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ZIP Code 55042

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 13,156

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 — 55042

What is the median household income in 55042?
The median household income in 55042 is $154,779 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 55042?
The poverty rate in 55042 is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 55042?
$594,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 55042?
The median gross rent in 55042 is $2,204 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 55042 residents have a college degree?
62.2% of adults in 55042 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
13,156
Median Income
$154,779
Median Home Value
$594,000
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.2%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$34,565 (+28.8%) Home Value: +$155,400 (+35.4%) Poverty Rate: -1.8 pp (-40.9%) Bachelor's+: +9.8 pp (+18.7%) Unemployment: -0.6 pp (-21.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 13,156
Median Age 40.0
Female 49.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.8% White (non-Hisp.) 85.6% Black 1.3% Asian 3.7% Two or More 4.3% Other 3.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.8%
Korean
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Filipino
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $154,779 ±$16,032
Per Capita Income $237,192
Median Family Income $178,095
Poverty Rate 2.6%
Child Poverty Rate 3.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 3.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 29.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.3%
$10–15k
0.7%
$15–25k
1.1%
$25–35k
5.2%
$35–50k
5.4%
$50–75k
8.0%
$75–100k
8.3%
$100–150k
16.0%
$150–200k
13.8%
$200k+
38.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 4,987
Owner-Occupied 92.7%
Renter-Occupied 7.3%
Vacancy Rate 3.4%
Median Home Value $594,000
Median Gross Rent $2,204
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 13.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 69.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.6%
$50–100k
2.7%
$200–300k
3.0%
$300–500k
20.0%
$500k–$1M
60.8%
$1M+
5.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.8%
$1–1.5k
26.8%
$1.5–2k
16.0%
$2–2.5k
10.8%
$3.5k+
43.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.5%
1 vehicle
16.2%
2 vehicles
54.2%
3+
26.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
81.4%
Single-fam. att.
4.8%
2–4 units
1.5%
20+ units
2.1%
Mobile home
10.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.1%
1940–1969
0.3%
1970–1999
11.3%
2000–2009
12.5%
2010+
30.4%

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

Education

High School or Higher 99.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 62.2%
Graduate Degree 23.7%
Some College / Associate 14.7%
Less Than High School 0.1%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 67.4%
Unemployment Rate 2.2%
Work from Home 35.3%
Self-Employed 5.1%
Government Workers 10.7%
Private For-Profit 83.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.2%
Manufacturing
15.1%
Finance
13.0%
Prof. Services
12.0%
Retail
9.2%
Wholesale
7.7%
Arts/Entmt.
5.7%
Construction
4.7%
Transportation
4.5%
Public Admin
3.2%
Agriculture
1.4%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
Management
59.6%
Sales
21.6%
Food Prep
9.7%
Production
5.8%
Construction
3.3%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.1 min
Drove Alone 56.4%
Carpool 6.1%
Public Transit 0.7%
Work from Home 35.3%
Walked 0.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 4,815
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 72.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 34.7%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.5%
5–9
6.1%
10–14
7.4%
15–19
7.2%
20–24
4.6%
25–34
9.4%
35–44
14.3%
45–54
15.5%
55–64
7.2%
65–74
6.0%
75–84
7.9%
85+
5.1%
Under 18: 26.5% Working age (18–64): 73.5% 65 and over: 14.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 4.9%
Naturalized Citizen 56.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
36.8%
Latin America
25.3%
Europe
21.6%
Africa
16.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.7%
With a Disability 8.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 98.2%
Uninsured 1.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 95.2%
Has a Computer 98.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 93.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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