| ZIP Code | 55005 |
|---|---|
| City | Bethel |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Anoka County |
| Area Code | 763 |
| Elevation | 929 ft |
| Latitude | 45.396107 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.218464 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.9 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.84 |
| Below Poverty | 2.1% ▼ 79% below avg |
| College Grads | 34.5% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.9% ▲ 41% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 15 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 962 (31.6%) |
| Some College | 472 (15.5%) |
| Associates | 547 (18%) |
| Bachelors | 570 (18.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 480 (15.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $109,464 ▲ 43% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $324,600 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,791/mo ↑ 94% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,750 |
| Vacant Units | 84 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,750 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 84 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
ZIP code 55005 is located in Bethel, Minnesota, within Anoka County. With a population of 4,756, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.9 years. Economically, 55005 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $109,464 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 55005 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $324,600 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,791 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 55005 is primarily White (87.87%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.1%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 55005 stands at 6.9%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 55005 in Bethel, MN is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,756 residents, a median household income of $109,464, and a median home value of $324,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.