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 55968
| Period | ZIP 55968 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.2% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 55968 has been strong: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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 55968 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 55968 | 1.98 | 57.0 | 3.6% | 10.7% | 22.2% | 1974 | $1,068 | 13.9% | 92.8% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 55981 | 2.06 | 54.5 | 5.0% | 23.7% | 15.7% | 1975 | $812 | 22.1% | 95.3% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 54759 | 2.16 | 57.3 | 5.9% | 14.9% | 25.3% | 1973 | $913 | 27.1% | 95.1% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 54756 | 2.43 | 50.7 | 8.9% | 15.8% | 15.2% | 1975 | $966 | 28.1% | 94.2% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 54769 | 2.27 | 58.1 | 4.1% | 10.3% | 35.5% | 1975 | $886 | 37.9% | 95.9% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 55041 | 2.28 | 48.0 | 4.9% | 17.9% | 14.5% | 1974 | $953 | 29.9% | 96.5% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 54610 | 2.15 | 52.0 | 7.3% | 27.0% | 22.0% | 1959 | $870 | 26.8% | 92.9% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 55026 | 2.46 | 53.2 | 6.3% | 8.8% | 20.4% | 1976 | $1,279 | 31.4% | 98.5% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 54755 | 2.49 | 42.0 | 9.8% | 26.7% | 7.8% | 1971 | $1,060 | 20.2% | 91.4% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 55066 | 2.29 | 42.7 | 9.5% | 25.4% | 5.6% | 1970 | $1,051 | 26.0% | 91.1% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 55027 | 2.84 | 38.0 | 6.0% | 10.8% | 5.2% | 1972 | $1,025 | 25.9% | 94.2% | 3.1% |
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 55968. 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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