Rosemount, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55068

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

27,490
248/sq mi
$127,798
Median income
$395,900
Median home value
48.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rosemount pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
248
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55068 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55068 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 111.0 square miles in Rosemount, Dakota County, Minnesota. The area is home to 27,490 residents, producing a population density of 248 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 55068 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55068 sits at $127,798 (56% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $57,029. The poverty rate stands at 3.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $395,900 (55% above the state average) with median rent at $1,627 per month, and 87.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55068 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dakota County, so you can benchmark 55068 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 55068

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55068.

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 55068, Rosemount, 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

27,490

Population

111.0

Area (sq mi)

248

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55068?

38.7

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 80.6%
African American 4.3%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$127,798

Median Household Income

+56% vs state

$57,029

Per Capita Income

3.2%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55068 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$127,798 Top 7% higher than 93% 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 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.1%

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

What does housing look like?

12,153

Total Housing Units

11,862

Occupied Units

291

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.1%
Renter 12.9%

$395,900

Median Home Value

+55% vs state

$1,627

Median Rent

1996

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

+2.1%

YoY Change (2024)

216

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+116%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55068 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 166
2021 +8.4% 180
2022 +13.0% 203
2023 +4.0% 211
2024 +2.1% 216

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 518 business establishments in ZIP 55068, employing approximately 7,383 people with a combined annual payroll of $572,719,000.

518

Businesses

7,383

Employees

$572.7M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 73 14.1%
Health care and social assistance 70 13.5%
Construction 67 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 49 9.5%
Retail trade 48 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 34 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 6.2%
Transportation and warehousing 28 5.4%
Manufacturing 24 4.6%
Finance and insurance 23 4.4%
Wholesale trade 21 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 3.1%
Information 5 1.0%
Educational services 4 0.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.6%
Utilities 3 0.6%

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 55068 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 55068 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 55068 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 55068 ranks #2 of 9 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
55077 Inver Grove Heights, MN 12,572 5.6 mi
55076 Inver Grove Heights, MN 21,323 7.0 mi
55123 Saint Paul, MN 26,030 5.7 mi
55124 Saint Paul, MN 49,084 6.5 mi
55071 Saint Paul Park, MN 5,569 6.8 mi
55085 Vermillion, MN 417 6.9 mi
55024 Farmington, MN 32,406 8.1 mi
55075 South Saint Paul, MN 20,152 10.4 mi
55121 Saint Paul, MN 7,861 8.6 mi
55122 Saint Paul, MN 30,346 7.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55068 in?
ZIP code 55068 (Rosemount) is located in Dakota County, Minnesota. Dakota County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dakota-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55068?
ZIP code 55068 in Rosemount, MN has a population of 27,490 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55068?
The median household income in ZIP 55068 is $127,798, which is 68% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55068?
The median home value in ZIP 55068 is $395,900, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55068?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55068 is White at 80.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55068?
ZIP code 55068 has 518 business establishments employing approximately 7,383 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55068?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55068 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (73), Health care and social assistance (70), Construction (67). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55068?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55068 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 55068?
In ZIP code 55068, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.1% 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 55068?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55068 is 26.8 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 55068?
In ZIP code 55068, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55068?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55068 is 3.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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