ZIP Code 55042 Demographics

Washington County, Minnesota  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 55042 compared to county averages.

Total Population

12,647

↓ 95.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$157,923

↑ +42.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$559,700

↑ +47.6% vs county

Median Age

41.4 yrs

↓ +4.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.1%

↓ +3.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 55042 compares to Washington County and Minnesota overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 55042 $158k Washington $111k Minnesota $84k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 55042 $560k Washington $379k Minnesota $287k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

37.6%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

92.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

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per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 55042 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$559,700
Down Payment (20%)$111,940
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$3,553P&I: $2830 | Tax: $560 | Ins: $163
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $2,053/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 55042, sorted by distance.

55128 3.2 mi away washington county 55125 5.5 mi away washington county 55119 6.6 mi away ramsey county 55129 6.8 mi away washington county 55001 7.4 mi away washington county 55106 7.6 mi away ramsey county 55130 9.1 mi away ramsey county 55155 9.3 mi away ramsey county

About Washington County

Washington County is located in Minnesota and has a total population of 268,651. The county's median household income is $110,828 and median home value is $379,300. ZIP code 55042 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

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Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.