Lindstrom, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55045

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

7,577
83/sq mi
$108,929
Median income
$390,500
Median home value
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lindstrom pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
83
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55045 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55045 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 91.8 square miles in Lindstrom, Chisago County, Minnesota. The area is home to 7,577 residents, producing a population density of 83 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 55045 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55045 sits at $108,929 (33% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $44,632. The poverty rate stands at 5.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $390,500 (53% above the state average) with median rent at $1,210 per month, and 90.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55045 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chisago County, so you can benchmark 55045 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 55045

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55045.

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 55045, Lindstrom, 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

7,577

Population

91.8

Area (sq mi)

83

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55045?

39.0

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$108,929

Median Household Income

+33% vs state

$44,632

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

30.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55045 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$108,929 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 52.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,011

Total Housing Units

2,676

Occupied Units

335

Vacant Units

2.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.1%
Renter 9.9%

$390,500

Median Home Value

+53% vs state

$1,210

Median Rent

1991

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

-2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

218

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+118%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55045 have decreased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 165
2021 +13.6% 187
2022 +16.1% 217
2023 +3.1% 224
2024 -2.6% 218

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 164 business establishments in ZIP 55045, employing approximately 1,032 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,404,000.

164

Businesses

1,032

Employees

$47.4M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 33 20.1%
Retail trade 20 12.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 17 10.4%
Health care and social assistance 13 7.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 10 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 5.5%
Finance and insurance 7 4.3%
Wholesale trade 5 3.0%
Manufacturing 4 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.4%
Information 3 1.8%

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 55045 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 55045 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 55045 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 55045 ranks #3 of 7 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
55012 Center City, MN 2,078 3.6 mi
55013 Chisago City, MN 6,541 4.2 mi
55074 Shafer, MN 2,222 4.8 mi
55073 Scandia, MN 3,237 8.4 mi
55084 Taylors Falls, MN 1,628 7.6 mi
55056 North Branch, MN 13,546 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55045 in?
ZIP code 55045 (Lindstrom) is located in Chisago County, Minnesota. Chisago County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chisago-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55045?
ZIP code 55045 in Lindstrom, MN has a population of 7,577 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55045?
The median household income in ZIP 55045 is $108,929, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55045?
The median home value in ZIP 55045 is $390,500, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55045?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55045 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55045?
ZIP code 55045 has 164 business establishments employing approximately 1,032 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55045?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55045 are: Construction (33), Retail trade (20), Professional, scientific, and technical services (20). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55045?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55045 decreased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 55045?
In ZIP code 55045, 52.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% 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 55045?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55045 is 30.7 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 55045?
In ZIP code 55045, approximately 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55045?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55045 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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