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ZIP Code 55421

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 31,051

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 — 55421

What is the median household income in 55421?
The median household income in 55421 is $75,141 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 55421?
The poverty rate in 55421 is 9.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 55421?
$260,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 55421?
The median gross rent in 55421 is $1,281 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 55421 residents have a college degree?
34.3% of adults in 55421 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
31,051
Median Income
$75,141
Median Home Value
$260,500
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.7%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$18,956 (+33.7%) Home Value: +$81,100 (+45.2%) Poverty Rate: +1.0 pp (+12.3%) Bachelor's+: +5.6 pp (+19.5%) Unemployment: -0.7 pp (-13%)

Demographics

Total Population 31,051
Median Age 36.0
Female 48.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 13.8% White (non-Hisp.) 51.6% Black 23.6% Asian 5.0% Two or More 6.6% Other 11.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
1.5%
Vietnamese
1.1%
Indian
0.5%
Filipino
0.5%
Korean
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.5%
Puerto Rican
0.2%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $75,141 ±$5,273
Per Capita Income $91,012
Median Family Income $89,778
Poverty Rate 9.1%
Child Poverty Rate 12.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 13.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 22.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.0%
$10–15k
2.1%
$15–25k
8.4%
$25–35k
7.1%
$35–50k
12.5%
$50–75k
14.7%
$75–100k
18.1%
$100–150k
17.6%
$150–200k
7.3%
$200k+
7.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 13,247
Owner-Occupied 60.4%
Renter-Occupied 39.6%
Vacancy Rate 4.8%
Median Home Value $260,500
Median Gross Rent $1,281
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 18.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 48.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.9%
$50–100k
2.1%
$100–200k
5.7%
$200–300k
49.7%
$300–500k
26.1%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
0.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.9%
$500–1k
18.7%
$1–1.5k
47.6%
$1.5–2k
18.1%
$2–2.5k
8.6%
$2.5–3.5k
1.5%
$3.5k+
1.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
11.4%
1 vehicle
41.7%
2 vehicles
34.7%
3+
12.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
51.6%
Single-fam. att.
9.6%
2–4 units
3.8%
5–19 units
4.2%
20+ units
18.5%
Mobile home
2.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.6%
1940–1969
5.8%
1970–1999
12.4%
2000–2009
7.0%
2010+
7.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 90.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 34.3%
Graduate Degree 10.1%
Some College / Associate 18.8%
Less Than High School 4.7%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 69.7%
Unemployment Rate 4.7%
Work from Home 16.8%
Self-Employed 5.0%
Government Workers 10.7%
Private For-Profit 84.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.7%
Prof. Services
14.3%
Retail
14.3%
Manufacturing
11.7%
Arts/Entmt.
8.7%
Finance
7.0%
Transportation
6.9%
Construction
3.7%
Public Admin
3.0%
Wholesale
2.3%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture
0.5%
Occupation
Management
37.0%
Food Prep
20.6%
Production
19.9%
Sales
17.5%
Construction
5.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.9 min
Drove Alone 67.8%
Carpool 6.5%
Public Transit 4.0%
Work from Home 16.8%
Walked 1.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 12,617
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 34.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 14.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.5%
5–9
5.9%
10–14
5.5%
15–19
4.9%
20–24
5.5%
25–34
17.8%
35–44
13.3%
45–54
11.7%
55–64
5.8%
65–74
6.3%
75–84
8.8%
85+
3.9%
Under 18: 22.2% Working age (18–64): 77.8% 65 and over: 15.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 21.7%
Naturalized Citizen 67.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 12.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Africa
40.2%
Latin America
36.7%
Asia
18.6%
Europe
3.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.5%
With a Disability 11.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.5%
Uninsured 7.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 90.3%
Has a Computer 94.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 82.3%
Moved from Abroad 1.0%

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