55073 ZIP Code — Scandia, MN

Washington County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55073 is located in Scandia, Minnesota, within Washington County. It covers approximately 28.02 square miles and serves a population of 4,061 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 651.

About ZIP code 55073

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 $440,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $124,500. 41% 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. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 55073 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,061

population

28.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55073 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55073

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55073. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scandia	Acceptable
Scandia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55047 Marine On Saint Croix (4.8 mi) 55013 Chisago City (7.6 mi) 55025 Forest Lake (8.9 mi) 55045 Lindstrom (9 mi) 55074 Shafer (9.7 mi) 55038 Hugo (9.8 mi) 54020 Osceola (9.8 mi) 54025 Somerset (11.9 mi) 54009 Dresser (13 mi) 55092 Wyoming (13.4 mi) 55012 Center City (13.4 mi) 55079 Stacy (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,061
Population density	145 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	28.02 sq mi
Water area	1.47 sq mi
Latitude	45.2639
Longitude	-92.8314
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	22.6%	20.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	30.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	35.2%	34.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	17.4%	14.5%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

4,061

Population

145

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$124,500

Median household income

$52,542

Per capita income

$440,800

Median home value

$944

Median monthly rent

87.1%

Home ownership

1.6%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

1,301

Housing units

39.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

138

Under 5

128

236

5–9

219

212

10–14

196

15–19

20–24

135

25–34

126

312

35–44

289

274

45–54

254

118

55–59

110

132

60–64

122

306

65–74

283

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,251	30.8%
18 and over	2,810	69.2%
65 and over	853	21.0%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Two or more races 1.8%

Other race 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	3,931	94.7%
Hispanic or Latino	92	2.2%
Two or more races	74	1.8%
Other race	34	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.6%	20.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	30.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	35.2%	34.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	17.4%	14.5%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 2.2%

$35k–$50k 6.1%

$50k–$75k 9.7%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 24.2%

$150k–$200k 19.2%

$200k+ 18.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	2.2%
$35k–$50k	6.1%
$50k–$75k	9.7%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	24.2%
$150k–$200k	19.2%
$200k+	18.9%
Median income	$124,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k–$300k 12.2%

$300k–$500k 51.8%

$500k–$1M 31.7%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$440,800
Median rent / month	$944
Owner occupied	87.1%
Renter occupied	12.9%
Vacant	3.4%
Single-family detached	90.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.1%
2000–2009	23.5%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	25.5%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	1.4%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	11.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	12.4%
3 bedrooms	34.8%
4 bedrooms	37.1%
5+ bedrooms	8.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	10.7%
2 vehicles	51.7%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.0%
Electricity	13.3%
Propane / LP gas	13.7%
Fuel oil	5.2%
Wood	3.0%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,016	70.8%
Cohabiting couple	68	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	122	8.5%
Female householder, no spouse	230	16.0%
Households with children under 18	589	41.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	602	41.9%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.5%	9.3%
Married	68.9%	70.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.4%	12.3%
Divorced	6.3%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.0%

HS graduate 26.9%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 27.3%

Graduate / professional 11.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.8%
Bachelor's or higher	39.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	125	11.4%
Kindergarten	77	7.0%
Elementary school	690	62.9%
High school	145	13.2%
College / grad school	60	5.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.8%

Construction 17.4%

Finance & real estate 11.7%

Transportation & utilities 10.0%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Professional & management 7.1%

Public administration 4.7%

Other services 3.7%

Retail trade 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Information 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.7%
Service	7.6%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	10.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	54.9%
Carpool	16.5%
Public transit	1.6%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	24.3%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.4

Poverty

All people 1.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.2%
Retirement income	27.6%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.6%
High blood pressure	28.6%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	22.4%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	4.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.5%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	16.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.8%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	9.1%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	7.9%
No health insurance	8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	74.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	6.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	243	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.5%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	4.9%
65 and over	28.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.4%
Public insurance	28.9%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,795	93.4%
Spanish	17	0.4%
Other Indo-European	17	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,988	98.2%
Born in same state	3,980	98.0%
Born in different state	3,074	75.7%
Foreign born	8	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	73	1.8%
Not a US citizen	55	75.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	846	20.8%
Arab	410	10.1%
Polish	353	8.7%
English	270	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	240	5.9%
German	53	1.3%
Dutch	31	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55073

What city is ZIP code 55073 in?

ZIP code 55073 is primarily assigned to Scandia, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55073 in?

ZIP code 55073 falls within Washington County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55073 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 55073 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 55073 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 55073 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 55073 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 55073 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55073?

The median household income in ZIP code 55073 is $124,500, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 55073 in?

ZIP code 55073 observes the CST timezone.