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 High-density area
- $102,986
- Median income Above-median income area
- $353,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 55303 (Anoka, MN) rose +1.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 216.3 in 2023 to 219.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55303 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Anoka, Anoka County, Minnesota, with 46,352 residents across 163.6 square miles, a density of 283 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55303 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,986 (25% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,562. The poverty rate is 5.4%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $353,900 (38% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 75.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,434.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Anoka County, so 55303 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 55303
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Anoka, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55303.
- Construction
Construction
251 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
150 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
135 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
125 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
106 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 55303, Anoka, 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
46,352
Population
163.6
Area (sq mi)
283
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55303?
39.2
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
7.3%
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?
$102,986
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$45,562
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55303 ranks nationally
Anoka, MN 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
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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
20,684housing units
20,684
Total Housing Units
20,124
Occupied Units
560
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$353,900
Median Home Value
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 55303 vs 55327 →
ZIP 55303 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55303
Anoka (55303)
46,352 residents
- 55330
Elk River (55330)
36,440 residents
- 55433
Minneapolis (55433)
33,613 residents
- 55448
Minneapolis (55448)
27,863 residents
- 55316
Champlin (55316)
23,089 residents
- 55070 7,541
Saint Francis (55070)
7,541 residents
- 55327 3,478
Dayton (55327)
3,478 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55303 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55303 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55327
Dayton (55327)
$140,366 median income
- 55316
Champlin (55316)
$116,102 median income
- 55330
Elk River (55330)
$115,761 median income
- 55070
Saint Francis (55070)
$108,750 median income
- 55448
Minneapolis (55448)
$103,461 median income
- 55303
Anoka (55303)
$102,986 median income
- 55433
Minneapolis (55433)
$78,054 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55303, 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 (46,352 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 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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