55042 ZIP Code
Lake Elmo, Minnesota
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 55042 |
| City/Town: | Lake Elmo |
| County: | Washington |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,647 |
| Median Household Income: | $157,923 |
| Per Capita Income: | $80,594 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,643 |
| Median Home Value: | $559,700 |
| Land Area: | 24.9 sq miles
64.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.1 sq miles
5.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.9883, -92.8924 |
Population Information (55042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,647 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,404 | 50.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,243 | 49.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 915 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 873 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 820 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,001 | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 696 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 932 | 7.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,797 | 14.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,968 | 15.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 878 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 770 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,128 | 8.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 654 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 215 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (55042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $559,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | -- / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,643 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,514 | 97.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 129 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,163 | 92.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 351 | 7.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (55042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,342 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 62 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 67 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,247 | 14.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,344 | 16.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 517 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,134 | 37.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,971 | 23.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 61.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (55042 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $157,923 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $221,762 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $183,355 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $80,594 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (55042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,657 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,450 | 96.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 207 | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,171 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,522 | 85.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 564 | 8.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 340 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 24 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (55042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,330 | 89.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 557 | 4.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 261 | 2.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 62 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 430 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 189 | 1.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 496 | 3.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 452 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 13 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (55042 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 159 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 31 | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 91 | 2.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 212 | 4.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 155 | 3.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 454 | 10.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 339 | 7.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 731 | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 520 | 11.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,822 | 40.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (55042 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,005 | 62.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 368 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 70 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 28 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 70 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,813 | 28.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (55042 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 87 | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 201 | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,032 | 16.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 487 | 7.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 516 | 8.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 283 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 73 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 822 | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 791 | 12.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,301 | 20.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 438 | 6.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 250 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 169 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (55042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.0% | 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 (55042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,386 | 97.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,060 | 87.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,789 | 22.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 261 | 2.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (55042 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,709 | 82.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,235 | 27.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,305 | 28.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 88 | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 4 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 70 | 1.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (55042 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,906 | 84.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 253 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 64 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 82 | 1.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 338 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (55042 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 153 | 3.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,382 | 29.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 629 | 13.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 710 | 15.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 389 | 8.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 661 | 14.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 174 | 3.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 311 | 6.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 29 | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 205 | 4.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (55042 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 25 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 129 | 2.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 487 | 10.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,595 | 34.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,782 | 38.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 625 | 13.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (55042 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,828 | 84.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 30 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 598 | 13.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 24 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 12 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 12 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (55042 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 153 | 3.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 663 | 14.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,527 | 56.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,171 | 25.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (55042 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 222 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 78 | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 52 | 1.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 223 | 5.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,134 | 27.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,214 | 53.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 240 | 5.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (55042 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,699 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $859 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | -- / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.87 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.92 | 2.38 |
Households (55042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,514 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,273 | 72.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,530 | 33.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 417 | 9.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 647 | 14.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,700 | 37.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,379 | 30.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.79 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.15 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (55042 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,023 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,318 | 26.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,359 | 66.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 145 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 152 | 3.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,180 | 23.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (55042 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,344 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 388 | 11.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 150 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,312 | 39.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 893 | 26.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 601 | 18.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (55042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,295 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 674 | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,647 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,069 | 8.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 56 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 451 | 42.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 562 | 52.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (55042 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,364 | 89.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,103 | 8.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 248 | 22.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 847 | 76.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 203 | 18.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 8 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (55042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,022 | 95.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 84 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 625 | 744.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 625 | 744.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 625 | 744.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 105 | 125.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 250 | 297.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 98 | 116.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (55042 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,732 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,925 | 93.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 807 | 6.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 263 | 2.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 87 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 243 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 214 | 1.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (55042 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,514 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,415 | 97.8% | 89.4% |
Lake Elmo, MN55042