Isanti, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55040

Isanti County, Minnesota — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,568
49/sq mi
$90,900
Median income
$314,000
Median home value
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Isanti pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
49
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55040 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55040 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 257.0 square miles in Isanti, Isanti County, Minnesota. The area is home to 12,568 residents, producing a population density of 49 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 55040 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55040 sits at $90,900 (11% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $38,712. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $314,000 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $1,264 per month, and 89.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55040 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Isanti County, so you can benchmark 55040 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 55040

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55040.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55040, Isanti, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,568

Population

257.0

Area (sq mi)

49

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55040?

38.7

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 93.3%
African American 0.1%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$90,900

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$38,712

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

29.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55040 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,900 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 54.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

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

What does housing look like?

5,732

Total Housing Units

5,408

Occupied Units

324

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.3%
Renter 10.7%

$314,000

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$1,264

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.0%

YoY Change (2024)

222

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+122%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55040 have increased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 160
2021 +12.6% 180
2022 +13.1% 204
2023 +7.7% 220
2024 +1.0% 222

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 281 business establishments in ZIP 55040, employing approximately 2,331 people with a combined annual payroll of $99,859,000.

281

Businesses

2,331

Employees

$99.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 67 23.8%
Retail trade 31 11.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 28 10.0%
Manufacturing 22 7.8%
Health care and social assistance 20 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 6.0%
Accommodation and food services 16 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 12 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 3.6%
Wholesale trade 9 3.2%
Finance and insurance 8 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.5%
Educational services 4 1.4%

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 55040 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 55040 ranks #2 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 55040 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 55040 ranks #4 of 5 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
55008 Cambridge, MN 14,685 7.2 mi
55005 Bethel, MN 4,422 6.0 mi
55011 Cedar, MN 10,170 8.9 mi
55070 Saint Francis, MN 7,541 6.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55040 in?
ZIP code 55040 (Isanti) is located in Isanti County, Minnesota. Isanti County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/isanti-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55040?
ZIP code 55040 in Isanti, MN has a population of 12,568 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55040?
The median household income in ZIP 55040 is $90,900, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55040?
The median home value in ZIP 55040 is $314,000, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55040?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55040 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55040?
ZIP code 55040 has 281 business establishments employing approximately 2,331 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55040?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55040 are: Construction (67), Retail trade (31), Professional, scientific, and technical services (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55040?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55040 increased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 55040?
In ZIP code 55040, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 55040?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55040 is 29.6 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 55040?
In ZIP code 55040, approximately 89.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55040?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55040 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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