Elk River, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55330
Sherburne County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,440
- 135/sq mi High-density area
- $115,761
- Median income Above-median income area
- $382,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elk River pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 135
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55330 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 55330 (Elk River, MN) rose +3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 204.8 in 2023 to 211.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55330 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elk River, Sherburne County, Minnesota, with 36,440 residents across 270.5 square miles, a density of 135 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55330 skews affluent, with a median household income of $115,761 (41% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,633. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.8% and unemployment is 1.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $382,600 (50% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 84.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,385.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Sherburne County, so 55330 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 55330
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elk River, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55330.
- Construction
Construction
250 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
138 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
119 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
106 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
105 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 55330, Elk River, 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
36,440
Population
270.5
Area (sq mi)
135
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55330?
37.7
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
6.0%
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?
$115,761
Median Household Income
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$49,633
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55330 ranks nationally
Elk River, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$115,761 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
17,022housing units
17,022
Total Housing Units
16,375
Occupied Units
647
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$382,600
Median Home Value
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$1,385
Median Rent
2000
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
+3.4%
YoY Change (2024)
212
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+112%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55330 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 155 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 172 |
| 2022 | +12.2% | 193 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 205 |
| 2024 | +3.4% | 212 |
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 1,219 business establishments in ZIP 55330, employing approximately 14,598 people with a combined annual payroll of $756,634,000.
1,219
Businesses
14,598
Employees
$756.6M
Annual Payroll
19
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 250 | 20.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 138 | 11.3% |
| Retail trade | 119 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 106 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 105 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 74 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 71 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 69 | 5.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 65 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 57 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 49 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 49 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 26 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.1% |
| Information | 11 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.3% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
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 55330 vs 55398 →
ZIP 55330 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
- 55376 16,242
Saint Michael (55376)
16,242 residents
- 55398 15,540
Zimmerman (55398)
15,540 residents
- 55301 10,535
Albertville (55301)
10,535 residents
- 55327 3,478
Dayton (55327)
3,478 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55330 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55330 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
- 55376
Saint Michael (55376)
$131,266 median income
- 55301
Albertville (55301)
$129,232 median income
- 55330
Elk River (55330)
$115,761 median income
- 55398
Zimmerman (55398)
$103,419 median income
- 55303
Anoka (55303)
$102,986 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55330 ranks #4 of 6 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 55330, 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 (36,440 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 55330 in?
ZIP code 55330 (Elk River) is located in Sherburne County, Minnesota. Sherburne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sherburne-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55330?
ZIP code 55330 in Elk River, MN has a population of 36,440 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55330?
The median household income in ZIP 55330 is $115,761, which is 52% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55330?
The median home value in ZIP 55330 is $382,600, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55330?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55330 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55330?
ZIP code 55330 has 1,219 business establishments employing approximately 14,598 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55330?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55330 are: Construction (250), Health care and social assistance (138), Retail trade (119). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55330?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55330 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 55330?
In ZIP code 55330, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.9% 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 55330?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55330 is 28.6 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 55330?
In ZIP code 55330, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55330?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55330 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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