Saint Michael, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55376
Wright County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,242
- 208/sq mi High-density area
- $131,266
- Median income Above-median income area
- $389,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint Michael pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 208
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55376 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 55376 (Saint Michael, MN) rose +3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 200.8 in 2023 to 207.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55376 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Michael, Wright County, Minnesota, home to 16,242 residents across 78.0 square miles, a density of 208 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55376 skews affluent, with a median household income of $131,266 (60% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,317. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.7% and unemployment is 2.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $389,200 (52% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 90.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,483.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wright County, so 55376 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 55376
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Michael, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55376.
- Construction
Construction
86 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
59 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
39 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 34
Health care and social assistance
34 establishments
- Retail trade 29
Retail trade
29 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 55376, Saint Michael, 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
16,242
Population
78.0
Area (sq mi)
208
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55376?
37.6
Median Age
54.1%
Male
45.9%
Female
5.5%
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?
$131,266
Median Household Income
+60% vs state ZIP avg
$54,317
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
29.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55376 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Saint Michael, 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)
$131,266 Top 4% higher than 96% 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
7,326housing units
7,326
Total Housing Units
7,196
Occupied Units
130
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$389,200
Median Home Value
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$1,483
Median Rent
1998
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
+3.3%
YoY Change (2024)
207
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+107%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55376 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 155 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 172 |
| 2022 | +9.7% | 189 |
| 2023 | +6.4% | 201 |
| 2024 | +3.3% | 207 |
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 418 business establishments in ZIP 55376, employing approximately 4,139 people with a combined annual payroll of $294,144,000.
418
Businesses
4,139
Employees
$294.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 86 | 20.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 59 | 14.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 34 | 8.1% |
| Retail trade | 29 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 6.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 5.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.4% |
| Information | 7 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.0% |
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 55376 vs 55301 →
ZIP 55376 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55330
Elk River (55330)
36,440 residents
- 55362
Monticello (55362)
18,089 residents
- 55376
Saint Michael (55376)
16,242 residents
- 55374 13,576
Rogers (55374)
13,576 residents
- 55301 10,535
Albertville (55301)
10,535 residents
- 55340 6,327
Hamel (55340)
6,327 residents
- 55373 5,600
Rockford (55373)
5,600 residents
- 55357 3,246
Loretto (55357)
3,246 residents
- 55341 2,850
Hanover (55341)
2,850 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55376 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55376 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55340
Hamel (55340)
$178,553 median income
- 55341
Hanover (55341)
$157,071 median income
- 55357
Loretto (55357)
$152,500 median income
- 55374
Rogers (55374)
$144,714 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
- 55373
Rockford (55373)
$105,556 median income
- 55362
Monticello (55362)
$91,832 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55376 ranks #5 of 9 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 55376, 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 (16,242 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 55376 in?
ZIP code 55376 (Saint Michael) is located in Wright County, Minnesota. Wright County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wright-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55376?
ZIP code 55376 in Saint Michael, MN has a population of 16,242 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55376?
The median household income in ZIP 55376 is $131,266, which is 72% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55376?
The median home value in ZIP 55376 is $389,200, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55376?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55376 is White at 85.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55376?
ZIP code 55376 has 418 business establishments employing approximately 4,139 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55376?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55376 are: Construction (86), Professional, scientific, and technical services (59), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (39). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55376?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55376 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 55376?
In ZIP code 55376, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.5% 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 55376?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55376 is 29.1 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 55376?
In ZIP code 55376, 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 55376?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55376 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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