55309 ZIP Code, Big Lake, MN
55309 is a ZIP code in Big Lake, Minnesota in Sherburne County. It covers 62 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 55308, 55362 and 55330. 21,378 people live here in 7,152 households. With about 343 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (91%). Median household income is $121,711, above the Minnesota median of $89,062; 43% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Big Lake, MN
- County: Sherburne County
- Land area: 62 sq mi
- Population: 21,378
- Median household income: $121,711
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 21,378 |
| Households | 7,152 |
| Median household income | $121,711 |
| Income per person | $48,185 |
| Median age | 36 |
| Homeowners | 90.6% |
| Median home value | $361,100 |
| Median rent | $1,408 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 33.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 42.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% |
| Broadband internet | 95.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.3% |
| $10–15K | 1.2% |
| $15–25K | 1.8% |
| $25–35K | 2.8% |
| $35–50K | 5.2% |
| $50–75K | 12.3% |
| $75–100K | 11.9% |
| $100–150K | 26.6% |
| $150–200K | 19.4% |
| $200K+ | 17.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.5% |
| 10–19 | 15.8% |
| 20–24 | 7.9% |
| 25–34 | 10.4% |
| 35–44 | 15.6% |
| 45–54 | 15.9% |
| 55–64 | 12.4% |
| 65–74 | 6.2% |
| 75+ | 2.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 66.0% |
| Owned outright | 20.5% |
| Rented | 8.9% |
| Vacant | 4.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 90.1% |
| Townhome | 2.1% |
| 2–4 units | 0.5% |
| 5–19 units | 2.5% |
| 20+ units | 2.1% |
| Mobile / other | 2.8% |
Businesses in 55309
395 business establishments with 3,636 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 92
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 50
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 38
- Retail Trade: 35
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 26
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 26
- Manufacturing: 25
- Accommodation and Food Services: 22
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 55308 — Becker city, MN (5.5 mi)
- 55362 — Monticello city, MN (7.8 mi)
- 55330 — Elk River city, MN (8.7 mi)
- 55398 — Zimmerman city, MN (8.9 mi)
- 55301 — Albertville city, MN (9.9 mi)
- 55376 — St. Michael city, MN (11.9 mi)
- 55319 — Clear Lake city, MN (12.4 mi)
- 55313 — Buffalo city, MN (15.2 mi)
Areas that include 55309
- Big Lake, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Sherburne County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 7: highest median household income in Sherburne County
- No. 3 of 7: highest median home value in Sherburne County
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Sherburne County
- No. 1 of 7: highest share of households with children in Sherburne County
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Sherburne County
- No. 3 of 7: lowest median age in Sherburne County
- No. 5 of 7: highest median age in Sherburne County
- No. 2 of 7: fastest population growth in Sherburne County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 55309, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 55309 in?
- 55309 is a Big Lake, MN mailing address. By land area, 11% lies inside Big Lake; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 55309 in?
- 55309 is in Sherburne County.
- What is the population of 55309?
- About 21,378 people (±694), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 20,387.
- What is the median household income in 55309?
- $121,711 (±$8,398), 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 55309?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 55309 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 55309?
- The closest, measured center to center: 55308 (5.5 mi, Becker), 55362 (7.8 mi, Monticello), 55330 (8.7 mi, Elk River), 55398 (8.9 mi, Zimmerman), 55301 (9.9 mi, Albertville) and 55376 (11.9 mi, St. Michael).
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