55073 ZIP Code, Scandia, MN
55073 is a ZIP code in Scandia, Minnesota — mostly in Washington County (86% of its land), with smaller parts in Chisago County. It covers 28 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 55047, 55013 and 54020. 4,169 people live here in 1,427 households. With about 149 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (89%). Median household income is $128,723, above the Minnesota median of $89,062; 42% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Scandia, MN
- County: Washington County
- Land area: 28 sq mi
- Population: 4,169
- Median household income: $128,723
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,169 |
| Households | 1,427 |
| Median household income | $128,723 |
| Income per person | $53,362 |
| Median age | 41.5 |
| Homeowners | 89.0% |
| Median home value | $462,400 |
| Median rent | $991 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 32.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 42.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.8% |
| Broadband internet | 89.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.2% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 7.6% |
| $35–50K | 4.8% |
| $50–75K | 11.7% |
| $75–100K | 13.4% |
| $100–150K | 18.3% |
| $150–200K | 24.4% |
| $200K+ | 18.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 18.2% |
| 10–19 | 13.9% |
| 20–24 | 0.9% |
| 25–34 | 8.8% |
| 35–44 | 14.8% |
| 45–54 | 11.8% |
| 55–64 | 12.2% |
| 65–74 | 13.1% |
| 75+ | 6.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 62.7% |
| Owned outright | 22.6% |
| Rented | 10.1% |
| Vacant | 4.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 93.2% |
| Townhome | 5.7% |
| 2–4 units | 0.3% |
| 5–19 units | 0.6% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.1% |
Businesses in 55073
100 business establishments with 437 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 31
- Retail Trade: 9
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 9
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 9
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 8
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 6
- Manufacturing: 5
- Wholesale Trade: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 55047 — Scandia city, MN (5.3 mi)
- 55013 — Chisago City city, MN (5.9 mi)
- 54020 — Osceola village, WI (8.2 mi)
- 55045 — Lindstrom city, MN (8.3 mi)
- 55025 — Columbus city, MN (9.1 mi)
- 55074 — Shafer city, MN (9.4 mi)
- 55038 — Hugo city, MN (10.2 mi)
- 55012 — Center City city, MN (11.4 mi)
Areas that include 55073
- Scandia, MN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Chisago County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Washington County ZIP codes — 19 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 18: highest median household income in Washington County
- No. 2 of 18: highest share of households with children in Washington County
- No. 6 of 18: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Washington County
- No. 4 of 18: fastest population growth in Washington County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 55073, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 55073 in?
- 55073 is a Scandia, MN mailing address. By land area, 83% lies inside Scandia, 3% lies inside Forest Lake and 1% lies inside Chisago City; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 55073 in?
- 55073 is mostly in Washington County (86% of its land), with smaller parts in Chisago County.
- What is the population of 55073?
- About 4,169 people (±492), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,532.
- What is the median household income in 55073?
- $128,723 (±$23,447), 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 55073?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 55073 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 55073?
- The closest, measured center to center: 55047 (5.3 mi, Scandia), 55013 (5.9 mi, Chisago City), 54020 (8.2 mi, Osceola), 55045 (8.3 mi, Lindstrom), 55025 (9.1 mi, Columbus) and 55074 (9.4 mi, Shafer).
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