55001 ZIP Code — Afton, MN

Washington County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55001 is located in Afton, Minnesota, within Washington County. It covers approximately 26.99 square miles and serves a population of 2,974 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 651.

About ZIP code 55001

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $637,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($124,423) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 55001 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,974

population

26.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55001 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55001

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55001. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Afton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55043 Lakeland (3.1 mi) 55129 Saint Paul (5.4 mi) 55125 Saint Paul (6.4 mi) 54016 Hudson (6.9 mi) 55042 Lake Elmo (7 mi) 55003 Bayport (7.6 mi) 55016 Cottage Grove (8.7 mi) 55128 Saint Paul (9.1 mi) 55055 Newport (9.4 mi) 55119 Saint Paul (10.1 mi) 55082 Stillwater (10.9 mi) 55071 Saint Paul Park (11.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,974
Population density	110 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	26.99 sq mi
Water area	0.99 sq mi
Latitude	44.9106
Longitude	-92.8131
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	651

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	12.5%	20.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	30.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	37.0%	34.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	22.5%	14.5%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,974

Population

110

People per sq mi

50.5

Median age

$124,423

Median household income

$71,028

Per capita income

$637,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.9%

Home ownership

4.8%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

1,204

Housing units

57.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

112

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

166

25–34

146

156

35–44

137

161

45–54

141

140

55–59

123

210

60–64

185

254

65–74

223

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	563	18.9%
18 and over	2,411	81.1%
65 and over	710	23.9%
Median age	50.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.5%

Two or more races 4.8%

Asian 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Black or African American 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,702	89.5%
Two or more races	144	4.8%
Asian	109	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	46	1.5%
Black or African American	9	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	12.5%	20.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	30.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	37.0%	34.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	22.5%	14.5%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 1.8%

$35k–$50k 2.6%

$50k–$75k 10.5%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 27.5%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k+ 27.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	1.8%
$35k–$50k	2.6%
$50k–$75k	10.5%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
$100k–$150k	27.5%
$150k–$200k	15.6%
$200k+	27.5%
Median income	$124,423

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 2.2%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k–$300k 1.9%

$300k–$500k 27.9%

$500k–$1M 49.0%

$1M+ 17.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$637,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.9%
Renter occupied	2.1%
Vacant	4.1%
Single-family detached	98.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	8.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.5%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	15.9%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	14.4%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	17.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	0.4%
2 bedrooms	8.1%
3 bedrooms	37.0%
4 bedrooms	37.9%
5+ bedrooms	16.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	40.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.9%
Electricity	6.5%
Propane / LP gas	18.2%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	4.0%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	788	66.9%
Cohabiting couple	55	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	236	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	99	8.4%
Households with children under 18	250	21.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	478	40.6%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.6%	19.4%
Married	61.7%	69.0%
Separated	0.7%	0.0%
Widowed	7.3%	4.1%
Divorced	12.7%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 0.3%

HS graduate 13.5%

Some college, no degree 22.4%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 36.8%

Graduate / professional 20.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.4%
Bachelor's or higher	57.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	49	8.6%
Kindergarten	14	2.5%
Elementary school	291	51.2%
High school	84	14.8%
College / grad school	130	22.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Professional & management 16.0%

Finance & real estate 11.4%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Retail trade 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Construction 5.2%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Public administration 3.3%

Other services 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	59.0%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	9.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.5%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.0%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	17.5%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 4.8%

Under 18 years 0.9%

18 and over 5.7%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.2%
Retirement income	42.0%
Supplemental Security	0.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.9%
High blood pressure	29.0%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	22.6%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	4.4%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.1%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	15.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.6%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	8.6%
Poor mental health	11.0%
Poor physical health	7.5%
No health insurance	7.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	76.6%
Cholesterol screening	93.3%
Teeth loss	5.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	196	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.4%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	4.1%
65 and over	15.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.2%
Public insurance	31.9%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,834	95.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,786	93.7%
Born in same state	2,779	93.4%
Born in different state	2,133	71.7%
Foreign born	7	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	188	6.3%
Not a US citizen	181	96.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	434	14.6%
Polish	335	11.3%
French	295	9.9%
English	86	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	53	1.8%
Arab	53	1.8%
Dutch	18	0.6%
Norwegian	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	98.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55001

What city is ZIP code 55001 in?

ZIP code 55001 is primarily assigned to Afton, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55001 in?

ZIP code 55001 falls within Washington County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55001 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 55001 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 55001?

57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 55001 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 55001 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55001?

The median household income in ZIP code 55001 is $124,423, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 55001 in?

ZIP code 55001 observes the CST timezone.