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ZIP Code 55981

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 3,863

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 — 55981

What is the median household income in 55981?
The median household income in 55981 is $69,195 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 55981?
The poverty rate in 55981 is 5.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 55981?
$234,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 55981?
The median gross rent in 55981 is $773 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 55981 residents have a college degree?
26.2% of adults in 55981 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,863
Median Income
$69,195
Median Home Value
$234,300
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.2%
Median Age
54.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$11,407 (+19.7%) Home Value: +$52,100 (+28.6%) Poverty Rate: +0.8 pp (+19%) Bachelor's+: +1.0 pp (+4%) Unemployment: -2.5 pp (-53.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,863
Median Age 54.0
Female 50.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.6% White (non-Hisp.) 96.9% Asian 0.2% Two or More 1.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.5%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $69,195 ±$11,845
Per Capita Income $99,310
Median Family Income $92,837
Poverty Rate 5.0%
Child Poverty Rate 7.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 4.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 36.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.3%
$10–15k
3.8%
$15–25k
5.6%
$25–35k
5.7%
$35–50k
11.7%
$50–75k
21.7%
$75–100k
12.7%
$100–150k
20.5%
$150–200k
7.2%
$200k+
7.8%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,229
Owner-Occupied 78.1%
Renter-Occupied 21.9%
Vacancy Rate 18.5%
Median Home Value $234,300
Median Gross Rent $773
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 25.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.3%
$50–100k
4.0%
$100–200k
17.0%
$200–300k
27.9%
$300–500k
23.1%
$500k–$1M
10.5%
$1M+
0.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
19.1%
$500–1k
55.2%
$1–1.5k
18.3%
$2–2.5k
4.9%
$2.5–3.5k
2.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.4%
1 vehicle
26.5%
2 vehicles
37.6%
3+
27.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
76.5%
Single-fam. att.
5.1%
2–4 units
3.5%
5–19 units
1.9%
20+ units
6.3%
Mobile home
3.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
20.3%
1940–1969
4.0%
1970–1999
11.5%
2000–2009
11.2%
2010+
8.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 94.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 26.2%
Graduate Degree 9.8%
Some College / Associate 25.4%
Less Than High School 3.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 53.3%
Unemployment Rate 2.2%
Work from Home 9.4%
Self-Employed 11.1%
Government Workers 8.1%
Private For-Profit 79.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.7%
Manufacturing
17.6%
Retail
10.6%
Arts/Entmt.
9.1%
Construction
6.8%
Transportation
6.0%
Finance
4.4%
Prof. Services
4.3%
Agriculture
3.8%
Public Admin
2.7%
Wholesale
2.4%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
Management
40.5%
Sales
19.0%
Food Prep
18.5%
Production
13.2%
Construction
8.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.5 min
Drove Alone 76.7%
Carpool 10.0%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 9.4%
Walked 2.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,816
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 55.6%
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
2.3%
5–9
3.1%
10–14
5.4%
15–19
6.3%
20–24
2.6%
25–34
5.8%
35–44
9.8%
45–54
15.1%
55–64
7.4%
65–74
8.7%
75–84
17.4%
85+
12.3%
Under 18: 14.4% Working age (18–64): 85.6% 65 and over: 33.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.1%
Naturalized Citizen 17.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
95.1%
Europe
4.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.9%
With a Disability 15.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.6%
Uninsured 2.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 84.6%
Has a Computer 88.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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