| ZIP Code | 55001 |
|---|---|
| City | Afton |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Washington County |
| Area Code | 651 |
| Elevation | 927 ft |
| Latitude | 44.898776 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -92.819108 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27163 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.4 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.52 |
| Below Poverty | 5.7% ▼ 43% below avg |
| College Grads | 65.1% ▲ 68% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 38% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0%) |
| HS Graduate | 278 (12.8%) |
| Some College | 113 (5.2%) |
| Associates | 364 (16.8%) |
| Bachelors | 127 (5.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,281 (59.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $130,625 ▲ 71% above avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $654,000 ▲ 135% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,221 |
| Vacant Units | 53 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,221 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 53 |
| Owner Occupied | 98.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 1.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
ZIP code 55001 is located in Afton, Minnesota, within Washington County. With a population of 2,956, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.4 years. Economically, 55001 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $130,625 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 55001 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $654,000 is more than double the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 98.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 55001 is primarily White (91.10%). Residents are highly educated — 65.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.7%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 55001 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 55001 in Afton, MN is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,956 residents, a median household income of $130,625, and a median home value of $654,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.