Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.79 |
| Below Poverty | 4.2% ▼ 58% below avg |
| College Grads | 57.0% ▲ 47% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,398 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 18,062 (20%) |
| Some College | 8,303 (9.2%) |
| Associates | 11,007 (12.2%) |
| Bachelors | 12,349 (13.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 39,410 (43.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $120,955 ▲ 59% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $392,280 ▲ 41% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,493/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 52,005 |
| Vacant Units | 1,268 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Scott County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 142,844 residents. With a median age of 37.5, it is a relatively young county.
Scott County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $120,954 is significantly above the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 4.2% is well below the national average.
Housing in Scott County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $392,280 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,492. Homeownership rates are high at 84.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Scott County are primarily White (75.43%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 57.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Scott County, MN is a upper-middle-income area in Minnesota. The 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56011 | Belle Plaine | 9,672 | $99,628 | $296,400 | $1,356 | 0.7% | 43.6% |
| 55020 | Elko New Market | 4,391 | $127,159 | $452,700 | — | 1.3% | 59.1% |
| 55054 | Elko New Market | 2,582 | $151,845 | $399,300 | $2,311 | 1.1% | 62.4% |
| 55352 | Jordan | 10,426 | $112,923 | $379,700 | $1,128 | 3.6% | 45.5% |
| 55372 | Prior Lake | 34,617 | $140,835 | $450,100 | $1,406 | 1.3% | 62.6% |
| 55378 | Savage | 32,072 | $122,237 | $393,800 | $1,608 | 4.5% | 64.0% |
| 55379 | Shakopee | 49,084 | $109,824 | $366,300 | $1,540 | 3.4% | 53.2% |