| ZIP Code | 55372 |
|---|---|
| City | Prior Lake |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Scott County |
| Area Code | 952 |
| Elevation | 966 ft |
| Latitude | 44.682387 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.413588 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27139 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.81 |
| Below Poverty | 2.3% ▼ 77% below avg |
| College Grads | 62.6% ▲ 61% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.3% ▼ 74% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 127 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,324 (14.9%) |
| Some College | 1,750 (7.8%) |
| Associates | 3,156 (14.1%) |
| Bachelors | 2,788 (12.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,181 (50.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $140,835 ▲ 85% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $450,100 ▲ 61% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,406/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,631 |
| Vacant Units | 338 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.81 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,631 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 338 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.81 |
ZIP code 55372 is located in Prior Lake, Minnesota, within Scott County. With a population of 34,617, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.2 years. Economically, 55372 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $140,835 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 55372 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $450,100 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,406 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 55372 is primarily White (84.52%). Residents are highly educated — 62.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.3%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 55372 stands at 1.3%, which is well below the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 55372 in Prior Lake, MN is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 34,617 residents, a median household income of $140,835, and a median home value of $450,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.