City

Lake Elmo, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Minnesota

👥13,156Population
💰$154,779Median HH Income▲ 103% above avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$594,000Median Home Value▲ 113% above avg
🎓70.1%College Grads▲ 81% above avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.6%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 1.3%Asian: 3.7%Other: 4.3%Race
White85.6%
Hispanic3.8%
Black1.3%
Asian3.7%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads70.1% ▲ 81% above avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 55% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,104 (12.9%)
Some College609 (7.1%)
Associates840 (9.8%)
Bachelors701 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree5,306 (61.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 12.9%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 61.9%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad12.9%
Some College7.1%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate61.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.7%Renter: 7.3%Tenure
Owner92.7%
Renter7.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
3%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
66%

Financials

Median HH Income$154,779 ▲ 103% above avg
Median Home Value$594,000 ▲ 113% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,204/mo
Total Housing Units4,987
Vacant Units172

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
39%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
61%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
38%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
68%
About Lake Elmo, MN

Lake Elmo is a city in Minnesota, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,156 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Lake Elmo is a affluent community. The median household income of $154,779 is more than double the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lake Elmo is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $594,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,204 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake Elmo is highly educated. 70.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.64%).

Lake Elmo, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Lake Elmo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55042 13,156 $154,779 $594,000 $2,204 2.2% 70.1% 92.7%