55001 ZIP Code, Afton, MN
55001 is a ZIP code in Afton, Minnesota in Washington County. It covers 27 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 55043, 55129 and 55125. 3,027 people live here in 1,231 households. With about 112 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (98%). Median household income is $133,581, above the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 51.6, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Afton, MN
- County: Washington County
- Land area: 27 sq mi
- Population: 3,027
- Median household income: $133,581
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,027 |
| Households | 1,231 |
| Median household income | $133,581 |
| Income per person | $65,669 |
| Median age | 51.6 |
| Homeowners | 98.4% |
| Median home value | $673,900 |
| Median rent | $2,333 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% |
| Broadband internet | 96.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.7% |
| $10–15K | 1.4% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 1.7% |
| $35–50K | 2.7% |
| $50–75K | 11.7% |
| $75–100K | 7.7% |
| $100–150K | 28.1% |
| $150–200K | 18.0% |
| $200K+ | 25.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.6% |
| 10–19 | 9.9% |
| 20–24 | 1.8% |
| 25–34 | 9.1% |
| 35–44 | 10.8% |
| 45–54 | 8.7% |
| 55–64 | 21.6% |
| 65–74 | 17.8% |
| 75+ | 7.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 54.8% |
| Owned outright | 41.2% |
| Rented | 1.5% |
| Vacant | 2.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 99.5% |
| Townhome | 0.5% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 55001
102 business establishments with 594 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 21
- Construction: 16
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 10
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 9
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 7
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 7
- Accommodation and Food Services: 5
- Wholesale Trade: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 55043 — Lakeland city, MN (3.8 mi)
- 55129 — Woodbury city, MN (3.8 mi)
- 55125 — Woodbury city, MN (6 mi)
- 55042 — Lake Elmo city, MN (7.1 mi)
- 55003 — Bayport city, MN (7.8 mi)
- 55016 — Cottage Grove city, MN (8 mi)
- 54016 — Hudson city, WI (8.3 mi)
- 55055 — Newport city, MN (8.9 mi)
Areas that include 55001
- Afton, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Washington County ZIP codes — 19 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 18: highest median household income in Washington County
- No. 1 of 18: highest median home value in Washington County
- No. 1 of 18: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Washington County
- No. 3 of 18: highest median age in Washington County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 55001, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 55001 in?
- 55001 is a Afton, MN mailing address. By land area, 93% lies inside Afton; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 55001 in?
- 55001 is in Washington County.
- What is the population of 55001?
- About 3,027 people (±64), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,995.
- What is the median household income in 55001?
- $133,581 (±$15,478), compared with $89,062 for Minnesota as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 55001?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 55001 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 55001?
- The closest, measured center to center: 55043 (3.8 mi, Lakeland), 55129 (3.8 mi, Woodbury), 55125 (6 mi, Woodbury), 55042 (7.1 mi, Lake Elmo), 55003 (7.8 mi, Bayport) and 55016 (8 mi, Cottage Grove).
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