Cedar, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55011
Anoka County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,170
- 87/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $121,434
- Median income Above-median income area
- $405,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cedar pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 87
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55011 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 55011 (Cedar, MN) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 207.1 in 2023 to 220.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55011 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cedar, Anoka County, Minnesota, home to 10,170 residents across 116.5 square miles, a density of 87 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55011 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,434 (48% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,106. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.2% and unemployment is 2.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $405,300 (58% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 95.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,869.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Anoka County, so 55011 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 55011
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cedar, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55011.
- Construction
Construction
96 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 30
Professional, scientific, and technical services
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 25
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Retail trade 19
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
18 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 55011, Cedar, 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
10,170
Population
116.5
Area (sq mi)
87
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55011?
40.4
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
4.3%
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?
$121,434
Median Household Income
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$47,106
Per Capita Income
2.2%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
36.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55011 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Cedar, 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)
$121,434 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
4,054housing units
4,054
Total Housing Units
3,875
Occupied Units
179
Vacant Units
2.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$405,300
Median Home Value
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$1,869
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
+6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
220
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+120%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55011 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 160 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 175 |
| 2022 | +15.6% | 202 |
| 2023 | +2.4% | 207 |
| 2024 | +6.5% | 220 |
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 272 business establishments in ZIP 55011, employing approximately 1,551 people with a combined annual payroll of $94,998,000.
272
Businesses
1,551
Employees
$95.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 96 | 35.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 30 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 9.2% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 6.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 4.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 55011 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
- 55448
Minneapolis (55448)
27,863 residents
- 55040 12,568
Isanti (55040)
12,568 residents
- 55011 10,170
Cedar (55011)
10,170 residents
- 55070 7,541
Saint Francis (55070)
7,541 residents
- 55005 4,422
Bethel (55005)
4,422 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55011 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55011 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
- 55070
Saint Francis (55070)
$108,750 median income
- 55448
Minneapolis (55448)
$103,461 median income
- 55040
Isanti (55040)
$90,900 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55011 ranks #2 of 6 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 55011, 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 (10,170 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 55011 in?
ZIP code 55011 (Cedar) 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 55011?
ZIP code 55011 in Cedar, MN has a population of 10,170 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55011?
The median household income in ZIP 55011 is $121,434, which is 59% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55011?
The median home value in ZIP 55011 is $405,300, which is 46% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55011?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55011 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55011?
ZIP code 55011 has 272 business establishments employing approximately 1,551 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55011?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55011 are: Construction (96), Professional, scientific, and technical services (30), Other services (except public administration) (25). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55011?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55011 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 55011?
In ZIP code 55011, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% 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 55011?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55011 is 36.8 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 55011?
In ZIP code 55011, approximately 95.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55011?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55011 is 2.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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