Zip code 55371: Princeton, Minnesota

Q: What city is zip code 55371?

55371 is assigned to Princeton, Minnesota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 55371 in?

55371 is mostly in Mille Lacs County, but it extends into 3 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 55371?

About 18,103 people live in 55371, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 55371?

The median household income in 55371 is $93,824.

Q: What zip codes are near 55371?

The closest zip codes to 55371 are 55398, 56363, 55017, 55377, 56357.

Residential delivery areaMille Lacs CountyCentral Time

Population

18,103

Median household income

$94K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$327K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$975/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

196 sq mi

92 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 55371

55371 is a small-town zip code in Princeton, Minnesota (Mille Lacs County), covering 196 sq mi of land. About 18,103 people live here, or 92 per square mile. The median resident is 39.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $93,824 a year, 16% above the national median of $80,734. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $327,200, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 85% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $975 a month.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.8 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and office and administrative support.

How 55371 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate84.9%
89th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MN 72.2%392nd of 851 in MN
Average commute31.8 min
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MN 22.7 min89th of 849 in MN
Residents under 1824.8%
73rd
U.S. 22% · MN 22.9%265th of 854 in MN
Veterans7.2%
69th
U.S. 6.2% · MN 5.9%375th of 854 in MN
Median household income$93,824
66th
U.S. $80,734 · MN $89,062208th of 846 in MN
Median earnings per worker$51,672
60th
U.S. $49,666 · MN $54,389306th of 851 in MN
Housing vacancy7.6%
57th
U.S. 10.1% · MN 9.3%521st of 851 in MN
Residents 65 and older17.1%
54th
U.S. 17.2% · MN 17.3%583rd of 854 in MN
Median age39.3
52nd
U.S. 38.9 · MN 38.8594th of 854 in MN
Healthcare workers9.5%
50th
U.S. 9.7% · MN 10.9%484th of 852 in MN
Median home value$327,200
49th
U.S. $332,700 · MN $329,300205th of 842 in MN
Per capita income$38,223
45th
U.S. $44,673 · MN $48,237526th of 853 in MN
Government workers12.7%
42nd
U.S. 14.5% · MN 12.9%432nd of 852 in MN
Broadband access91%
41st
U.S. 91% · MN 91.6%316th of 851 in MN
Self-employed workers8.1%
34th
U.S. 10% · MN 9.3%664th of 852 in MN
Work from home9.4%
31st
U.S. 15.1% · MN 17.6%555th of 852 in MN
Population18,103
28th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MN 5,739,445108th of 854 in MN
Rent-burdened renters44.1%
26th
U.S. 51.1% · MN 48.1%368th of 828 in MN
Poverty rate6.4%
21st
U.S. 12.5% · MN 9.3%582nd of 852 in MN
Median gross rent$975
19th
U.S. $1,413 · MN $1,280321st of 757 in MN
Bachelor's degree or higher19.6%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MN 39.4%587th of 854 in MN
Tech workers1.3%
18th
U.S. 3.8% · MN 4%463rd of 852 in MN
Uninsured rate3.4%
16th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MN 4.7%546th of 853 in MN
Population density92/sq mi
12th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MN 72/sq mi254th of 854 in MN
Unemployment rate2.5%
10th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MN 4.1%553rd of 853 in MN
Diversity index15.8
9th
U.S. 61.4 · MN 41.1525th of 854 in MN
Foreign-born residents1.4%
8th
U.S. 14.1% · MN 8.7%498th of 854 in MN
Income inequality (Gini)0.368
6th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MN 0.453690th of 848 in MN

