55011 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 55011, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

55011 is a zip code in Anoka County, Minnesota, which covers East Bethel, Linwood, and Oak Grove, with a total population of 10,844 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 55011 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 55011.

The estimated population of people living in 55011 is 10,844, with a median age of 40.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 55011 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,844
+0.18%
+2.13%
2020
10,825
+0.35%
-
2019
10,787
+2.79%
-
2018
10,494
 -1.17% -
2017
10,618
 - -

Population of 55011 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 55011 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
91.9%
91.4%
 +0.55%
Black/African American
0.1%
1.1%
 -90.91%
Native
0.4%
0.5%
 -20.00%
Hispanic
0.6%
1.9%
 -68.42%
Asian
4.2%
2.8%
 +50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
1.9%
 +31.58%
Other
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 55011 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 55011 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 55011 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 55011 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.3 -0.74% 42.5 -2.52% 37.5 -1.57%
2020 40.6 +0.74% 43.6 +6.6% 38.1 -2.06%
2019 40.3 -1.23% 40.9 +0.25% 38.9 -4.66%
2018 40.8 -0.49% 40.8 +0.99% 40.8 -1.21%
2017 41 - 40.4 - 41.3 -

The median age of the 55011 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 55011 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 666 +13.73% 630 +26.36% 759 806
10 to 19 746 -31.73% 581 +35.94% 527 806
20 to 29 558 -13.55% 634 -0.52% 475 625
30 to 39 742 -1.46% 622 -3.76% 723 593
40 to 49 550 +26.46% 732 -3.36% 699 705
50 to 59 1,300 -31.87% 1,127 -25.93% 928 861
60 to 69 614 +25.99% 535 +25.22% 782 666
70+ 293 +56.07% 288 +40.23% 483 406

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 55011 zip code is $115,617.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 55011.

  • Under 25
    $148,409.00
  • 25 to 44
    $116,309.00
  • 45 to 64
    $130,554.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,148.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 55011 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 55011, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 55011 is currently $119,621.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

11.29% of households in 55011 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 55011 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    4.11%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.92%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.66%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.75%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    35.79%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.47%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.29%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 55011 is $42,043.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 55011 by the total population of 55011.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 55011 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 55011 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    12.12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.49%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.18%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.03%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.19%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 55011 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 55011 zip over the age of 16 is 8,408.

Of those people, a total of 73.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 55011 is 71.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 55011 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 462 44.20% 15.70%
20 to 24 years 561 95.00% 20.30%
25 to 29 years 539 94.20% 1.60%
30 to 34 years 554 89.90% 1.60%
35 to 44 years 1,557 87.40% 1.80%
45 to 54 years 1,356 95.90% 1.00%
55 to 59 years 1,042 89.40% 1.80%
60 to 64 years 962 72.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,039 13.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 336 9.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 55011. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 7,936 73.80% 3.30%
Black or African American 13 92.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 29 75.90% 0.00%
Asian 333 73.00% 8.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 32 50.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 65 84.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 42 78.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,908 73.70% 3.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 55011 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 55011 is 5,992, with median earnings of $57,395.00.

Women in 55011 are earning approximately 59.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,992 $57,395.00
Male 3,175 $72,307.00
Female 2,817 $42,671.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 55011 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 496 $86,447.00
Business and Financial 286 $71,129.00
Computer and Mathematical 326 $84,435.00
Architecture and Engineering 164 $101,818.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 33 $0.00
Community and Social Service 56 $51,552.00
Legal 17 $0.00
Educational and Library 226 $54,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 112 $28,365.00
Healthcare Practitioners 464 $38,889.00
Healthcare Support 163 $34,821.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 60 $42,250.00
Law Enforcement 39 $79,063.00
Food Preparation and Serving 197 $14,653.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 90 $31,500.00
Personal Care and Service 131 $6,908.00
Sales 427 $51,563.00
Office and Administrative Support 694 $47,404.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 696 $79,863.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 243 $63,882.00
Production 660 $61,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 333 $67,734.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 55011 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 55011.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 302 $89,286.00 194 $48,382.00
Business and Financial 72 $92,895.00 214 $67,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 117 $86,767.00 209 $61,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 164 $101,818.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $0.00 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 5 $0.00 51 $51,336.00
Legal 0 $0.00 17 $0.00
Educational and Library 56 $87,188.00 170 $42,045.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 28 $69,444.00 84 $15,938.00
Healthcare Practitioners 26 $81,364.00 438 $37,362.00
Healthcare Support 27 $0.00 136 $38,611.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 28 $0.00 32 $0.00
Law Enforcement 22 $74,375.00 17 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 72 $26,538.00 125 $11,932.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 69 $44,271.00 21 $10,208.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $0.00 116 $5,921.00
Sales 242 $68,684.00 185 $43,031.00
Office and Administrative Support 122 $58,393.00 572 $45,769.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 696 $79,863.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 238 $64,211.00 5 $0.00
Production 527 $66,856.00 133 $51,023.00
Transportation and Material Moving 269 $75,018.00 64 $22,105.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,817 households in 55011, with an average household size of 2.84 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,184 families living in the 55011 zip code with an average family size of 3.06 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 55011:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,896 146 142 633
Average Household Size 3.08 4.21 2.98 1.39
Total Families 2,896 146 142 0
Average Household Size 3.06 3.45 2.62 0

Poverty

Of the 3,184 families living in 55011, 2.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 55011:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,938 housing units in 55011.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,817 96.93%
Vacant 121 3.07%

0.99% of the total 3,938 housing units in 55011 are rental units. This is approximately 39 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,757 are occupied by the owner - or 95.40% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 55011 is $1,568.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 55011 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    21
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    4
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    14
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    11
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    10
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 55011 is $305,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 55011 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    148
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    8
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    65
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    416
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,170
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,698
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    247
  • $1,000,000 or more
    5

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 55011. The chart below shows the number of properties in 55011 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    107
  • 1940 to 1949
    22
  • 1950 to 1959
    109
  • 1960 to 1969
    188
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,056
  • 1980 to 1989
    750
  • 1990 to 1999
    806
  • 2000 to 2009
    704
  • 2010 to 2013
    183
  • 2014 or later
    13

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 55011 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    38
  • 1 vehicle available
    318
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,486
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,975

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 55011 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 55011 that commute to work in a particular way.

35.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 55011.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    63
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    71
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    279
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    362
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    797
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    342
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    946
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    382
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    591
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    962
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    525
  • 90 or more minutes
    117

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 55011 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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