Bethel, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55005
Anoka County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,422
- 88/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $109,107
- Median income Above-median income area
- $340,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 17.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bethel pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 88
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55005 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 55005 (Bethel, MN) rose +10.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.1 in 2023 to 228.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55005 covers 50.2 square miles in Bethel, Anoka County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,422 residents on file, a density of 88 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55005 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,107 (33% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,475. The poverty rate is 2.1%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $340,600 (33% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 88.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,810.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Anoka County, so 55005 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 55005
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bethel, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55005.
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 13
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 10
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 8
Real estate and rental and leasing
8 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 55005, Bethel, 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
4,422
Population
50.2
Area (sq mi)
88
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55005?
38.8
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
2.7%
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?
$109,107
Median Household Income
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$45,475
Per Capita Income
2.1%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
32.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55005 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Bethel, 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)
$109,107 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
1,700housing units
1,700
Total Housing Units
1,612
Occupied Units
88
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$340,600
Median Home Value
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$1,810
Median Rent
1987
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
+10.0%
YoY Change (2024)
229
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+129%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55005 have increased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 161 |
| 2021 | +14.0% | 184 |
| 2022 | +11.1% | 204 |
| 2023 | +2.0% | 208 |
| 2024 | +10.0% | 229 |
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 108 business establishments in ZIP 55005, employing approximately 481 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,835,000.
108
Businesses
481
Employees
$28.8M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 33 | 30.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 12.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 9.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 7.4% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 4.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 3.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.8% |
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 55005 vs 55011 →
ZIP 55005 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55304
Andover (55304)
45,967 residents
- 55040 12,568
Isanti (55040)
12,568 residents
- 55092 10,840
Wyoming (55092)
10,840 residents
- 55011 10,170
Cedar (55011)
10,170 residents
- 55005 4,422
Bethel (55005)
4,422 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55005 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55005 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55304
Andover (55304)
$131,700 median income
- 55011
Cedar (55011)
$121,434 median income
- 55005
Bethel (55005)
$109,107 median income
- 55092
Wyoming (55092)
$95,337 median income
- 55040
Isanti (55040)
$90,900 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55005 ranks #3 of 5 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 55005, 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 (4,422 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 55005 in?
ZIP code 55005 (Bethel) is located in Anoka County, Minnesota. Anoka County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/anoka-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55005?
ZIP code 55005 in Bethel, MN has a population of 4,422 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55005?
The median household income in ZIP 55005 is $109,107, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55005?
The median home value in ZIP 55005 is $340,600, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55005?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55005 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55005?
ZIP code 55005 has 108 business establishments employing approximately 481 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55005?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55005 are: Construction (33), Other services (except public administration) (13), Professional, scientific, and technical services (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55005?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55005 increased by 10.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. 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 55005?
In ZIP code 55005, 49.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% 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 55005?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55005 is 32.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55005?
In ZIP code 55005, approximately 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55005?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55005 is 2.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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