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Population and households in ZIP 55976
Household size in ZIP 55976
| Period | ZIP 55976 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.73 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.24 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.73 people per household, ZIP 55976 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Minnesota overall, where it has 2.52 people. Household size has climbed from 2.49 in 2006–10, 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 55976
| Period | ZIP 55976 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.2 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.2 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.9 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 38.9, the median age in ZIP 55976 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.8, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the north and 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 55976
| Period | ZIP 55976 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 55976 than nationally: 10.1%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Minnesota. The single-parent share has fallen 4.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 55976
Renters in ZIP 55976
| Period | ZIP 55976 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.7% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 55976 is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 34.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.2 points, even as the national share rose.
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 55976
| Period | ZIP 55976 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in ZIP 55976: 12.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 6.4 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 55976
| Period | ZIP 55976 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 55976 are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the center.
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 55976
| Period | ZIP 55976 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $772 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $787 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $911 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,187 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$415 | +$522 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 55976 pays $1,187 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $415 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. 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 55976
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 55976
| Period | ZIP 55976 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.2% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.7% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 55976 (33.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in Minnesota overall (39.6%). The share with a degree has risen 10.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 55976
| Period | ZIP 55976 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.9% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.6% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.9% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.4% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 55976: 95.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 55976
| Period | ZIP 55976 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.1% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 55976 has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.4 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 55976 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 55976 | 2.73 | 38.9 | 10.1% | 16.8% | 12.5% | 1988 | $1,187 | 33.7% | 95.4% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 55967 | 2.66 | 44.1 | 9.3% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 1974 | $1,108 | 28.0% | 95.9% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 55902 | 2.44 | 43.3 | 3.2% | 25.1% | 7.4% | 1991 | $1,660 | 65.2% | 97.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 55904 | 2.32 | 36.4 | 13.8% | 36.1% | 7.6% | 1978 | $1,271 | 37.3% | 92.7% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 55936 | 2.63 | 39.8 | 9.6% | 10.2% | 7.5% | 1970 | $976 | 26.9% | 97.1% | 0.8% |
| ZIP 55926 | 2.53 | 40.6 | 5.7% | 21.6% | 8.5% | 1966 | $841 | 19.0% | 93.7% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 55973 | 2.52 | 41.0 | 5.0% | 22.3% | 8.6% | 1966 | $818 | 18.3% | 93.3% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 55990 | 2.32 | 43.7 | 7.3% | 22.4% | 4.8% | 1963 | $901 | 23.5% | 96.0% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 55934 | 2.54 | 41.5 | 5.8% | 20.0% | 6.2% | 1983 | $908 | 31.1% | 95.5% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 55923 | 2.54 | 41.2 | 7.2% | 12.0% | 4.8% | 1976 | $858 | 31.9% | 94.6% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 55940 | 2.48 | 39.6 | 10.2% | 20.9% | 6.5% | 1970 | $964 | 22.4% | 94.8% | 2.9% |
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 55976. 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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