PlainZIP

Inver Grove Heights, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55077

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

12,572
260/sq mi
$111,967
Median income
$540,900
Median home value
50.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
260
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55077 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55077 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Inver Grove Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota, home to 12,572 residents across 48.4 square miles, a density of 260 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55077 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,967 (36% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $60,862. The poverty rate stands at 4.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. Median home value sits at $540,900 (112% above the state average), median rent at $1,506 a month, and owner-occupancy at 61.4%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Dakota County, letting you compare 55077 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 55077

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

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55077.

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 55077, 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

12,572

Population

48.4

Area (sq mi)

260

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55077?

38.6

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

12.1%

Foreign-Born

White 69.6%
African American 8.6%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

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?

$111,967

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$60,862

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55077 ranks nationally

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

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

$111,967 Top 13% higher than 87% 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 69.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,623

Total Housing Units

5,589

Occupied Units

34

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.4%
Renter 38.6%

$540,900

Median Home Value

+112% vs state

$1,506

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

-0.3%

YoY Change (2024)

196

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+96%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55077 have decreased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 155
2021 +7.6% 166
2022 +13.8% 189
2023 +3.8% 197
2024 -0.3% 196

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 369 business establishments in ZIP 55077, employing approximately 4,941 people with a combined annual payroll of $473,022,000.

369

Businesses

4,941

Employees

$473.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Management of companies and enterprises 60 16.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 51 13.8%
Construction 42 11.4%
Retail trade 34 9.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 8.4%
Health care and social assistance 27 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 26 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 5.7%
Wholesale trade 14 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 14 3.8%
Accommodation and food services 14 3.8%
Finance and insurance 12 3.3%
Manufacturing 9 2.4%
Information 6 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.8%

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 55077 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 55077 ranks #7 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 55077 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 55077 ranks #4 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
55076 Inver Grove Heights, MN 21,323 2.3 mi
55123 Saint Paul, MN 26,030 3.3 mi
55071 Saint Paul Park, MN 5,569 3.8 mi
55068 Rosemount, MN 27,490 5.6 mi
55075 South Saint Paul, MN 20,152 5.0 mi
55118 Saint Paul, MN 27,548 5.6 mi
55121 Saint Paul, MN 7,861 4.4 mi
55107 Saint Paul, MN 14,776 7.8 mi
55120 Saint Paul, MN 4,352 5.3 mi
55055 Newport, MN 3,418 5.3 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 55077 in? ▼
ZIP code 55077 (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 55077? ▼
ZIP code 55077 in Inver Grove Heights, MN has a population of 12,572 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55077? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55077 is $111,967, which is 47% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55077? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55077 is $540,900, which is 94% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55077? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55077 is White at 69.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55077? ▼
ZIP code 55077 has 369 business establishments employing approximately 4,941 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55077? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55077 are: Management of companies and enterprises (60), Professional, scientific, and technical services (51), Construction (42). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55077? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55077 decreased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. 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 55077? ▼
In ZIP code 55077, 69.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.5% 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 55077? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55077 is 22.9 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 55077? ▼
In ZIP code 55077, approximately 61.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55077? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55077 is 4.1% 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.