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Anoka, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55303

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

46,352
283/sq mi
$102,986
Median income
$353,900
Median home value
31.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
283
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55303 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55303 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 163.6 square miles in Anoka, Anoka County, Minnesota. The area is home to 46,352 residents, producing a population density of 283 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 55303 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55303 sits at $102,986 (25% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $45,562. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $353,900 (38% above the state average) with median rent at $1,434 per month, and 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55303 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Anoka County, so you can benchmark 55303 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 55303

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55303.

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 55303, Anoka, 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

46,352

Population

163.6

Area (sq mi)

283

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55303?

39.2

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

7.3%

Foreign-Born

White 81.4%
African American 6.8%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$102,986

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$45,562

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55303 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,986 Top 17% higher than 83% 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 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.6%

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

What does housing look like?

20,684

Total Housing Units

20,124

Occupied Units

560

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.8%
Renter 24.2%

$353,900

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$1,434

Median Rent

1988

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

+1.4%

YoY Change (2024)

219

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+119%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55303 have increased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 165
2021 +12.2% 185
2022 +11.6% 206
2023 +4.8% 216
2024 +1.4% 219

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 1,330 business establishments in ZIP 55303, employing approximately 18,812 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,196,226,000.

1,330

Businesses

18,812

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 251 18.9%
Retail trade 150 11.3%
Health care and social assistance 135 10.2%
Other services (except public administration) 125 9.4%
Manufacturing 106 8.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 101 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 81 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 72 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 69 5.2%
Wholesale trade 61 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 60 4.5%
Finance and insurance 59 4.4%
Information 20 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.4%
Educational services 13 1.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.2%

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 55303 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 55303 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 55303 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 55303 ranks #6 of 7 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
55327 Dayton, MN 3,478 6.7 mi
55316 Champlin, MN 23,089 8.3 mi
55070 Saint Francis, MN 7,541 8.7 mi
55330 Elk River, MN 36,440 7.7 mi
55448 Minneapolis, MN 27,863 9.0 mi
55433 Minneapolis, MN 33,613 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Anoka County

55304 standard
Andover, MN
Pop: 45,967
55433 standard
Minneapolis, MN
Pop: 33,613
55432 standard
Minneapolis, MN
Pop: 30,027
55434 standard
Minneapolis, MN
Pop: 28,823
55448 standard
Minneapolis, MN
Pop: 27,863
55014 standard
Circle Pines, MN
Pop: 27,274

Related Areas

Anoka County Anoka, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55303 in? ▼
ZIP code 55303 (Anoka) is located in Anoka County, Minnesota. Anoka County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/anoka-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55303? ▼
ZIP code 55303 in Anoka, MN has a population of 46,352 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55303? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55303 is $102,986, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55303? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55303 is $353,900, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55303? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55303 is White at 81.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55303? ▼
ZIP code 55303 has 1,330 business establishments employing approximately 18,812 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55303? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55303 are: Construction (251), Retail trade (150), Health care and social assistance (135). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55303? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55303 increased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 55303? ▼
In ZIP code 55303, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.6% 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 55303? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55303 is 27.0 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 55303? ▼
In ZIP code 55303, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55303? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55303 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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Official Data Resources for Anoka, MN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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