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ZIP Code 55038

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 24,246

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 55038

What is the median household income in 55038?
The median household income in 55038 is $127,194 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 55038?
The poverty rate in 55038 is 0.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 55038?
$408,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 55038?
The median gross rent in 55038 is $1,844 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 55038 residents have a college degree?
49.0% of adults in 55038 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
24,246
Median Income
$127,194
Median Home Value
$408,000
Poverty Rate
0.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.0%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$25,040 (+24.5%) Home Value: +$129,700 (+46.6%) Poverty Rate: -0.8 pp (-72.7%) Bachelor's+: +7.7 pp (+18.6%) Unemployment: -0.1 pp (-4.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 24,246
Median Age 38.0
Female 51.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.1% White (non-Hisp.) 86.7% Black 3.0% Asian 4.4% Two or More 3.6% Other 0.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.5%
Indian
0.4%
Filipino
0.2%
Korean
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.7%
Puerto Rican
0.6%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $127,194 ±$10,539
Per Capita Income $154,056
Median Family Income $154,747
Poverty Rate 0.3%
Child Poverty Rate 0.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 1.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 24.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.1%
$10–15k
0.4%
$15–25k
1.1%
$25–35k
2.9%
$35–50k
6.3%
$50–75k
10.8%
$75–100k
12.3%
$100–150k
22.6%
$150–200k
18.1%
$200k+
24.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 9,355
Owner-Occupied 90.7%
Renter-Occupied 9.3%
Vacancy Rate 2.2%
Median Home Value $408,000
Median Gross Rent $1,844
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 13.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 41.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.7%
$50–100k
1.2%
$100–200k
1.4%
$200–300k
21.2%
$300–500k
40.3%
$500k–$1M
29.8%
$1M+
1.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.9%
$500–1k
2.2%
$1–1.5k
10.0%
$1.5–2k
52.2%
$2–2.5k
17.2%
$2.5–3.5k
2.1%
$3.5k+
14.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.8%
1 vehicle
23.1%
2 vehicles
47.6%
3+
26.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
69.4%
Single-fam. att.
22.0%
2–4 units
0.2%
5–19 units
1.8%
20+ units
3.0%
Mobile home
2.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.5%
1940–1969
1.2%
1970–1999
7.7%
2000–2009
33.6%
2010+
15.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 98.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 49.0%
Graduate Degree 18.7%
Some College / Associate 20.0%
Less Than High School 0.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 76.0%
Unemployment Rate 2.0%
Work from Home 20.1%
Self-Employed 6.0%
Government Workers 14.9%
Private For-Profit 79.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.8%
Manufacturing
15.3%
Prof. Services
9.7%
Retail
8.7%
Finance
8.0%
Construction
7.8%
Arts/Entmt.
5.7%
Transportation
5.7%
Public Admin
5.2%
Wholesale
2.7%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture
0.6%
Occupation
Management
54.5%
Sales
17.6%
Food Prep
11.6%
Production
8.4%
Construction
7.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 26.6 min
Drove Alone 74.8%
Carpool 3.9%
Public Transit 0.3%
Work from Home 20.1%
Walked 0.4%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 9,149
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 63.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 27.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.0%
5–9
7.4%
10–14
5.7%
15–19
6.6%
20–24
4.7%
25–34
10.3%
35–44
15.3%
45–54
13.5%
55–64
7.7%
65–74
7.5%
75–84
8.4%
85+
4.2%
Under 18: 25.7% Working age (18–64): 74.3% 65 and over: 13.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.4%
Naturalized Citizen 78.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
38.9%
Africa
24.5%
Europe
18.2%
Latin America
11.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.0%
With a Disability 8.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.0%
Uninsured 3.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 93.8%
Has a Computer 97.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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