PlainZIP

Lakeland, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55043

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

3,540
353/sq mi
$102,966
Median income
$383,500
Median home value
47.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lakeland pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
353
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55043 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55043 covers 10.0 square miles in Lakeland, Washington County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,540 residents on file, a density of 353 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55043 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,966 (25% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $60,732. 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.4%. Housing costs here run $383,500 for a typical home value (50% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,617 a month; 91.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Washington County, letting you compare 55043 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 55043

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lakeland, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55043.

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 55043, Lakeland, 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

3,540

Population

10.0

Area (sq mi)

353

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55043?

52.8

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.7%
African American 0.2%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$102,966

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$60,732

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55043 ranks nationally

Lakeland, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,966 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,563

Total Housing Units

1,487

Occupied Units

76

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.1%
Renter 8.9%

$383,500

Median Home Value

+50% vs state

$1,617

Median Rent

1974

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

-5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

210

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+110%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55043 have decreased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 169
2021 +6.6% 180
2022 +18.2% 213
2023 +3.9% 221
2024 -5.3% 210

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 89 business establishments in ZIP 55043, employing approximately 514 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,748,000.

89

Businesses

514

Employees

$27.7M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 16 18.0%
Construction 12 13.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 10.1%
Health care and social assistance 9 10.1%
Retail trade 8 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 6.7%
Manufacturing 4 4.5%
Wholesale trade 4 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.5%
Information 4 4.5%

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 55043 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 55043 ranks #5 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 55043 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 55043 ranks #8 of 8 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
55003 Bayport, MN 3,471 4.9 mi
55001 Afton, MN 2,916 3.6 mi
54016 Hudson, WI 30,108 4.6 mi
54082 Houlton, WI 1,696 9.1 mi
55042 Lake Elmo, MN 8,840 7.2 mi
55129 Saint Paul, MN 18,697 7.4 mi
55082 Stillwater, MN 35,024 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

55125 standard
Saint Paul, MN
Pop: 43,281
55110 standard
Saint Paul, MN
Pop: 37,759
55082 standard
Stillwater, MN
Pop: 35,024
55016 standard
Cottage Grove, MN
Pop: 34,204
55128 standard
Saint Paul, MN
Pop: 28,113
55025 standard
Forest Lake, MN
Pop: 23,244

Related Areas

Washington County Lakeland, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55043 in? ▼
ZIP code 55043 (Lakeland) 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 55043? ▼
ZIP code 55043 in Lakeland, MN has a population of 3,540 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55043? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55043 is $102,966, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55043? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55043 is $383,500, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55043? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55043 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55043? ▼
ZIP code 55043 has 89 business establishments employing approximately 514 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55043? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55043 are: Other services (except public administration) (16), Construction (12), Real estate and rental and leasing (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55043? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55043 decreased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. 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 55043? ▼
In ZIP code 55043, 66.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.7% 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 55043? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55043 is 24.2 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 55043? ▼
In ZIP code 55043, approximately 91.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55043? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55043 is 6.0% 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.