Marine On Saint Croix, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55047
Washington County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,528
- 33/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $107,361
- Median income Above-median income area
- $497,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 53.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marine On Saint Croix pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55047 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 55047 (Marine On Saint Croix, MN) fell -12.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 252.5 in 2023 to 220.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55047 covers 77.8 square miles in Marine On Saint Croix, Washington County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,528 residents on file, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55047 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,361 (31% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $73,679. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.4% and unemployment is 1.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $497,900 (95% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 94.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,109.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 55047 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 55047
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marine On Saint Croix, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55047.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 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 55047, Marine On Saint Croix, 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
2,528
Population
77.8
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55047?
58.0
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
2.3%
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?
$107,361
Median Household Income
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$73,679
Per Capita Income
2.4%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
35.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55047 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Marine On Saint Croix, 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)
$107,361 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
1,038housing units
1,038
Total Housing Units
947
Occupied Units
91
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$497,900
Median Home Value
+95% vs state ZIP avg
$2,109
Median Rent
1978
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
-12.6%
YoY Change (2024)
221
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+121%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55047 have decreased 12.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 153 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 168 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 192 |
| 2023 | +31.6% | 253 |
| 2024 | -12.6% | 221 |
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 69 business establishments in ZIP 55047, employing approximately 309 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,520,000.
69
Businesses
309
Employees
$11.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 13.0% |
| Construction | 8 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 11.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 8.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 8.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 8.7% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 5.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 4.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 55047 vs 55073 →
ZIP 55047 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55082
Stillwater (55082)
35,024 residents
- 55115 8,607
Saint Paul (55115)
8,607 residents
- 54025 6,864
Somerset (54025)
6,864 residents
- 55073 3,237
Scandia (55073)
3,237 residents
- 55047 2,528
Marine On Saint Croix (55047)
2,528 residents
- 54082 1,696
Houlton (54082)
1,696 residents
- 55090 401
Willernie (55090)
401 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55047 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55047 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54082
Houlton (54082)
$131,146 median income
- 55073
Scandia (55073)
$128,723 median income
- 55115
Saint Paul (55115)
$124,234 median income
- 55082
Stillwater (55082)
$115,040 median income
- 55047
Marine On Saint Croix (55047)
$107,361 median income
- 54025
Somerset (54025)
$86,930 median income
- 55090
Willernie (55090)
$85,119 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55047 ranks #5 of 7 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 55047, 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 (2,528 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 55047 in?
ZIP code 55047 (Marine On Saint Croix) 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 55047?
ZIP code 55047 in Marine On Saint Croix, MN has a population of 2,528 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55047?
The median household income in ZIP 55047 is $107,361, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55047?
The median home value in ZIP 55047 is $497,900, which is 79% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55047?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55047 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55047?
ZIP code 55047 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 309 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55047?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55047 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (9), Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55047?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55047 decreased by 12.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 55047?
In ZIP code 55047, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.1% 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 55047?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55047 is 35.3 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 55047?
In ZIP code 55047, approximately 94.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55047?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55047 is 2.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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