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ZIP Code 55126

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 27,484

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 — 55126

What is the median household income in 55126?
The median household income in 55126 is $109,017 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 55126?
The poverty rate in 55126 is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 55126?
$366,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 55126?
The median gross rent in 55126 is $1,507 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 55126 residents have a college degree?
63.1% of adults in 55126 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
27,484
Median Income
$109,017
Median Home Value
$366,400
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.8%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$16,961 (+18.4%) Home Value: +$91,000 (+33%) Poverty Rate: +1.4 pp (+50%) Bachelor's+: +7.1 pp (+12.7%) Unemployment: +0.6 pp (+18.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 27,484
Median Age 44.0
Female 52.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.7% White (non-Hisp.) 76.5% Black 4.4% Asian 10.0% Two or More 6.5% Other 1.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
3.7%
Indian
3.4%
Korean
0.7%
Vietnamese
0.5%
Japanese
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.3%
Puerto Rican
0.7%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $109,017 ±$6,222
Per Capita Income $149,483
Median Family Income $143,285
Poverty Rate 4.2%
Child Poverty Rate 5.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 3.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 35.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.5%
$10–15k
1.3%
$15–25k
2.3%
$25–35k
5.6%
$35–50k
7.5%
$50–75k
13.2%
$75–100k
11.9%
$100–150k
20.8%
$150–200k
14.1%
$200k+
20.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 11,946
Owner-Occupied 80.6%
Renter-Occupied 19.4%
Vacancy Rate 2.7%
Median Home Value $366,400
Median Gross Rent $1,507
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 15.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 37.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.6%
$50–100k
0.6%
$100–200k
1.7%
$200–300k
22.0%
$300–500k
48.4%
$500k–$1M
19.1%
$1M+
1.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
4.5%
$500–1k
3.9%
$1–1.5k
41.2%
$1.5–2k
24.0%
$2–2.5k
16.2%
$2.5–3.5k
9.0%
$3.5k+
1.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.5%
1 vehicle
37.7%
2 vehicles
41.8%
3+
17.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
58.4%
Single-fam. att.
20.1%
2–4 units
0.3%
5–19 units
0.1%
20+ units
16.2%
Mobile home
2.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.6%
1940–1969
2.0%
1970–1999
25.7%
2000–2009
5.9%
2010+
6.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 97.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 63.1%
Graduate Degree 26.9%
Some College / Associate 14.5%
Less Than High School 1.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 63.3%
Unemployment Rate 3.8%
Work from Home 18.6%
Self-Employed 3.8%
Government Workers 14.7%
Private For-Profit 81.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
29.9%
Manufacturing
17.0%
Prof. Services
13.6%
Finance
8.1%
Retail
7.5%
Arts/Entmt.
5.0%
Construction
3.8%
Public Admin
3.8%
Transportation
2.9%
Wholesale
2.3%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
62.1%
Sales
17.5%
Production
8.9%
Food Prep
8.4%
Construction
3.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.9 min
Drove Alone 73.9%
Carpool 4.7%
Public Transit 1.3%
Work from Home 18.6%
Walked 1.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 11,625
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 54.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 22.1%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.7%
5–9
6.1%
10–14
6.9%
15–19
6.1%
20–24
3.8%
25–34
11.7%
35–44
10.5%
45–54
13.3%
55–64
6.9%
65–74
7.4%
75–84
13.0%
85+
6.5%
Under 18: 22.8% Working age (18–64): 77.2% 65 and over: 21.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 10.2%
Naturalized Citizen 54.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 3.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
68.9%
Africa
9.8%
Europe
9.3%
Latin America
7.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.3%
With a Disability 10.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.9%
Uninsured 2.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 94.5%
Has a Computer 98.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.5%

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