55306 ZIP Code — Burnsville, MN
Dakota County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55306 is located in Burnsville, Minnesota, within Dakota County. It covers approximately 6.23 square miles and serves a population of 16,378 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 952/651.
About ZIP code 55306
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $341,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $94,205. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 31% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16,378
population
6.23
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55306 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55306
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55306. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Burnsville | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,378 |
| Population density | 2,629 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.23 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.77 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.7318 |
| Longitude | -93.2880 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 952/651 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.7% | 26.0% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 30.2% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.3% | 32.9% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 6.6% | 11.0% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
16,378
Population
2,629
People per sq mi
36.7
Median age
$94,205
Median household income
$45,049
Per capita income
$341,900
Median home value
$1,496
Median monthly rent
65.1%
Home ownership
7.0%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
4,547
Housing units
41.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
424
Under 5
408
499
5–9
480
399
10–14
383
604
15–19
580
809
20–24
777
1,220
25–34
1,174
875
35–44
841
775
45–54
745
702
55–59
675
557
60–64
535
886
65–74
852
422
75–84
405
179
85+
172
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,247 | 19.8% |
| 18 and over | 13,131 | 80.2% |
| 65 and over | 2,916 | 17.8% |
| Median age | 36.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.9%
Black or African American
12.3%
Hispanic or Latino
8.2%
Other race
5.9%
Asian
4.9%
Two or more races
4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,402 | 63.9% |
| Black or African American | 2,201 | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,462 | 8.2% |
| Other race | 1,052 | 5.9% |
| Asian | 866 | 4.9% |
| Two or more races | 788 | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 69 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.7% | 26.0% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 30.2% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.3% | 32.9% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 6.6% | 11.0% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
1.1%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
5.9%
$35k–$50k
9.9%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
10.0%
$100k–$150k
23.7%
$150k–$200k
14.0%
$200k+
10.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.0% |
| $200k+ | 10.0% |
| Median income | $94,205 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.8%
$50k–$100k
3.3%
$100k–$150k
0.6%
$150k–$200k
6.2%
$200k–$300k
19.0%
$300k–$500k
50.8%
$500k–$1M
10.8%
$1M+
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $341,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,496 |
| Owner occupied | 65.1% |
| Renter occupied | 34.9% |
| Vacant | 6.7% |
| Single-family detached | 43.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 29.1% |
| Mobile homes | 7.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.91 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 25.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 33.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 24.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% |
| 3 or more | 21.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 83.7% |
| Electricity | 12.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,255 | 51.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 487 | 7.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,169 | 18.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,386 | 22.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,821 | 28.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,913 | 30.4% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.1% | 31.2% |
| Married | 50.8% | 51.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 9.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.1%
Some HS, no diploma
2.9%
HS graduate
20.9%
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Associate's degree
10.9%
Bachelor's degree
28.2%
Graduate / professional
13.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 234 | 6.5% |
| Kindergarten | 104 | 2.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,481 | 40.9% |
| High school | 1,056 | 29.1% |
| College / grad school | 749 | 20.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.5%
Manufacturing
12.9%
Retail trade
10.7%
Professional & management
10.6%
Finance & real estate
9.6%
Transportation & utilities
7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Other services
5.8%
Construction
5.0%
Public administration
4.5%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.7% |
| Service | 17.3% |
| Sales & office | 17.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.1% |
| Production & transportation | 15.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.0% |
| Government | 11.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.7% |
| Carpool | 15.4% |
| Public transit | 1.5% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 10.4% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.6 |
Poverty
All people
7.0%
Under 18 years
13.6%
18 and over
5.3%
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
19.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.1% |
| Retirement income | 24.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.4% |
| High blood pressure | 25.4% |
| High cholesterol | 26.7% |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 19.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.8% |
| Binge drinking | 19.7% |
| No physical activity | 17.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.6% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.7% |
| Visited dentist | 69.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 8.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,063 | 8.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.2% |
| Under 18 | 5.2% |
| 18–64 years | 9.5% |
| 65 and over | 35.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.6% |
| Public insurance | 35.1% |
| No insurance | 3.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,546 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 1,282 | 8.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 504 | 3.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 266 | 1.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,240 | 86.9% |
| Born in same state | 14,022 | 85.6% |
| Born in different state | 9,608 | 58.7% |
| Foreign born | 218 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,138 | 13.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,382 | 64.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,921 | 11.7% |
| Italian | 1,357 | 8.3% |
| French | 1,223 | 7.5% |
| Arab | 475 | 2.9% |
| German | 200 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 180 | 1.1% |
| Dutch | 161 | 1% |
| Irish | 88 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 27 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.4% |
| Internet access | 96.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55306
What city is ZIP code 55306 in?
ZIP code 55306 is primarily assigned to Burnsville, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55306 in?
ZIP code 55306 falls within Dakota County, Minnesota.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55306?
The median home value in ZIP code 55306 is $341,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 55306?
ZIP code 55306 has an estimated population of 16,378 residents, with a density of 2,631 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 55306?
The median household income in ZIP code 55306 is $94,205, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 55306 in?
ZIP code 55306 observes the CST timezone.