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ZIP Code 55779

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 3,981

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 — 55779

What is the median household income in 55779?
The median household income in 55779 is $98,958 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 55779?
The poverty rate in 55779 is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 55779?
$265,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 55779?
The median gross rent in 55779 is $1,637 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 55779 residents have a college degree?
27.6% of adults in 55779 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,981
Median Income
$98,958
Median Home Value
$265,100
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.8%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$15,014 (+17.9%) Home Value: +$45,800 (+20.9%) Poverty Rate: -0.2 pp (-4.5%) Bachelor's+: +5.1 pp (+22.7%) Unemployment: +6.3 pp (+180%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,981
Median Age 42.0
Female 46.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.4% White (non-Hisp.) 91.4% Black 0.6% Asian 2.3% Two or More 4.3% Other 0.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
2.0%
Korean
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.5%
Puerto Rican
0.1%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $98,958 ±$8,915
Per Capita Income $120,670
Median Family Income $116,193
Poverty Rate 4.2%
Child Poverty Rate 4.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 6.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 29.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.5%
$10–15k
3.5%
$15–25k
3.5%
$25–35k
2.9%
$35–50k
6.5%
$50–75k
14.5%
$75–100k
17.0%
$100–150k
25.7%
$150–200k
12.7%
$200k+
11.2%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,709
Owner-Occupied 88.6%
Renter-Occupied 11.4%
Vacancy Rate 14.0%
Median Home Value $265,100
Median Gross Rent $1,637
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 16.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 10.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.1%
$50–100k
4.8%
$100–200k
5.8%
$200–300k
32.4%
$300–500k
29.8%
$500k–$1M
10.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
7.4%
$1–1.5k
25.0%
$1.5–2k
64.2%
$2–2.5k
3.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.9%
1 vehicle
13.0%
2 vehicles
37.2%
3+
47.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
89.4%
Single-fam. att.
0.3%
Mobile home
9.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
10.0%
1940–1969
3.6%
1970–1999
18.8%
2000–2009
14.2%
2010+
4.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 95.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 27.6%
Graduate Degree 6.1%
Some College / Associate 27.4%
Less Than High School 1.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 64.4%
Unemployment Rate 9.8%
Work from Home 19.8%
Self-Employed 5.9%
Government Workers 13.0%
Private For-Profit 81.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
32.6%
Retail
11.1%
Arts/Entmt.
9.1%
Prof. Services
8.4%
Transportation
8.1%
Construction
7.6%
Manufacturing
6.1%
Finance
4.6%
Public Admin
4.6%
Agriculture
2.6%
Information
1.4%
Wholesale
0.9%
Occupation
Management
30.7%
Sales
25.3%
Food Prep
18.7%
Construction
14.4%
Production
10.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 30.2 min
Drove Alone 72.7%
Carpool 6.6%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 19.8%
Walked 0.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,470
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 58.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 17.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.3%
5–9
6.3%
10–14
5.0%
15–19
7.0%
20–24
7.4%
25–34
10.4%
35–44
12.1%
45–54
13.0%
55–64
8.6%
65–74
9.4%
75–84
12.0%
85+
3.7%
Under 18: 19.9% Working age (18–64): 80.1% 65 and over: 16.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.1%
Naturalized Citizen 52.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
45.2%
Asia
35.7%
Europe
16.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.5%
With a Disability 11.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 98.1%
Uninsured 1.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 90.0%
Has a Computer 95.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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