55025 ZIP Code — Forest Lake, MN
Washington County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55025 is located in Forest Lake, Minnesota, within Washington County. It covers approximately 77.06 square miles and serves a population of 25,732 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 651.
About ZIP code 55025
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $365,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $96,006. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
25,732
population
77.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55025 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55025
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55025. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Forest Lake | Acceptable |
| Forest Lake | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
55092 Wyoming (6.2 mi)
55038 Hugo (6.9 mi)
55014 Circle Pines (8.2 mi)
55073 Scandia (8.9 mi)
55013 Chisago City (9.4 mi)
55079 Stacy (10 mi)
55047 Marine On Saint Croix (10.3 mi)
55449 Minneapolis (10.8 mi)
55110 Saint Paul (11.6 mi)
55011 Cedar (12.3 mi)
55304 Andover (12.7 mi)
55045 Lindstrom (12.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 08/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 25,732 |
| Population density | 334 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 163 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 77.06 sq mi |
| Water area | 8.09 sq mi |
| Latitude | 45.2622 |
| Longitude | -93.0137 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 651 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 08/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.6% | 20.8% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.9% | 30.2% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.8% | 34.4% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 9.8% | 14.5% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
25,732
Population
334
People per sq mi
38.4
Median age
$96,006
Median household income
$44,796
Per capita income
$365,100
Median home value
$1,300
Median monthly rent
74.9%
Home ownership
5.6%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
7,907
Housing units
37.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
900
Under 5
925
827
5–9
850
746
10–14
768
806
15–19
830
782
20–24
804
1,790
25–34
1,841
1,562
35–44
1,606
1,616
45–54
1,663
948
55–59
976
733
60–64
754
1,223
65–74
1,258
553
75–84
568
199
85+
204
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,175 | 24.0% |
| 18 and over | 19,557 | 76.0% |
| 65 and over | 4,005 | 15.6% |
| Median age | 38.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84%
Two or more races
5.2%
Asian
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.3%
Black or African American
2.4%
Other race
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,361 | 84% |
| Two or more races | 1,375 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 902 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 881 | 3.3% |
| Black or African American | 638 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 329 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 127 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.6% | 20.8% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.9% | 30.2% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.8% | 34.4% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 9.8% | 14.5% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
2.8%
$25k–$35k
4.0%
$35k–$50k
9.8%
$50k–$75k
16.8%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
23.8%
$150k–$200k
12.1%
$200k+
12.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.1% |
| $200k+ | 12.5% |
| Median income | $96,006 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.1%
$50k–$100k
0.1%
$100k–$150k
2.0%
$150k–$200k
4.1%
$200k–$300k
25.9%
$300k–$500k
45.2%
$500k–$1M
19.2%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $365,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,300 |
| Owner occupied | 74.9% |
| Renter occupied | 25.1% |
| Vacant | 4.4% |
| Single-family detached | 68.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.7% |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.3% |
| 3 or more | 32.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 76.4% |
| Electricity | 17.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,559 | 55.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 862 | 8.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,493 | 15.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,023 | 20.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,212 | 32.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,842 | 28.6% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.7% | 25.9% |
| Married | 55.4% | 55.2% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 7.2% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
24.8%
Some college, no degree
21.5%
Associate's degree
11.4%
Bachelor's degree
26.3%
Graduate / professional
10.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 392 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 182 | 3.1% |
| Elementary school | 2,790 | 47.1% |
| High school | 1,378 | 23.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,177 | 19.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.9%
Manufacturing
15.4%
Professional & management
10.9%
Construction
10.6%
Retail trade
9.4%
Finance & real estate
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Other services
3.4%
Public administration
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.7%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.5% |
| Service | 15.0% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.8% |
| Production & transportation | 13.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.2% |
| Government | 10.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.4% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 1.3% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 13.9% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.9 |
Poverty
All people
5.6%
Under 18 years
4.9%
18 and over
5.8%
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
2.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.9% |
| Retirement income | 24.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.1% |
| High blood pressure | 27.6% |
| High cholesterol | 29.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 21.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.6% |
| Binge drinking | 20.6% |
| No physical activity | 18.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.2% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 9.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.8% |
| Visited dentist | 69.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 9.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,039 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 and over | 27.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.2% |
| Public insurance | 30.4% |
| No insurance | 4.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,907 | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 530 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 191 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 247 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,688 | 95.9% |
| Born in same state | 24,567 | 95.5% |
| Born in different state | 20,480 | 79.6% |
| Foreign born | 121 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,044 | 4.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 418 | 40.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,690 | 10.5% |
| Polish | 2,623 | 10.2% |
| Arab | 2,135 | 8.3% |
| French | 1,598 | 6.2% |
| German | 449 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 379 | 1.5% |
| Dutch | 190 | 0.7% |
| Norwegian | 42 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 32 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.6% |
| Internet access | 95.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55025
What city is ZIP code 55025 in?
ZIP code 55025 is primarily assigned to Forest Lake, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55025 in?
ZIP code 55025 falls within Washington County, Minnesota.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55025?
The median home value in ZIP code 55025 is $365,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 55025?
ZIP code 55025 has an estimated population of 25,732 residents, with a density of 334 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 55025?
The median household income in ZIP code 55025 is $96,006, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 55025 in?
ZIP code 55025 observes the CST timezone.