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 High-density area
- $93,847
- Median income Above-median income area
- $323,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 55076 (Inver Grove Heights, MN) rose +3.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.3 in 2023 to 220.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,885. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.4% and unemployment is 3.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $323,000 (26% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 86.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,374.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dakota County, so 55076 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 55076
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Inver Grove Heights, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55076.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
69 establishments
- Construction
Construction
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
42 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
37 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 55076?
44.2
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
8.2%
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?
$93,847
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$51,885
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55076 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Inver Grove Heights, 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)
$93,847 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
9,855housing units
9,855
Total Housing Units
9,552
Occupied Units
303
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$323,000
Median Home Value
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 55119
Saint Paul (55119)
38,966 residents
- 55016
Cottage Grove (55016)
34,204 residents
- 55118
Saint Paul (55118)
27,548 residents
- 55068
Rosemount (55068)
27,490 residents
- 55123
Saint Paul (55123)
26,030 residents
- 55076
Inver Grove Heights (55076)
21,323 residents
- 55075
South Saint Paul (55075)
20,152 residents
- 55077 12,572
Inver Grove Heights (55077)
12,572 residents
- 55121 7,861
Saint Paul (55121)
7,861 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55076 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55076 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55123
Saint Paul (55123)
$139,215 median income
- 55068
Rosemount (55068)
$127,798 median income
- 55016
Cottage Grove (55016)
$120,715 median income
- 55077
Inver Grove Heights (55077)
$111,967 median income
- 55071
Saint Paul Park (55071)
$100,798 median income
- 55076
Inver Grove Heights (55076)
$93,847 median income
- 55075
South Saint Paul (55075)
$88,386 median income
- 55118
Saint Paul (55118)
$87,340 median income
- 55121
Saint Paul (55121)
$87,152 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55076, 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 (21,323 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 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.
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