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
$115,761
Median income
$382,600
Median home value
34.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 55330 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 270.5 square miles in Elk River, Sherburne County, Minnesota. The area is home to 36,440 residents, producing a population density of 135 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 55330 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55330 sits at $115,761 (41% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $49,633. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $382,600 (50% above the state average) with median rent at $1,385 per month, and 84.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55330 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Sherburne County, so you can benchmark 55330 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 55330

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55330.

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 55330, Elk River, 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

36,440

Population

270.5

Area (sq mi)

135

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55330?

37.7

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

6.0%

Foreign-Born

White 86.0%
African American 4.0%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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

$49,633

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55330 ranks nationally

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

$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 59.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.9%

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

What does housing look like?

17,022

Total Housing Units

16,375

Occupied Units

647

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$382,600

Median Home Value

+50% vs state

$1,385

Median Rent

2000

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 55330 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 55330 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 55330 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 55330 ranks #4 of 6 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
55398 Zimmerman, MN 15,540 9.1 mi
55301 Albertville, MN 10,535 7.4 mi
55303 Anoka, MN 46,352 7.7 mi
55327 Dayton, MN 3,478 10.4 mi
55376 Saint Michael, MN 16,242 10.3 mi

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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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