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Population and households in ZIP 55971
Household size in ZIP 55971
| Period | ZIP 55971 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 55971 has 2.41 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.53, 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 55971
| Period | ZIP 55971 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.0 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.4 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 55971 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 55971
| Period | ZIP 55971 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.9% of households in ZIP 55971, 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 55971
Renters in ZIP 55971
| Period | ZIP 55971 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.3% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 55971 is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 39.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as 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 55971
| Period | ZIP 55971 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 55971: 7.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of Minnesota.
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 55971
| Period | ZIP 55971 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 55971 leans older: the median home dates to 1973, against 1980 nationally.
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 55971
| Period | ZIP 55971 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $577 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $613 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $661 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $853 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$276 | +$522 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 55971 runs $853 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 22.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 55971
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 55971
| Period | ZIP 55971 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.6% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a quarter of adults 25 and older in ZIP 55971 (27.4%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%.
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 55971
| Period | ZIP 55971 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.0% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.7% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.9% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 55971: 95.1% 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.
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 55971
| Period | ZIP 55971 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 55971 has been strong: just 2.6% 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 55971 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 55971 | 2.41 | 44.4 | 4.9% | 20.5% | 7.9% | 1973 | $853 | 27.4% | 95.1% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 55962 | 2.54 | 41.2 | 4.4% | 9.1% | 19.6% | 1954 | $787 | 26.0% | 93.7% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 55943 | 2.61 | 40.6 | 9.3% | 13.9% | 11.0% | 1967 | $939 | 30.2% | 96.8% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 55952 | 2.74 | 40.0 | 6.4% | 20.8% | 7.3% | 1970 | $984 | 26.9% | 91.7% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 55949 | 2.48 | 42.1 | 7.5% | 19.9% | 20.2% | 1955 | $758 | 32.9% | 91.9% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 55979 | 2.85 | 37.2 | 6.9% | 21.9% | 8.7% | 1975 | $1,015 | 27.2% | 88.2% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 55925 | 2.53 | 45.0 | 3.0% | 9.5% | 11.3% | 1980 | $901 | 30.9% | 95.8% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 55972 | 2.76 | 37.1 | 9.3% | 16.7% | 7.2% | 1979 | $1,014 | 30.1% | 90.3% | 0.3% |
| ZIP 55935 | 2.62 | 40.4 | 9.9% | 10.2% | 3.3% | 1986 | $760 | 20.8% | 94.8% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 55941 | 2.30 | 43.8 | 7.1% | 14.1% | 4.6% | 1975 | $844 | 27.2% | 97.1% | 0.4% |
| ZIP 55947 | 2.27 | 47.9 | 7.5% | 13.6% | 6.9% | 1977 | $859 | 39.3% | 94.5% | 1.1% |
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 55971. 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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