55043 ZIP Code — Lakeland, MN

Washington County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55043 is located in Lakeland, Minnesota, within Washington County. It covers approximately 3.76 square miles and serves a population of 3,540 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 651.

About ZIP code 55043

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $341,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($96,886) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 36% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 55043 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,540

population

3.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55043 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55043

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55043. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lakeland	Acceptable
Lakeland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55001 Afton (3.1 mi) 54016 Hudson (3.9 mi) 55003 Bayport (5.4 mi) 55042 Lake Elmo (7.4 mi) 55129 Saint Paul (8 mi) 55125 Saint Paul (8.8 mi) 55082 Stillwater (9.5 mi) 55128 Saint Paul (10.1 mi) 54022 River Falls (10.6 mi) 54023 Roberts (10.8 mi) 55016 Cottage Grove (11.7 mi) 55119 Saint Paul (12.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,540
Population density	941 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	3.76 sq mi
Water area	2.12 sq mi
Latitude	44.9397
Longitude	-92.7662
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	22.8%	20.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	30.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	30.7%	34.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	12.9%	14.5%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,540

Population

941

People per sq mi

51.3

Median age

$96,886

Median household income

$56,302

Per capita income

$341,700

Median home value

$1,391

Median monthly rent

87.3%

Home ownership

5.6%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

1,467

Housing units

42.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

127

20–24

128

132

25–34

135

206

35–44

210

224

45–54

227

155

55–59

158

185

60–64

187

324

65–74

329

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	578	16.3%
18 and over	2,962	83.7%
65 and over	845	23.9%
Median age	51.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.4%

Two or more races 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Asian 1.8%

Other race 0.6%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,247	89.4%
Two or more races	195	5.4%
Hispanic or Latino	90	2.5%
Asian	65	1.8%
Other race	22	0.6%
Black or African American	11	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.8%	20.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	30.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	30.7%	34.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	12.9%	14.5%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k+ 13.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	22.5%
$150k–$200k	11.5%
$200k+	13.7%
Median income	$96,886

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 0.2%

$100k–$150k 2.1%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k–$300k 28.6%

$300k–$500k 42.9%

$500k–$1M 12.9%

$1M+ 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$341,700
Median rent / month	$1,391
Owner occupied	87.3%
Renter occupied	12.7%
Vacant	6.7%
Single-family detached	92.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	15.7%
1970–1979	24.2%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	12.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	19.7%
3 bedrooms	40.4%
4 bedrooms	31.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	24.3%
2 vehicles	44.4%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	89.4%
Electricity	8.7%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	848	54.6%
Cohabiting couple	126	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	256	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	323	20.8%
Households with children under 18	304	19.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	562	36.2%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.7%	22.4%
Married	56.1%	56.9%
Separated	0.1%	0.6%
Widowed	2.0%	5.1%
Divorced	9.0%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 23.0%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 27.3%

Graduate / professional 15.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.8%
Bachelor's or higher	42.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	4.7%
Kindergarten	17	2.6%
Elementary school	277	41.7%
High school	155	23.3%
College / grad school	185	27.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Professional & management 15.9%

Manufacturing 10.8%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Public administration 8.3%

Construction 7.9%

Retail trade 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Other services 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Information 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.6%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	11.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.1%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	11.3%
Other means	3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 5.6%

Under 18 years 7.5%

18 and over 5.2%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 15.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.2%
Retirement income	33.2%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	28.3%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	22.0%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	4.8%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.1%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	16.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.4%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	9.5%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	8.1%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	73.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	7.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	195	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	15.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.1%
Public insurance	35.1%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,411	96.4%
Spanish	10	0.3%
Other Indo-European	4	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,429	96.9%
Born in same state	3,400	96.0%
Born in different state	2,532	71.5%
Foreign born	29	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	111	3.1%
Not a US citizen	100	90.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	658	18.6%
Polish	526	14.9%
French	296	8.4%
Arab	78	2.2%
Dutch	46	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	40	1.1%
English	20	0.6%
Norwegian	14	0.4%
Irish	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.9%
Internet access	96.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55043

What city is ZIP code 55043 in?

ZIP code 55043 is primarily assigned to Lakeland, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55043 in?

ZIP code 55043 falls within Washington County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55043 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 55043 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 55043 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 55043 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55043?

The median home value in ZIP code 55043 is $341,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 55043?

ZIP code 55043 has an estimated population of 3,540 residents, with a density of 940 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 55043 in?

ZIP code 55043 observes the CST timezone.