Taylors Falls, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55084
Chisago County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,628
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $94,297
- Median income Above-median income area
- $318,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Taylors Falls pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55084 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 55084 (Taylors Falls, MN) rose +15.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.2 in 2023 to 226.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55084 covers 62.9 square miles in Taylors Falls, Chisago County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,628 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55084 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,297 (15% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,220. The poverty rate is 4.0%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $318,500 (25% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 86.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,090.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chisago County, so 55084 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 55084
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Taylors Falls, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55084.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 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 55084, Taylors Falls, 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
1,628
Population
62.9
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55084?
40.8
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
1.2%
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?
$94,297
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$44,220
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
33.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55084 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Taylors Falls, 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)
$94,297 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
853housing units
853
Total Housing Units
739
Occupied Units
114
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$318,500
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$1,090
Median Rent
1976
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
+15.0%
YoY Change (2024)
227
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+127%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55084 have increased 15.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 145 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 161 |
| 2022 | +17.5% | 189 |
| 2023 | +4.5% | 197 |
| 2024 | +15.0% | 227 |
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 42 business establishments in ZIP 55084, employing approximately 459 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,880,000.
42
Businesses
459
Employees
$6.9M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 21.4% |
| Construction | 7 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 11.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 9.5% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 7.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 7.1% |
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 55084 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55045
Lindstrom (55045)
7,577 residents
- 54024
Saint Croix Falls (54024)
4,811 residents
- 54009 2,509
Dresser (54009)
2,509 residents
- 55074 2,222
Shafer (55074)
2,222 residents
- 55012 2,078
Center City (55012)
2,078 residents
- 55084 1,628
Taylors Falls (55084)
1,628 residents
- 54006 743
Cushing (54006)
743 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55084 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55084 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55045
Lindstrom (55045)
$108,929 median income
- 55074
Shafer (55074)
$106,625 median income
- 55012
Center City (55012)
$101,607 median income
- 55084
Taylors Falls (55084)
$94,297 median income
- 54009
Dresser (54009)
$89,861 median income
- 54024
Saint Croix Falls (54024)
$75,417 median income
- 54006
Cushing (54006)
$69,688 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55084 ranks #4 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 55084, 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 (1,628 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 55084 in?
ZIP code 55084 (Taylors Falls) is located in Chisago County, Minnesota. Chisago County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chisago-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55084?
ZIP code 55084 in Taylors Falls, MN has a population of 1,628 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55084?
The median household income in ZIP 55084 is $94,297, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55084?
The median home value in ZIP 55084 is $318,500, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55084?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55084 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55084?
ZIP code 55084 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 459 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55084?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55084 are: Accommodation and food services (9), Construction (7), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55084?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55084 increased by 15.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 55084?
In ZIP code 55084, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.7% 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 55084?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55084 is 33.4 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 55084?
In ZIP code 55084, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55084?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55084 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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