Measure	55371	Mille Lacs	MN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MN
Homeownership rateStrength	84.9%	77.9%	72.2%	65.2%	89th	392nd of 851
Average commuteWeakness	31.8 min	32 min	22.7 min	26.4 min	82nd	89th of 849
Residents under 18	24.8%	23.1%	22.9%	22%	73rd	265th of 854
Veterans	7.2%	7.9%	5.9%	6.2%	69th	375th of 854
Median household income	$93,824	$72,729	$89,062	$80,734	66th	208th of 846
Median earnings per worker	$51,672	$47,185	$54,389	$49,666	60th	306th of 851
Housing vacancy	7.6%	18.3%	9.3%	10.1%	57th	521st of 851
Residents 65 and older	17.1%	18.6%	17.3%	17.2%	54th	583rd of 854
Median age	39.3	41.2	38.8	38.9	52nd	594th of 854
Healthcare workers	9.5%	9.5%	10.9%	9.7%	50th	484th of 852
Median home value	$327,200	$258,300	$329,300	$332,700	49th	205th of 842
Per capita income	$38,223	$36,173	$48,237	$44,673	45th	526th of 853
Government workers	12.7%	14.4%	12.9%	14.5%	42nd	432nd of 852
Broadband access	91%	87.4%	91.6%	91%	41st	316th of 851
Self-employed workers	8.1%	9.9%	9.3%	10%	34th	664th of 852
Work from home	9.4%	10.2%	17.6%	15.1%	31st	555th of 852
Population	18,103	27,125	5,739,445	334,922,499	28th	108th of 854
Rent-burdened renters	44.1%	42%	48.1%	51.1%	26th	368th of 828
Poverty rate	6.4%	10.4%	9.3%	12.5%	21st	582nd of 852
Median gross rent	$975	$903	$1,280	$1,413	19th	321st of 757
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19.6%	18.2%	39.4%	35.7%	19th	587th of 854
Tech workers	1.3%	1.3%	4%	3.8%	18th	463rd of 852
Uninsured rateStrength	3.4%	4.9%	4.7%	8.4%	16th	546th of 853
Population density	92/sq mi	47/sq mi	72/sq mi	95/sq mi	12th	254th of 854
Unemployment rateStrength	2.5%	4%	4.1%	5.2%	10th	553rd of 853
Diversity index	15.8	22.2	41.1	61.4	9th	525th of 854
Foreign-born residents	1.4%	1.4%	8.7%	14.1%	8th	498th of 854
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.368	0.416	0.453	0.483	6th	690th 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

Under 5

19%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

15%

35–44

12%

45–54

13%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

39.3

Under 18

24.8%

65 and over

17.1%

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Black0.1%
Hispanic2%
Asian1.0%
Native American0.5%
Pacific Islander0%
Other1%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

15.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

85%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.6%

Other

0.0%

Households

Households: 6,440
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 75%
Married couples: 59.2%
Living alone: 20.4%
Veterans (of adults): 7.2%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

11%

$25–50k

14%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

25%

$150–200k

16%

$200k+

Median household income

55371

$93,824

Mille Lacs Co.

$72,729

Minnesota

$89,062

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$38,223

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

6.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

21.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.368

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

55371

$327,200

Mille Lacs Co.

$258,300

Minnesota

$329,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

55371

$975

Mille Lacs Co.

$903

Minnesota

$1,280

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

88%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.0%

Housing units: 6,972
Owner-occupied: 84.9%
Vacant: 7.6%
Median year built: 1989
Median rooms: 6.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 30.8%
Home value to income: 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

79%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

0.3%

Walked

0.5%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.7%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

14%

10–19

25%

20–29

12%

30–44

21%

45–59

13%

60+

16%

Average commute

31.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

68.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

14%

Transportation and moving

12%

Office and admin

11%

Healthcare

Production

Management

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Education

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

0.9%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.6%

Industries

Manufacturing

16%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Construction

12%

Retail

11%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Other services

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

Information

0.7%

Median earnings per worker

$51,672

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	55371	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$67,331	$74,888
Service	$31,647	$26,804
Sales and office	$39,185	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$75,045	$49,199
Production and transportation	$48,214	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

36%

Some college

26%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 94.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.2%
Households with broadband: 91%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 68.9%
No internet access: 6.8%
Without health insurance: 3.4%
Limited-English households: 0.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Princeton
State: Minnesota
County: Mille Lacs County
Center point: 45.5756° N, 93.5892° W
Land area: 196 sq mi
Water area: 5.9 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

55371 spans 4 counties

Mille Lacs County42% of land
Sherburne County30% of land
Isanti County26% of land
Benton County2% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Princeton2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 55371

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
55398	Zimmerman, MN	8.1 mi	17,688	$103,419	$355,100
56363	Pease, MN	8.9 mi	238	$67,500	$175,800
55017	Dalbo, MN	9.9 mi	799	$62,188	$325,500
55377	Santiago, MN · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
56357	Oak Park, MN	13 mi	1,230	$114,531	$294,300
56313	Bock, MN	15 mi	49	$48,333	$144,600
56330	Foreston, MN	15 mi	2,097	$84,519	$278,300
55008	Cambridge, MN	15 mi	16,729	$84,513	$290,700
55309	Big Lake, MN	15 mi	21,378	$121,711	$361,100
56353	Milaca, MN	16 mi	9,546	$78,763	$263,200
55308	Becker, MN	16 mi	10,321	$106,510	$337,500
55040	Isanti, MN	17 mi	14,837	$90,900	$314,000

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Questions about 55371

What city is zip code 55371?

55371 is assigned to Princeton, Minnesota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 55371 in?

55371 is mostly in Mille Lacs County, but it extends into 3 other counties.

What is the population of 55371?

About 18,103 people live in 55371, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 55371 in?

55371 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 55371?

The median household income in 55371 is $93,824.

What zip codes are near 55371?

The closest zip codes to 55371 are 55398, 56363, 55017, 55377, 56357.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 55371, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.