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Inver Grove Heights, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55076

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

21,323
901/sq mi
$93,847
Median income
$323,000
Median home value
39.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Inver Grove Heights pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
901
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55076 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55076 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Inver Grove Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota, with 21,323 residents across 23.7 square miles, a density of 901 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55076 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,847 (14% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $51,885. Local economic indicators show a 5.4% poverty rate alongside 3.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at $323,000 (26% above the state average), median rent at $1,374 a month, and owner-occupancy at 86.0%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 55076, plus 6 more within Dakota County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 55076

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Inver Grove Heights, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55076.

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 55076, Inver Grove Heights, 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

21,323

Population

23.7

Area (sq mi)

901

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55076?

44.2

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 78.9%
African American 4.2%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%

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?

$93,847

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$51,885

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55076 ranks nationally

Inver Grove Heights, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,847 Top 23% higher than 77% 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 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.3%

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

What does housing look like?

9,855

Total Housing Units

9,552

Occupied Units

303

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.0%
Renter 14.0%

$323,000

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$1,374

Median Rent

1990

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

+3.7%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55076 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 167
2021 +10.4% 184
2022 +13.5% 209
2023 +1.4% 212
2024 +3.7% 220

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 404 business establishments in ZIP 55076, employing approximately 4,503 people with a combined annual payroll of $238,932,000.

404

Businesses

4,503

Employees

$238.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 69 17.1%
Construction 54 13.4%
Other services (except public administration) 42 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 39 9.7%
Accommodation and food services 37 9.2%
Retail trade 36 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 36 8.9%
Finance and insurance 24 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 4.5%
Wholesale trade 13 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.5%
Manufacturing 8 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.7%
Educational services 4 1.0%
Information 3 0.7%

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 55076 vs 55071 →

ZIP 55076 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 55076 ranks #6 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 55076 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 55076 ranks #6 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
55071 Saint Paul Park, MN 5,569 2.1 mi
55077 Inver Grove Heights, MN 12,572 2.3 mi
55075 South Saint Paul, MN 20,152 3.5 mi
55055 Newport, MN 3,418 3.1 mi
55016 Cottage Grove, MN 34,204 5.0 mi
55119 Saint Paul, MN 38,966 7.1 mi
55118 Saint Paul, MN 27,548 5.4 mi
55121 Saint Paul, MN 7,861 5.9 mi
55068 Rosemount, MN 27,490 7.0 mi
55123 Saint Paul, MN 26,030 5.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dakota County

55124 standard
Saint Paul, MN
Pop: 49,084
55044 standard
Lakeville, MN
Pop: 47,218
55337 standard
Burnsville, MN
Pop: 44,356
55024 standard
Farmington, MN
Pop: 32,406
55122 standard
Saint Paul, MN
Pop: 30,346
55033 standard
Hastings, MN
Pop: 29,488

Related Areas

Dakota County Inver Grove Heights, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55076 in? ▼
ZIP code 55076 (Inver Grove Heights) 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 55076? ▼
ZIP code 55076 in Inver Grove Heights, MN has a population of 21,323 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55076? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55076 is $93,847, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55076? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55076 is $323,000, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55076? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55076 is White at 78.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55076? ▼
ZIP code 55076 has 404 business establishments employing approximately 4,503 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55076? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55076 are: Health care and social assistance (69), Construction (54), Other services (except public administration) (42). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55076? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55076 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 55076? ▼
In ZIP code 55076, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.3% 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 55076? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55076 is 21.9 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 55076? ▼
In ZIP code 55076, approximately 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55076? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55076 is 5.4% 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.