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
$131,266
Median income
$389,200
Median home value
43.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 55376 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 78.0 square miles in Saint Michael, Wright County, Minnesota. The area is home to 16,242 residents, producing a population density of 208 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 55376 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55376 sits at $131,266 (60% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $54,317. The poverty rate stands at 2.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $389,200 (52% above the state average) with median rent at $1,483 per month, and 90.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55376 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wright County, so you can benchmark 55376 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 55376

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55376.

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 55376, Saint Michael, 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

16,242

Population

78.0

Area (sq mi)

208

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55376?

37.6

Median Age

54.1%

Male

45.9%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 85.5%
African American 5.1%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
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?

$131,266

Median Household Income

+60% vs state

$54,317

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55376 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$131,266 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.5%

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

What does housing look like?

7,326

Total Housing Units

7,196

Occupied Units

130

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.7%
Renter 9.3%

$389,200

Median Home Value

+52% vs state

$1,483

Median Rent

1998

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

+3.3%

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

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ZIP 55376 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 55376 ranks #3 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 55376 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 55376 ranks #5 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
55301 Albertville, MN 10,535 2.9 mi
55341 Hanover, MN 2,850 3.8 mi
55357 Loretto, MN 3,246 7.8 mi
55374 Rogers, MN 13,576 5.8 mi
55373 Rockford, MN 5,600 8.6 mi
55362 Monticello, MN 18,089 9.4 mi
55330 Elk River, MN 36,440 10.3 mi
55340 Hamel, MN 6,327 10.8 mi

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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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