ZIP Code 55124: Population, Income, Housing

State: MN

Total population: 55,658 Household income: $97,727 Rent: $1,736

Overview

Total population

55,658

Rent

$1,736

Year built

1990

Household income

$97,727

Per capita income

$50,389

Poverty rate

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.6 persons

Rent over 30% of income

51.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Minnesota

County

Dakota County

City

Apple Valley

Total population

55,658

Adults over 25

37,723

Total households

21,616

Household size

2.6 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$97,727

Per capita income

$50,389

Poverty rate

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

51.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,736

Year built

1990

Households that rent

26.5%

Households that own

73.5%

Rooms per home (all homes)

6.5

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

68.5%

Black

11.1%

Asian

Two or more races

10.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Not Hispanic or Latino

93%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

21,941 (77.6%)

Commute time to work

25 mins

Work from home

6,322 (22.4%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

22.1%

High school graduate or GED

19.4%

Some college or associate degree

12.6%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

45.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 55124 with: Dakota County, MN Apple Valley, MN Minneapolis metro area, MN-WI Minnesota United States

ZIP 55124

Total population55,658

Rent$1,736

Year built1990

Household income$97,727

Per capita income$50,389

Poverty rate6%

Unemployment rateN/A

Dakota County, MN

Total population445,771

Rent$1,548

Year built1988

Household income$106,318

Per capita income$52,084

Poverty rate5.8%

Unemployment rate2.2%

Apple Valley, MN

Total population55,679

Rent$1,738

Year built1990

Household income$97,673

Per capita income$50,382

Poverty rate6%

Unemployment rate2.1%

Minneapolis Metro Area, MN-WI

Total population3,713,668

Rent$1,440

Year built1981

Household income$99,833

Per capita income$52,840

Poverty rate8.2%

Unemployment rate2.9%

Minnesota State

Total population5,739,445

Rent$1,280

Year built1979

Household income$89,062

Per capita income$48,237

Poverty rate9.3%

Unemployment rate3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP55124	CountyDakota, MN	CityApple Valley, MN	Metro AreaMinneapolis metro area, MN-WI	StateMinnesota	CountryUnited States
Total population	55,658	445,771	55,679	3,713,668	5,739,445	334,922,499
Rent	$1,736	$1,548	$1,738	$1,440	$1,280	$1,413
Year built	1990	1988	1990	1981	1979	1980
Household income	$97,727	$106,318	$97,673	$99,833	$89,062	$80,734
Per capita income	$50,389	$52,084	$50,382	$52,840	$48,237	$44,673
Poverty rate	6%	5.8%	6%	8.2%	9.3%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	2.2%	2.1%	2.9%	3%	4%

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Summary for 55124

Rent & Income

In 55124, the typical monthly rent is $1,736 and the typical household income is $97,727. Rent here is similar to Apple Valley and higher than Minnesota, and household income is similar to Apple Valley and higher than Minnesota. The estimated poverty rate is 6%, which is similar to the Apple Valley rate and lower than the Minnesota rate.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 26.5% of households. About 51.4% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 45.9% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 55124 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 55124 — Poverty

How ZIP 55124 compares in Minnesota (50 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,736	41 / 50	from lower rent	$883 – $2,001
Household income	$97,727	22 / 50	from higher income	$51,966 – $155,430
Poverty rate	6%	19 / 50	from lower poverty	2.5% – 36.4%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Minnesota with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 55124

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 41st out of 50 ZIP Codes in Minnesota. In Minnesota as a whole, the range goes from $883 in ZIP 56401 up to $2,001 in ZIP 55347.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 55124 ranks 22nd out of 50 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $51,966 in ZIP 55414 up to $155,430 in ZIP 55347.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 19th out of 50 ZIP Codes. Across Minnesota, figures vary from 2.5% in ZIP 55347 up to 36.4% in ZIP 55414.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 55124 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,736 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 55124

Annual Household Income: $97,727

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 55124

Estimated Rate: 6%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 55124

In ZIP Code 55124, households that rent: 5,736 (26.5%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	5,736	26.5%
Owner-Occupied	15,880	73.5%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 55124

In ZIP Code 55124, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,949 (51.4%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,949	51.4%
Other renter households	2,787	48.6%
Total renter households	5,736	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 55124

Less than High School: 8,323 people (22.1%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 7,321 people (19.4%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 4,769 people (12.6%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 17,310 people (45.9%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 37,723

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.