55390 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 55390, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

55390 is a zip code in Wright County, Minnesota, which covers Marysville, Middleville, Montrose, Victor, Waverly, and Woodland, with a total population of 2,973 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 55390 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 55390.

The estimated population of people living in 55390 is 2,973, with a median age of 39.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 55390 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,973
+10.44%
+16.54%
2020
2,692
+9.16%
-
2019
2,466
 -3.22% -
2018
2,548
 -0.12% -
2017
2,551
 - -

Population of 55390 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 55390 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
93.8%
95.8%
 -2.09%
Black/African American
1%
0.4%
 +150.00%
Native
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
2.8%
1.6%
 +75.00%
Asian
0.2%
0.5%
 -60.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
1.1%
 +90.91%
Other
0.1%
0.4%
 -75.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 55390 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 55390 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 55390 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 55390 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39 +4.84% 38.7 +9.01% 39.2 +3.16%
2020 37.2 -6.77% 35.5 -11.25% 38 -4.52%
2019 39.9 +6.97% 40 +5.82% 39.8 +8.15%
2018 37.3 +3.32% 37.8 +3.28% 36.8 +3.08%
2017 36.1 - 36.6 - 35.7 -

The median age of the 55390 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 55390 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 9 242 +5.51% 167 -2.37% 252 162
10 to 19 140 +31.65% 130 +9.69% 185 136
20 to 29 105 +101.64% 188 +19.48% 237 217
30 to 39 237 -43.95% 199 3.02% 147 191
40 to 49 141 +47.91% 161 +17.02% 221 189
50 to 59 190 +55.11% 189 -6.51% 310 176
60 to 69 162 -7.79% 123 +40.09% 146 177
70+ 100 +23.56% 77 +37.93% 119 108

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 55390 zip code is $99,519.00.

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 55390.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $100,957.00
  • 45 to 64
    $103,869.00
  • 65 and over
    $58,636.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 55390 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 55390, 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 55390 is currently $105,171.00.

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.

7.81% of households in 55390 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 55390 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    5.58%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.87%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.57%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    20.45%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    32.06%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.67%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.81%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 55390 is $38,690.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 55390 by the total population of 55390.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 55390 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 55390 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
    3.20%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.87%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.59%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.13%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 55390 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 55390 zip over the age of 16 is 2,331.

Of those people, a total of 75.50% 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 55390 is 73.80%.

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 55390 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 93 69.90% 9.20%
20 to 24 years 79 84.80% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 375 90.40% 2.70%
30 to 34 years 169 74.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 389 87.10% 0.60%
45 to 54 years 450 89.10% 2.20%
55 to 59 years 226 92.90% 0.50%
60 to 64 years 176 58.50% 10.70%
65 to 74 years 287 35.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 87 9.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 55390. 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 2,207 76.00% 2.10%
Black or African American 22 31.80% 42.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 6 50.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 67 89.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 29 41.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 84 89.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,192 75.80% 2.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 55390 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 55390 is 1,721, with median earnings of $45,816.00.

Women in 55390 are earning approximately 73.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,721 $45,816.00
Male 944 $53,857.00
Female 777 $39,724.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 55390 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 208 $66,176.00
Business and Financial 67 $72,083.00
Computer and Mathematical 35 $86,875.00
Architecture and Engineering 12 $69,167.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 12 $46,875.00
Legal 10 $36,667.00
Educational and Library 68 $39,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 19 $48,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 78 $56,250.00
Healthcare Support 36 $23,929.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 25 $54,583.00
Food Preparation and Serving 68 $28,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 49 $29,779.00
Personal Care and Service 52 $26,250.00
Sales 140 $42,885.00
Office and Administrative Support 206 $51,071.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 199 $48,882.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 70 $55,658.00
Production 238 $45,136.00
Transportation and Material Moving 67 $44,375.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 55390 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 55390.

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 137 $64,787.00 71 $84,063.00
Business and Financial 41 $79,306.00 26 $66,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 18 $110,833.00 17 $74,531.00
Architecture and Engineering 12 $69,167.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 2 $0.00 10 $46,250.00
Legal 0 $0.00 10 $36,667.00
Educational and Library 8 $66,250.00 60 $38,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4 $0.00 15 $49,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 15 $76,528.00 63 $42,188.00
Healthcare Support 3 $0.00 33 $23,393.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 19 $0.00 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 19 $21,625.00 49 $33,295.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 22 $39,167.00 27 $28,750.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00 49 $30,750.00
Sales 74 $44,886.00 66 $12,174.00
Office and Administrative Support 41 $58,594.00 165 $46,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 195 $48,618.00 4 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 69 $55,592.00 1 $0.00
Production 147 $46,152.00 91 $42,772.00
Transportation and Material Moving 65 $50,313.00 2 $0.00

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 1,076 households in 55390, with an average household size of 2.71 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 790 families living in the 55390 zip code with an average family size of 3.08 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 55390:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 729 39 22 286
Average Household Size 3.2 3.26 3.36 1.33
Total Families 729 39 22 0
Average Household Size 3.08 3.03 3.18 0

Poverty

Of the 790 families living in 55390, 0.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 55390:

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 1,127 housing units in 55390.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,076 95.47%
Vacant 51 4.53%

8.43% of the total 1,127 housing units in 55390 are rental units. This is approximately 95 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 965 are occupied by the owner - or 85.63% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 55390 is $934.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 55390 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
    16
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    60
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    14
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    17
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    4

Property Value

The median value of a property in 55390 is $257,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 55390 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    11
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    35
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    146
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    420
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    237
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    85
  • $1,000,000 or more
    31

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 55390. The chart below shows the number of properties in 55390 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    186
  • 1940 to 1949
    33
  • 1950 to 1959
    44
  • 1960 to 1969
    64
  • 1970 to 1979
    108
  • 1980 to 1989
    86
  • 1990 to 1999
    146
  • 2000 to 2009
    316
  • 2010 to 2013
    144
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 55390 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    3
  • 1 vehicle available
    214
  • 2 vehicles available
    376
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    483

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 55390 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 55390 that commute to work in a particular way.

34.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 55390.

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
    12
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    68
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    147
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    170
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    218
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    72
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    126
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    40
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    149
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    253
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    168
  • 90 or more minutes
    44

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 55390 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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