55055 ZIP Code — Newport, MN

Washington County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55055 is located in Newport, Minnesota, within Washington County. It covers approximately 3.62 square miles and serves a population of 4,163 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 651.

About ZIP code 55055

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $298,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $62,039. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 55055 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,163

population

3.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55055 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55055

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55055. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55075 South Saint Paul (2.3 mi) 55076 Inver Grove Heights (3.4 mi) 55071 Saint Paul Park (4.1 mi) 55125 Saint Paul (4.2 mi) 55129 Saint Paul (4.3 mi) 55077 Inver Grove Heights (4.4 mi) 55119 Saint Paul (4.9 mi) 55016 Cottage Grove (5.2 mi) 55107 Saint Paul (6.3 mi) 55106 Saint Paul (6.3 mi) 55118 Saint Paul (6.3 mi) 55133 Saint Paul (6.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,163
Population density	1,150 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	3.62 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	44.8710
Longitude	-92.9969
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	651

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.1%	20.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	30.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	23.6%	34.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.4%	14.5%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

4,163

Population

1,150

People per sq mi

38.1

Median age

$62,039

Median household income

$35,732

Per capita income

$298,500

Median home value

$1,074

Median monthly rent

66.8%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

1,236

Housing units

26.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

120

5–9

102

123

10–14

104

150

15–19

128

265

20–24

225

284

25–34

242

331

35–44

281

209

45–54

178

127

55–59

108

144

60–64

123

203

65–74

172

125

75–84

107

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	837	20.1%
18 and over	3,326	79.9%
65 and over	751	18.0%
Median age	38.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.2%

Asian 10.8%

Black or African American 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Other race 4%

Two or more races 3.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,109	71.2%
Asian	473	10.8%
Black or African American	230	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	203	4.6%
Other race	174	4%
Two or more races	158	3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.1%	20.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	30.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	23.6%	34.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.4%	14.5%	8.5%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 21.1%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	21.1%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$62,039

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$100k–$150k 1.1%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k–$300k 34.7%

$300k–$500k 35.0%

$500k–$1M 14.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$298,500
Median rent / month	$1,074
Owner occupied	66.8%
Renter occupied	33.2%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	63.0%
Large apartment buildings	11.9%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	3.4%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	19.7%
1970–1979	22.7%
1960–1969	15.0%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	12.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.8%
2 bedrooms	32.0%
3 bedrooms	28.0%
4 bedrooms	21.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	33.6%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	18.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	75.0%
Electricity	18.1%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	747	40.4%
Cohabiting couple	228	12.3%
Male householder, no spouse	406	22.0%
Female householder, no spouse	468	25.3%
Households with children under 18	559	30.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	551	29.8%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.0%	30.2%
Married	44.3%	43.8%
Separated	5.8%	5.2%
Widowed	1.5%	5.7%
Divorced	9.5%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 30.2%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 15.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.5%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	26.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	3.9%
Kindergarten	84	10.2%
Elementary school	307	37.2%
High school	266	32.2%
College / grad school	136	16.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Manufacturing 17.3%

Professional & management 13.4%

Retail trade 11.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Construction 6.6%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Wholesale trade 4.6%

Public administration 2.1%

Other services 1.7%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.3%
Service	21.0%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.2%
Government	6.5%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.5%
Carpool	15.9%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	11.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 6.6%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 4.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.2%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	28.0%
High cholesterol	28.9%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	21.1%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	19.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.5%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	9.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	194	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	10.5%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	36.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.3%
Public insurance	34.8%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	10.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,995	96.0%
Spanish	361	9.0%
Other Indo-European	116	2.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	205	5.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,682	88.4%
Born in same state	3,619	86.9%
Born in different state	2,858	68.7%
Foreign born	63	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	481	11.6%
Not a US citizen	326	67.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	559	13.4%
Italian	173	4.2%
French	121	2.9%
Arab	121	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	44	1.1%
English	33	0.8%
Dutch	31	0.7%
Irish	14	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.4%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55055

What city is ZIP code 55055 in?

ZIP code 55055 is primarily assigned to Newport, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55055 in?

ZIP code 55055 falls within Washington County, Minnesota.

What is the population of ZIP code 55055?

ZIP code 55055 has an estimated population of 4,163 residents, with a density of 1,149 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55055?

The median home value in ZIP code 55055 is $298,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55055?

The median household income in ZIP code 55055 is $62,039, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 55055 in?

ZIP code 55055 observes the CST timezone.