City

Stillwater, MN

2 ZIP codes  ·  Washington County  ·  Minnesota

👥36,414Population
💰$117,538Median HH Income▲ 54% above avg
🎂44.8Median Age
🏠$459,500Median Home Value▲ 65% above avg
🎓62.6%College Grads▲ 62% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.4%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 1.8%Asian: 2.1%Other: 2.7%Race
White87.4%
Hispanic5.2%
Black1.8%
Asian2.1%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads62.6% ▲ 62% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma276 (1.1%)
HS Graduate3,922 (15.9%)
Some College1,843 (7.4%)
Associates3,211 (13%)
Bachelors2,668 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree12,822 (51.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 15.9%Some College: 7.4%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 51.8%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad15.9%
Some College7.4%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate51.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.6%Renter: 22.5%Tenure
Owner77.6%
Renter22.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
42%

Financials

Median HH Income$117,538 ▲ 54% above avg
Median Home Value$459,500 ▲ 65% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,439/mo
Total Housing Units15,493
Vacant Units1,015

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
59%
About Stillwater, MN

Stillwater is a city in Minnesota, located in Washington County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 36,414 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.8 years.

Economically, Stillwater is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $117,538 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Stillwater is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $459,500, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,439 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stillwater is highly educated. 62.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.43%).

Stillwater, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Stillwater
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55082 36,414 $117,538 $459,500 $1,439 2.5% 62.6% 77.6%