ZIP Code 55001 - Afton Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 55001 is located in Afton Minnesota. Portions of 55001 are also in Lake St. Croix Beach and West Lakeland Township. 55001 is entirely within Washington County. Regionally, 55001 is located in Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul.
ZIP Code 55001 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Afton |
| Primary County | Washington County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,974 |
| Area Code(s) | 651 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 55001 Map
55001 Demographics
55001 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Minnesota based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 55001 is White. The current unemployment level in 55001 is 4.9%.
| Population | 2,974 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.14% |
| Population Density | 112 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,137 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 11.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $114,867 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $695,030 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.65% |
55001 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,795 | 96.61% |
| Black | 23 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 0.76% |
| Asian | 33 | 1.14% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.66% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
55001 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 123 | 5.89% |
| Bachelor Degree | 596 | 28.54% |
| High School Diploma | 320 | 15.33% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 79 | 3.78% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 328 | 15.71% |
| Associates Degree | 173 | 8.29% |
| Masters Degree | 313 | 14.99% |
| Professional Degree | 111 | 5.32% |
| Doctorate Degree | 45 | 2.16% |
55001 Geography
| Coordinates | 44.90508652, -92.8176651 |
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| Region | Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 27 Square Miles |
55001 Schools
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55001 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b: -25F to -20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47g - Lower St. Croix and Vermillion Valleys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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