Prior Lake, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55372

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

29,811
201/sq mi
$145,499
Median income
$467,400
Median home value
50.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Prior Lake pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
201
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55372 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55372 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 148.5 square miles in Prior Lake, Scott County, Minnesota. The area is home to 29,811 residents, producing a population density of 201 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 55372 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55372 sits at $145,499 (77% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $65,969. The poverty rate stands at 2.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $467,400 (83% above the state average) with median rent at $1,494 per month, and 90.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55372 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Scott County, so you can benchmark 55372 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 55372

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55372.

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 55372, Prior Lake, 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

29,811

Population

148.5

Area (sq mi)

201

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55372?

40.5

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 84.1%
African American 1.6%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$145,499

Median Household Income

+77% vs state

$65,969

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55372 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$145,499 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.0%

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

What does housing look like?

12,528

Total Housing Units

12,159

Occupied Units

369

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.7%
Renter 9.3%

$467,400

Median Home Value

+83% vs state

$1,494

Median Rent

1995

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

+2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

216

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+116%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55372 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 164
2021 +9.1% 179
2022 +14.6% 205
2023 +3.3% 211
2024 +2.4% 216

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 808 business establishments in ZIP 55372, employing approximately 9,447 people with a combined annual payroll of $442,458,000.

808

Businesses

9,447

Employees

$442.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 162 20.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 127 15.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 69 8.5%
Health care and social assistance 66 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 66 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 62 7.7%
Retail trade 52 6.4%
Finance and insurance 41 5.1%
Accommodation and food services 40 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 32 4.0%
Manufacturing 26 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 25 3.1%
Wholesale trade 22 2.7%
Information 8 1.0%
Educational services 7 0.9%

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 55372 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 55372 ranks #4 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 55372 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 55372 ranks #2 of 9 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
55378 Savage, MN 26,958 6.0 mi
55020 Elko New Market, MN 3,717 7.3 mi
55044 Lakeville, MN 47,218 6.9 mi
55054 Elko New Market, MN 2,171 8.0 mi
55088 Webster, MN 1,704 10.2 mi
55306 Burnsville, MN 15,935 6.9 mi
55438 Minneapolis, MN 16,249 10.3 mi
55379 Shakopee, MN 40,416 7.4 mi
55437 Minneapolis, MN 17,484 10.7 mi
55337 Burnsville, MN 44,356 9.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55372 in?
ZIP code 55372 (Prior Lake) is located in Scott County, Minnesota. Scott County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/scott-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55372?
ZIP code 55372 in Prior Lake, MN has a population of 29,811 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55372?
The median household income in ZIP 55372 is $145,499, which is 91% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55372?
The median home value in ZIP 55372 is $467,400, which is 68% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55372?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55372 is White at 84.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55372?
ZIP code 55372 has 808 business establishments employing approximately 9,447 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55372?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55372 are: Construction (162), Professional, scientific, and technical services (127), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (69). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55372?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55372 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 55372?
In ZIP code 55372, 66.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.0% 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 55372?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55372 is 24.7 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 55372?
In ZIP code 55372, approximately 90.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55372?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55372 is 2.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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