Burnsville, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55306
Dakota County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,935
- 990/sq mi High-density area
- $100,515
- Median income Above-median income area
- $374,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Burnsville pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 990
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55306 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 55306 (Burnsville, MN) rose +3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 196.9 in 2023 to 203.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55306 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota, home to 15,935 residents across 16.1 square miles, a density of 990 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55306 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,515 (22% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,349. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $374,700 (47% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 66.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,622.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dakota County, so 55306 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 55306
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Burnsville, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55306.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
75 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
67 establishments
- Construction
Construction
57 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
42 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 55306, Burnsville, 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
15,935
Population
16.1
Area (sq mi)
990
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55306?
36.2
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
13.7%
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?
$100,515
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$48,349
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55306 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Burnsville, 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)
$100,515 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
6,969housing units
6,969
Total Housing Units
6,603
Occupied Units
366
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$374,700
Median Home Value
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$1,622
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
+3.2%
YoY Change (2024)
203
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+103%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55306 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 159 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 176 |
| 2022 | +8.6% | 192 |
| 2023 | +2.7% | 197 |
| 2024 | +3.2% | 203 |
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 504 business establishments in ZIP 55306, employing approximately 8,461 people with a combined annual payroll of $449,643,000.
504
Businesses
8,461
Employees
$449.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 75 | 14.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 67 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 57 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 54 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 42 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 39 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 6.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 27 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 2.4% |
| Information | 11 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.8% |
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 55306 vs 55337 →
ZIP 55306 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55124
Saint Paul (55124)
49,084 residents
- 55044
Lakeville (55044)
47,218 residents
- 55337
Burnsville (55337)
44,356 residents
- 55423
Minneapolis (55423)
35,375 residents
- 55122
Saint Paul (55122)
30,346 residents
- 55378
Savage (55378)
26,958 residents
- 55420
Minneapolis (55420)
21,767 residents
- 55431 18,435
Minneapolis (55431)
18,435 residents
- 55437 17,484
Minneapolis (55437)
17,484 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55306 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55306 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55044
Lakeville (55044)
$141,551 median income
- 55378
Savage (55378)
$124,871 median income
- 55431
Minneapolis (55431)
$101,484 median income
- 55306
Burnsville (55306)
$100,515 median income
- 55124
Saint Paul (55124)
$97,727 median income
- 55122
Saint Paul (55122)
$96,823 median income
- 55437
Minneapolis (55437)
$95,718 median income
- 55423
Minneapolis (55423)
$85,182 median income
- 55337
Burnsville (55337)
$84,110 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55306 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55337 | Burnsville, MN | 44,356 | 3.3 mi |
| 55378 | Savage, MN | 26,958 | 3.9 mi |
| 55044 | Lakeville, MN | 47,218 | 6.2 mi |
| 55124 | Saint Paul, MN | 49,084 | 4.6 mi |
| 55431 | Minneapolis, MN | 18,435 | 6.7 mi |
| 55420 | Minneapolis, MN | 21,767 | 7.3 mi |
| 55437 | Minneapolis, MN | 17,484 | 7.0 mi |
| 55423 | Minneapolis, MN | 35,375 | 10.1 mi |
| 55425 | Minneapolis, MN | 8,952 | 8.2 mi |
| 55122 | Saint Paul, MN | 30,346 | 6.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55306, 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 (15,935 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 55306 in?
ZIP code 55306 (Burnsville) 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 55306?
ZIP code 55306 in Burnsville, MN has a population of 15,935 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55306?
The median household income in ZIP 55306 is $100,515, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55306?
The median home value in ZIP 55306 is $374,700, which is 35% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55306?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55306 is White at 66.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55306?
ZIP code 55306 has 504 business establishments employing approximately 8,461 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55306?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55306 are: Retail trade (75), Professional, scientific, and technical services (67), Construction (57). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55306?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55306 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 55306?
In ZIP code 55306, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.2% 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 55306?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55306 is 24.9 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 55306?
In ZIP code 55306, approximately 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55306?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55306 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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