Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
| Below Poverty | 5.5% ▼ 45% below avg |
| College Grads | 57.1% ▲ 47% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 26% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,285 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 55,617 (19.1%) |
| Some College | 26,823 (9.2%) |
| Associates | 39,563 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 35,474 (12.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 130,989 (44.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $107,681 ▲ 41% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $369,852 ▲ 33% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,506/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 176,942 |
| Vacant Units | 4,809 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Dakota County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 20 ZIP codes spanning 13 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 444,028 residents. With a median age of 38.51, it is a middle-aged county.
Dakota County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $107,680 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 5.5% is well below the national average.
Housing in Dakota County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $369,852 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,505. Homeownership rates are high at 76.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Dakota County are primarily White (73.92%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 57.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Dakota County, MN is a upper-middle-income area in Minnesota. The 20 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55306 | Burnsville | 16,191 | $98,012 | $366,300 | $1,610 | 2.9% | 55.2% |
| 55337 | Burnsville | 48,104 | $81,641 | $327,800 | $1,463 | 5.3% | 52.0% |
| 55024 | Farmington | 36,681 | $123,582 | $350,500 | $1,427 | 3.1% | 52.5% |
| 55031 | Hampton | 1,682 | $113,654 | $393,400 | $1,156 | 2.9% | 36.3% |
| 55033 | Hastings | 29,241 | $102,026 | $335,800 | $1,174 | 3.6% | 46.0% |
| 55076 | Inver Grove Heights | 21,258 | $98,026 | $308,900 | $1,340 | 3.7% | 50.9% |
| 55077 | Inver Grove Heights | 14,585 | $108,314 | $496,800 | $1,514 | 3.5% | 59.5% |
| 55044 | Lakeville | 63,280 | $140,612 | $464,500 | $1,730 | 2.5% | 66.8% |
| 55150 | Mendota | 181 | $108,750 | $330,000 | $850 | 7.0% | 47.8% |
| 55065 | Randolph | 1,320 | $116,500 | $372,100 | $1,486 | 3.9% | 45.9% |
| 55068 | Rosemount | 32,194 | $125,271 | $379,500 | $1,610 | 3.0% | 60.1% |
| 55118 | Saint Paul | 29,396 | $85,229 | $331,800 | $1,215 | 3.2% | 55.9% |
| 55120 | Saint Paul | 5,080 | $111,900 | $484,700 | $1,543 | 0.7% | 67.2% |
| 55121 | Saint Paul | 9,329 | $86,929 | $299,500 | $1,630 | 2.9% | 50.6% |
| 55122 | Saint Paul | 31,483 | $93,980 | $342,700 | $1,594 | 6.1% | 57.1% |
| 55123 | Saint Paul | 27,288 | $134,265 | $442,000 | $1,593 | 1.8% | 75.5% |
| 55124 | Saint Paul | 55,675 | $99,354 | $354,200 | $1,676 | 3.9% | 58.6% |
| 55075 | South Saint Paul | 20,651 | $84,573 | $267,000 | $1,128 | 5.7% | 42.4% |
| 55085 | Vermillion | 409 | $93,333 | $291,400 | $1,021 | 1.5% | 32.8% |