Zip code 55054: Elko New Market, Minnesota
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 55054
55054 is an urban zip code in Elko New Market, Minnesota (Scott County), covering 1 sq mi of land. About 2,831 people live here, or 2,820 per square mile. The median resident is 33.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $157,096 a year, about 1.9× the national median of $80,734. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $433,100, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 92% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $2,200 a month.
46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.1 minutes each way, and 18% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in business and finance; healthcare; and management.
How 55054 compares
- Broadband access98.5%99thStrengthU.S. 91% · MN 91.6%8th of 851 in MN
- Homeownership rate92.1%98thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · MN 72.2%135th of 851 in MN
- Median household income$157,09696thStrengthU.S. $80,734 · MN $89,0628th of 846 in MN
- 95thU.S. 22% · MN 22.9%76th of 854 in MN
- Median gross rent$2,20090thU.S. $1,413 · MN $1,2803rd of 757 in MN
- Median earnings per worker$72,51089thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · MN $54,38940th of 851 in MN
- Per capita income$51,78575thU.S. $44,673 · MN $48,237117th of 853 in MN
- Healthcare workers11.4%75thU.S. 9.7% · MN 10.9%314th of 852 in MN
- 73rdU.S. 35.7% · MN 39.4%104th of 854 in MN
- Work from home18.1%72ndU.S. 15.1% · MN 17.6%174th of 852 in MN
- Average commute29.1 min69thU.S. 26.4 min · MN 22.7 min181st of 849 in MN
- Housing vacancy9.4%68thU.S. 10.1% · MN 9.3%444th of 851 in MN
- Median home value$433,10067thU.S. $332,700 · MN $329,30057th of 842 in MN
- Population density2,820/sq mi65thU.S. 95/sq mi · MN 72/sq mi68th of 854 in MN
- Tech workers2.6%45thU.S. 3.8% · MN 4%248th of 852 in MN
- Diversity index40.837thU.S. 61.4 · MN 41.1133rd of 854 in MN
- 26thU.S. 14.1% · MN 8.7%229th of 854 in MN
- Government workers10.7%24thU.S. 14.5% · MN 12.9%619th of 852 in MN
- Median age33.714thU.S. 38.9 · MN 38.8797th of 854 in MN
- 14thU.S. 10% · MN 9.3%767th of 852 in MN
- Uninsured rate2.1%6thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · MN 4.7%733rd of 853 in MN
- Population2,8315thU.S. 334,922,499 · MN 5,739,445347th of 854 in MN
- Veterans1.5%3rdU.S. 6.2% · MN 5.9%838th of 854 in MN
- Poverty rate1.8%1stStrengthU.S. 12.5% · MN 9.3%838th of 852 in MN
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · MN 4.1%846th of 853 in MN
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · MN 48.1%733rd of 828 in MN
- 1stU.S. 17.2% · MN 17.3%849th of 854 in MN
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · MN 0.453846th of 848 in MN
| Measure | 55054 | Scott | MN | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadband accessStrength | 98.5% | 95% | 91.6% | 91% | 8th of 851 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 92.1% | 83.8% | 72.2% | 65.2% | 135th of 851 | |
| Median household incomeStrength | $157,096 | $119,314 | $89,062 | $80,734 | 8th of 846 | |
| Residents under 18 | 30% | 25.8% | 22.9% | 22% | 76th of 854 | |
| Median gross rent | $2,200 | $1,568 | $1,280 | $1,413 | 3rd of 757 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $72,510 | $62,423 | $54,389 | $49,666 | 40th of 851 | |
| Per capita income | $51,785 | $54,014 | $48,237 | $44,673 | 117th of 853 | |
| Healthcare workers | 11.4% | 8.9% | 10.9% | 9.7% | 314th of 852 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.5% | 44.1% | 39.4% | 35.7% | 104th of 854 | |
| Work from home | 18.1% | 19.7% | 17.6% | 15.1% | 174th of 852 | |
| Average commute | 29.1 min | 24.8 min | 22.7 min | 26.4 min | 181st of 849 | |
| Housing vacancy | 9.4% | 3% | 9.3% | 10.1% | 444th of 851 | |
| Median home value | $433,100 | $419,400 | $329,300 | $332,700 | 57th of 842 | |
| Population density | 2,820/sq mi | 434/sq mi | 72/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 68th of 854 | |
| Tech workers | 2.6% | 4.6% | 4% | 3.8% | 248th of 852 | |
| Diversity index | 40.8 | 41.4 | 41.1 | 61.4 | 133rd of 854 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 4.5% | 10.2% | 8.7% | 14.1% | 229th of 854 | |
| Government workers | 10.7% | 11.2% | 12.9% | 14.5% | 619th of 852 | |
| Median age | 33.7 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 38.9 | 797th of 854 | |
| Self-employed workers | 6.5% | 8.1% | 9.3% | 10% | 767th of 852 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 2.1% | 3.7% | 4.7% | 8.4% | 733rd of 853 | |
| Population | 2,831 | 154,557 | 5,739,445 | 334,922,499 | 347th of 854 | |
| Veterans | 1.5% | 5.2% | 5.9% | 6.2% | 838th of 854 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 1.8% | 4.6% | 9.3% | 12.5% | 838th of 852 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 3.5% | 4.1% | 5.2% | 846th of 853 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 15.7% | 51.9% | 48.1% | 51.1% | 733rd of 828 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 3.5% | 12.7% | 17.3% | 17.2% | 849th of 854 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.261 | 0.412 | 0.453 | 0.483 | 846th of 848 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White76%
- Black9%
- Hispanic4%
- Asian2%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial9%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 881
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Family households
- 89.3%
- Married couples
- 81.7%
- Living alone
- 5.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 1.5%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 972
- Owner-occupied
- 92.1%
- Vacant
- 9.4%
- Median year built
- 2005
- Median rooms
- 8.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 15.7%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 15.7%
- Home value to income
- 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 55054 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $87,662 | $74,888 |
| Service | $30,781 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $70,238 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $83,690 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $61,179 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 95%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 17.7%
- Households with broadband
- 98.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 82%
- No internet access
- 1.5%
- Without health insurance
- 2.1%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Elko New Market
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Scott County
- Center point
- 44.5715° N, 93.3507° W
- Land area
- 1 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Elko New Market100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 55054
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55020 | Elko New Market, MN | 1.3 mi | $131,071 |
| 55088 | Webster, MN | 3.7 mi | $132,917 |
| 55044 | Lakeville, MN | 6.1 mi | $141,551 |
| 55372 | Prior Lake, MN | 8.3 mi | $145,499 |
| 55046 | Lonsdale, MN | 9.4 mi | $95,912 |
| 55010 | Castle Rock, MN · PO box | 9.9 mi | — |
| 55057 | Northfield, MN | 11 mi | $92,622 |
| 55024 | Farmington, MN | 11 mi | $127,280 |
| 55306 | Burnsville, MN | 11 mi | $100,515 |
| 56071 | New Prague, MN | 12 mi | $115,690 |
| 55019 | Dundas, MN | 12 mi | $117,381 |
| 55378 | Savage, MN | 13 mi | $124,871 |
Zip codes like 55054 elsewhere
Questions about 55054
What city is zip code 55054?
55054 is assigned to Elko New Market, Minnesota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 55054 in?
55054 is in Scott County, Minnesota.
What is the population of 55054?
About 2,831 people live in 55054, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 55054 in?
55054 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 55054?
The median household income in 55054 is $157,096.
What zip codes are near 55054?
The closest zip codes to 55054 are 55020, 55088, 55044, 55372, 55046.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 55054, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.