PlainZIP

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
$121,434
Median income
$405,300
Median home value
25.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $47,106. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.0%. Housing costs here run $405,300 for a typical home value (58% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,869 a month; 95.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 55011 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Anoka County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 55011?

40.4

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 90.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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

$47,106

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

36.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55011 ranks nationally

Cedar, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$121,434 Top 9% higher than 91% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,054

Total Housing Units

3,875

Occupied Units

179

Vacant Units

2.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.6%
Renter 4.4%

$405,300

Median Home Value

+58% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55011 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 55011 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
55005 Bethel, MN 4,422 3.9 mi
55304 Andover, MN 45,967 5.9 mi
55040 Isanti, MN 12,568 8.9 mi
55448 Minneapolis, MN 27,863 10.6 mi
55070 Saint Francis, MN 7,541 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Anoka County

55303 standard
Anoka, MN
Pop: 46,352
55304 standard
Andover, MN
Pop: 45,967
55433 standard
Minneapolis, MN
Pop: 33,613
55432 standard
Minneapolis, MN
Pop: 30,027
55434 standard
Minneapolis, MN
Pop: 28,823
55448 standard
Minneapolis, MN
Pop: 27,863

Related Areas

Anoka County Cedar, MN Minnesota

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.