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 High-density area
- $145,499
- Median income Above-median income area
- $467,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 55372 (Prior Lake, MN) rose +2.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 211.3 in 2023 to 216.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55372 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Prior Lake, Scott County, Minnesota, with 29,811 residents across 148.5 square miles, a density of 201 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55372 skews affluent, with a median household income of $145,499 (77% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $65,969. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.7% and unemployment is 1.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $467,400 (83% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 90.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,494.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Scott County, so 55372 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 55372
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Prior Lake, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55372.
- Construction
Construction
162 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
127 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
69 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
66 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
66 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 55372, Prior Lake, 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
29,811
Population
148.5
Area (sq mi)
201
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55372?
40.5
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
6.8%
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?
$145,499
Median Household Income
+77% vs state ZIP avg
$65,969
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55372 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Prior Lake, 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)
$145,499 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
12,528housing units
12,528
Total Housing Units
12,159
Occupied Units
369
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$467,400
Median Home Value
+83% vs state ZIP avg
$1,494
Median Rent
1995
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 55372 vs 55378 →
ZIP 55372 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55044
Lakeville (55044)
47,218 residents
- 55337
Burnsville (55337)
44,356 residents
- 55379
Shakopee (55379)
40,416 residents
- 55372
Prior Lake (55372)
29,811 residents
- 55378
Savage (55378)
26,958 residents
- 55437 17,484
Minneapolis (55437)
17,484 residents
- 55438 16,249
Minneapolis (55438)
16,249 residents
- 55306 15,935
Burnsville (55306)
15,935 residents
- 55020 3,717
Elko New Market (55020)
3,717 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55372 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55372 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55054
Elko New Market (55054)
$157,096 median income
- 55372
Prior Lake (55372)
$145,499 median income
- 55044
Lakeville (55044)
$141,551 median income
- 55088
Webster (55088)
$132,917 median income
- 55020
Elko New Market (55020)
$131,071 median income
- 55378
Savage (55378)
$124,871 median income
- 55438
Minneapolis (55438)
$106,432 median income
- 55379
Shakopee (55379)
$106,312 median income
- 55306
Burnsville (55306)
$100,515 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55372, 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 (29,811 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 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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