Shakopee, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55379
Scott County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 40,416
- 265/sq mi High-density area
- $106,312
- Median income Above-median income area
- $379,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shakopee pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 265
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55379 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 55379 (Shakopee, MN) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.4 in 2023 to 202.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55379 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shakopee, Scott County, Minnesota, with 40,416 residents across 152.7 square miles, a density of 265 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55379 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,312 (29% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,719. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.3% and unemployment is 3.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $379,700 (48% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 74.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,568.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Scott County, so 55379 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 55379
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shakopee, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55379.
- Construction
Construction
143 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
137 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
123 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
97 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
94 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 55379, Shakopee, 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
40,416
Population
152.7
Area (sq mi)
265
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55379?
36.8
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
16.6%
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?
$106,312
Median Household Income
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$47,719
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55379 ranks nationally
Shakopee, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$106,312 Top 15% higher than 85% of 30,318 US 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
18,785housing units
18,785
Total Housing Units
18,138
Occupied Units
647
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$379,700
Median Home Value
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$1,568
Median Rent
1999
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
+2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
202
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+102%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55379 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 155 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 171 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 191 |
| 2023 | +3.6% | 197 |
| 2024 | +2.5% | 202 |
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 1,134 business establishments in ZIP 55379, employing approximately 33,236 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,094,661,000.
1,134
Businesses
33,236
Employees
$2.1B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 143 | 12.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 137 | 12.1% |
| Retail trade | 123 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 97 | 8.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 94 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 91 | 8.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 90 | 7.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 76 | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 64 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 55 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 54 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 49 | 4.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 24 | 2.1% |
| Information | 14 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.5% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.3% |
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 55379 vs 55347 →
ZIP 55379 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55379
Shakopee (55379)
40,416 residents
- 55347
Eden Prairie (55347)
30,069 residents
- 55372
Prior Lake (55372)
29,811 residents
- 55318
Chaska (55318)
25,493 residents
- 55317
Chanhassen (55317)
19,218 residents
- 55331
Excelsior (55331)
17,524 residents
- 55346
Eden Prairie (55346)
16,776 residents
- 55438
Minneapolis (55438)
16,249 residents
- 55344 13,952
Eden Prairie (55344)
13,952 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55379 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55379 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55439
Minneapolis (55439)
$168,693 median income
- 55331
Excelsior (55331)
$159,450 median income
- 55347
Eden Prairie (55347)
$155,430 median income
- 55372
Prior Lake (55372)
$145,499 median income
- 55317
Chanhassen (55317)
$140,385 median income
- 55346
Eden Prairie (55346)
$135,000 median income
- 55318
Chaska (55318)
$112,243 median income
- 55352
Jordan (55352)
$112,070 median income
- 55438
Minneapolis (55438)
$106,432 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55379 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55347 | Eden Prairie, MN | 30,069 | 5.7 mi |
| 55317 | Chanhassen, MN | 19,218 | 7.4 mi |
| 55346 | Eden Prairie, MN | 16,776 | 8.7 mi |
| 55352 | Jordan, MN | 8,751 | 7.7 mi |
| 55318 | Chaska, MN | 25,493 | 7.1 mi |
| 55372 | Prior Lake, MN | 29,811 | 7.4 mi |
| 55344 | Eden Prairie, MN | 13,952 | 8.7 mi |
| 55438 | Minneapolis, MN | 16,249 | 8.3 mi |
| 55331 | Excelsior, MN | 17,524 | 10.9 mi |
| 55439 | Minneapolis, MN | 8,750 | 10.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55379, 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 (40,416 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 55379 in?
ZIP code 55379 (Shakopee) 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 55379?
ZIP code 55379 in Shakopee, MN has a population of 40,416 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55379?
The median household income in ZIP 55379 is $106,312, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55379?
The median home value in ZIP 55379 is $379,700, which is 37% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55379?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55379 is White at 65.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55379?
ZIP code 55379 has 1,134 business establishments employing approximately 33,236 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55379?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55379 are: Construction (143), Health care and social assistance (137), Retail trade (123). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55379?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55379 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 55379?
In ZIP code 55379, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.1% 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 55379?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55379 is 22.6 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 55379?
In ZIP code 55379, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55379?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55379 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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