55016 ZIP Code
Cottage Grove, Minnesota
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 55016 |
| City/Town: | Cottage Grove |
| County: | Washington |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,842 |
| Median Household Income: | $117,255 |
| Per Capita Income: | $58,599 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,277 |
| Median Home Value: | $335,900 |
| Land Area: | 30.1 sq miles
78.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.9 sq miles
10.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.8167, -92.9337 |
Population Information (55016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,842 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,160 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,682 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,576 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,836 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,289 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,813 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,041 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,330 | 11.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,903 | 17.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,031 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,467 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,832 | 4.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,829 | 7.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,330 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 565 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (55016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $335,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,604 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,277 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,058 | 98.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 219 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,521 | 88.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,537 | 11.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (55016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,287 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 541 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 673 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,869 | 23.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,136 | 20.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,369 | 13.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,093 | 28.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,606 | 10.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 38.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (55016 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $117,255 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $132,932 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $126,462 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $58,599 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (55016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,843 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,160 | 97.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 601 | 2.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,755 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,906 | 79.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,475 | 16.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 768 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (55016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 30,899 | 79.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,426 | 6.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 22 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,273 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 55 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 505 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,662 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,499 | 3.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,019 | 5.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,378 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 78 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 100 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 463 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (55016 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 109 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 248 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 192 | 1.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 420 | 3.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 576 | 4.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,759 | 13.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,620 | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,798 | 29.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,153 | 16.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,183 | 16.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (55016 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,513 | 73.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,555 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 148 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 136 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 83 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,333 | 15.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (55016 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 158 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,325 | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,159 | 14.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 487 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,247 | 10.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 932 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 185 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,886 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,667 | 7.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,550 | 26.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,245 | 5.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 983 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,336 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (55016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (55016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,868 | 97.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 33,131 | 85.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,274 | 23.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 858 | 2.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (55016 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,070 | 84.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,312 | 25.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,352 | 25.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 435 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 269 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 489 | 3.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (55016 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,914 | 82.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,451 | 10.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 68 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 128 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 63 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 177 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 371 | 2.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 105 | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (55016 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 322 | 2.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,018 | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,957 | 14.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,036 | 22.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,600 | 12.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,137 | 16.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,865 | 14.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,160 | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 76 | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 106 | 0.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (55016 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 21 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 412 | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,695 | 12.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,585 | 34.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 5,083 | 38.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,481 | 11.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (55016 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,042 | 84.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 110 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,841 | 14.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 28 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (55016 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 397 | 3.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,598 | 19.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,231 | 47.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,832 | 29.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (55016 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 223 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 26 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 176 | 1.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 561 | 4.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,489 | 30.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,469 | 47.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,489 | 12.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 88 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (55016 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,036 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $689 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,604 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.02 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.38 |
Households (55016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,058 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,599 | 65.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,035 | 30.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,632 | 12.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,817 | 13.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,426 | 41.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,205 | 24.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.97 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.28 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (55016 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,780 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,326 | 29.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,012 | 61.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 298 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,095 | 7.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,532 | 30.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (55016 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,247 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 643 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 626 | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,622 | 45.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,400 | 23.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,956 | 19.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (55016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,313 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,957 | 6.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,726 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,348 | 8.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 305 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,751 | 52.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,292 | 38.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (55016 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,239 | 88.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,079 | 10.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,855 | 45.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,200 | 53.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 469 | 11.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 24 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (55016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,997 | 92.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 274 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,845 | 1038.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,845 | 1038.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,845 | 1038.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 230 | 83.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 601 | 219.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 28 | 10.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 684 | 249.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 102 | 37.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (55016 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,266 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 32,254 | 88.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,012 | 11.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,203 | 3.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 558 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,682 | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 569 | 1.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (55016 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,058 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,669 | 97.0% | 89.4% |
Cottage Grove, MN55016