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ZIP Code 55720

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Population: 17,480

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 — 55720

What is the median household income in 55720?
The median household income in 55720 is $66,399 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 55720?
The poverty rate in 55720 is 9.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 55720?
$213,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 55720?
The median gross rent in 55720 is $976 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 55720 residents have a college degree?
24.9% of adults in 55720 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
17,480
Median Income
$66,399
Median Home Value
$213,300
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.7%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,682 (+17.1%) Home Value: +$57,600 (+37%) Poverty Rate: +1.4 pp (+17.9%) Bachelor's+: +3.6 pp (+16.9%) Unemployment: -0.5 pp (-9.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 17,480
Median Age 37.0
Female 52.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.3% White (non-Hisp.) 82.6% Black 0.7% Asian 0.5% Two or More 7.3% Other 0.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.3%
Indian
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.0%
Puerto Rican
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $66,399 ±$5,734
Per Capita Income $87,769
Median Family Income $83,896
Poverty Rate 9.2%
Child Poverty Rate 15.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 8.7%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 27.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.6%
$10–15k
4.0%
$15–25k
6.9%
$25–35k
5.7%
$35–50k
14.1%
$50–75k
21.6%
$75–100k
13.6%
$100–150k
17.6%
$150–200k
7.3%
$200k+
5.5%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 7,687
Owner-Occupied 71.2%
Renter-Occupied 28.8%
Vacancy Rate 7.2%
Median Home Value $213,300
Median Gross Rent $976
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 17.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 32.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.3%
$50–100k
3.5%
$100–200k
13.2%
$200–300k
35.7%
$300–500k
14.8%
$500k–$1M
4.9%
$1M+
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
11.1%
$500–1k
43.3%
$1–1.5k
29.6%
$1.5–2k
8.0%
$2–2.5k
5.3%
$2.5–3.5k
0.5%
$3.5k+
2.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.7%
1 vehicle
31.2%
2 vehicles
39.8%
3+
23.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
75.8%
Single-fam. att.
3.4%
2–4 units
1.2%
5–19 units
1.5%
20+ units
6.2%
Mobile home
5.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
22.2%
1940–1969
5.2%
1970–1999
15.7%
2000–2009
10.9%
2010+
3.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 24.9%
Graduate Degree 7.0%
Some College / Associate 23.8%
Less Than High School 3.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 65.8%
Unemployment Rate 4.7%
Work from Home 7.2%
Self-Employed 5.8%
Government Workers 14.6%
Private For-Profit 79.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.3%
Retail
14.1%
Manufacturing
12.0%
Prof. Services
8.7%
Arts/Entmt.
7.5%
Construction
7.0%
Finance
6.2%
Public Admin
5.3%
Transportation
4.8%
Wholesale
2.0%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture
0.5%
Occupation
Management
34.4%
Sales
21.9%
Food Prep
19.1%
Production
13.9%
Construction
10.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 18.1 min
Drove Alone 80.9%
Carpool 7.7%
Public Transit 0.5%
Work from Home 7.2%
Walked 2.4%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 7,136
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 41.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 16.7%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.3%
5–9
6.4%
10–14
8.2%
15–19
7.6%
20–24
6.8%
25–34
12.1%
35–44
13.9%
45–54
10.9%
55–64
5.0%
65–74
7.2%
75–84
8.6%
85+
5.8%
Under 18: 24.6% Working age (18–64): 75.4% 65 and over: 16.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.9%
Naturalized Citizen 65.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
36.8%
Europe
34.2%
Africa
16.8%
Latin America
7.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.9%
With a Disability 16.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.5%
Uninsured 5.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 85.4%
Has a Computer 94.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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