City

Prior Lake, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Scott County  ·  Minnesota

👥34,617Population
💰$140,835Median HH Income▲ 85% above avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$450,100Median Home Value▲ 61% above avg
🎓62.6%College Grads▲ 61% above avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.5%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 1.2%Asian: 4.6%Other: 4%Race
White84.5%
Hispanic3.9%
Black1.2%
Asian4.6%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty2.3% ▼ 77% below avg
College Grads62.6% ▲ 61% above avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
No HS Diploma127 (0.6%)
HS Graduate3,324 (14.9%)
Some College1,750 (7.8%)
Associates3,156 (14.1%)
Bachelors2,788 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree11,181 (50.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 14.9%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 50.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad14.9%
Some College7.8%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate50.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.5%Renter: 9.5%Tenure
Owner90.5%
Renter9.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
41%

Financials

Median HH Income$140,835 ▲ 85% above avg
Median Home Value$450,100 ▲ 61% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,406/mo
Total Housing Units12,631
Vacant Units338

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
32%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
58%
About Prior Lake, MN

Prior Lake is a city in Minnesota, located in Scott County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 34,617 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Prior Lake is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $140,835 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Prior Lake is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $450,100, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,406 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Prior Lake is highly educated. 62.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Prior Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55372 34,617 $140,835 $450,100 $1,406 1.3% 62.6% 90.5%