55371 ZIP Code
Princeton, Minnesota
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 55371 |
| City/Town: | Princeton |
| County: | Mille Lacs |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,500 |
| Median Household Income: | $89,238 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,670 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,800 |
| Median Home Value: | $268,900 |
| Land Area: | 196.0 sq miles
507.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 5.9 sq miles
15.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 45.5756, -93.5892 |
Population Information (55371 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,500 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,138 | 52.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,362 | 47.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,118 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,212 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,373 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 920 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 850 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,072 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,714 | 15.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,109 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,392 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,048 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,685 | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 611 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 396 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (55371 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $268,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $972 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,800 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,399 | 94.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 401 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,327 | 83.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,072 | 16.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (55371 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,027 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 123 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 703 | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,145 | 34.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,139 | 26.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,785 | 14.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,410 | 11.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 722 | 6.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (55371 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $89,238 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $96,925 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $100,565 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,670 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (55371 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,532 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,237 | 96.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 294 | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,041 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,726 | 83.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,045 | 11.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 460 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (55371 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,416 | 93.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 37 | 0.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 94 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 109 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 223 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 621 | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 467 | 2.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 395 | 2.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 252 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 137 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (55371 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 271 | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 157 | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 267 | 4.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 426 | 6.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 716 | 11.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 881 | 13.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 909 | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,676 | 26.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 826 | 12.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 270 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (55371 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,994 | 75.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 957 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 148 | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 61 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 49 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 778 | 8.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (55371 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 178 | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,011 | 10.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,652 | 17.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 195 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,052 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 632 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 97 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 431 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 658 | 7.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,863 | 20.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 614 | 6.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 462 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 392 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (55371 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.1% | 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 (55371 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,783 | 95.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,158 | 75.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,953 | 34.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 597 | 3.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (55371 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,208 | 81.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,894 | 29.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,422 | 22.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 276 | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 128 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 500 | 7.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (55371 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,565 | 81.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 379 | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 30 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 80 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 128 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 79 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 348 | 5.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 191 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (55371 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 26 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 341 | 5.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,662 | 24.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,171 | 17.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 516 | 7.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,247 | 18.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 660 | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 310 | 4.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 136 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 731 | 10.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (55371 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 55 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 454 | 6.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,379 | 20.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,788 | 41.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,802 | 26.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 322 | 4.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (55371 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,449 | 53.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,918 | 30.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 555 | 8.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 83 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 294 | 4.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 95 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (55371 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 214 | 3.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,183 | 18.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,323 | 36.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,679 | 41.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (55371 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 215 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 70 | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 251 | 4.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 714 | 13.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,849 | 34.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,915 | 35.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 302 | 5.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 11 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (55371 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,701 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $601 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $972 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.82 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.16 | 2.38 |
Households (55371 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,399 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,625 | 56.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,269 | 19.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,022 | 16.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,152 | 18.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,132 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,831 | 28.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.71 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (55371 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,020 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,138 | 30.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,903 | 55.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 210 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 731 | 10.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,657 | 23.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (55371 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,052 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 402 | 9.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 296 | 7.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,907 | 47.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 819 | 20.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 628 | 15.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (55371 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,189 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,058 | 8.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,380 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,042 | 11.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 258 | 12.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 844 | 41.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 940 | 46.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (55371 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,650 | 89.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,715 | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 285 | 16.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,365 | 79.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 116 | 6.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 65 | 3.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (55371 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,251 | 98.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 55 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 249 | 452.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 249 | 452.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 249 | 452.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 25 | 45.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 125 | 227.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 4 | 7.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (55371 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,382 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,902 | 97.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 480 | 2.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 341 | 2.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 64 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 71 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 4 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (55371 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,399 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,078 | 95.0% | 89.4% |
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