Bayport, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55003
Washington County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,471
- 641/sq mi High-density area
- $125,893
- Median income Above-median income area
- $376,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bayport pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 641
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55003 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 55003 covers 5.4 square miles in Bayport, Washington County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,471 residents on file, a density of 641 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55003 skews affluent, with a median household income of $125,893 (53% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,178. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.7% and unemployment is 1.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $376,900 (47% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 91.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,028.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 55003 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 55003
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bayport, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55003.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55003, Bayport, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,471
Population
5.4
Area (sq mi)
641
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55003?
40.7
Median Age
65.0%
Male
35.0%
Female
2.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$125,893
Median Household Income
+53% vs state ZIP avg
$39,178
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55003 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Bayport, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$125,893 Top 5% higher than 95% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,170housing units
1,170
Total Housing Units
1,150
Occupied Units
20
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$376,900
Median Home Value
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$2,028
Median Rent
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55003 have increased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 162 |
| 2021 | +6.0% | 172 |
| 2022 | +18.2% | 203 |
| 2023 | +4.7% | 213 |
| 2024 | +0.2% | 213 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 61 business establishments in ZIP 55003, employing approximately 5,242 people with a combined annual payroll of $484,855,000.
61
Businesses
5,242
Employees
$484.9M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 16.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 13.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 13.1% |
| Construction | 6 | 9.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 9.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 6.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 4.9% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 55003 vs 55043 →
ZIP 55003 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55082
Stillwater (55082)
35,024 residents
- 54016
Hudson (54016)
30,108 residents
- 55129
Saint Paul (55129)
18,697 residents
- 55042 8,840
Lake Elmo (55042)
8,840 residents
- 54025 6,864
Somerset (54025)
6,864 residents
- 55043 3,540
Lakeland (55043)
3,540 residents
- 55003 3,471
Bayport (55003)
3,471 residents
- 55001 2,916
Afton (55001)
2,916 residents
- 54082 1,696
Houlton (54082)
1,696 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55003 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55003 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55042
Lake Elmo (55042)
$154,341 median income
- 55129
Saint Paul (55129)
$143,795 median income
- 55001
Afton (55001)
$133,581 median income
- 54082
Houlton (54082)
$131,146 median income
- 55003
Bayport (55003)
$125,893 median income
- 55082
Stillwater (55082)
$115,040 median income
- 54016
Hudson (54016)
$113,085 median income
- 55043
Lakeland (55043)
$102,966 median income
- 54025
Somerset (54025)
$86,930 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55003 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55003, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,471 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 55003 in?
ZIP code 55003 (Bayport) is located in Washington County, Minnesota. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55003?
ZIP code 55003 in Bayport, MN has a population of 3,471 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55003?
The median household income in ZIP 55003 is $125,893, which is 65% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55003?
The median home value in ZIP 55003 is $376,900, which is 35% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55003?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55003 is White at 76.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55003?
ZIP code 55003 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 5,242 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55003?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55003 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (10), Accommodation and food services (8), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55003?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55003 increased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55003?
In ZIP code 55003, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 55003?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55003 is 22.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55003?
In ZIP code 55003, approximately 91.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55003?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55003 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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