ZIP code 55042
Where is ZIP code 55042?
Lake Elmo, Minnesota
Washington County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 55042 belongs to Lake Elmo, Minnesota in Washington County. 55042 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 651. About 13,705 people live in the 55042 area, where the median household income is $154,341. The closest ZIP codes are 55128 (Saint Paul, 2.1 mi west), 55083 (Stillwater, 4.2 mi northwest) and 55090 (Willernie, 4.8 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 55042 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lake Elmo |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Washington County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 651 |
| Coordinates | 44.9946, -92.9056 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 550 |
Population and income in 55042
| Population | 13,705 · higher than 84% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 551 · higher than 83% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.2 years · lower than 57% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $154,341 · higher than 99% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $77,247 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 62% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $602,100 · higher than 99% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,407 a month |
| Housing units | 5,104 |
| Households | 4,921 (2.78 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 94% / 6.2% |
| Land area | 24.89 sq mi (plus 2.13 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 55042. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 55042
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55128 | Saint Paul, MN | 2.1 mi W | Standard |
| 55083 | Stillwater, MN | 4.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 55090 | Willernie, MN | 4.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 55082 | Stillwater, MN | 5.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 55125 | Saint Paul, MN | 5.5 mi S | Standard |
| 55115 | Saint Paul, MN | 5.5 mi N | Standard |
| 55109 | Saint Paul, MN | 6.2 mi W | Standard |
| 55003 | Bayport, MN | 6.2 mi E | Standard |
| 55119 | Saint Paul, MN | 6.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 55129 | Saint Paul, MN | 6.7 mi S | Standard |
| 55106 | Saint Paul, MN | 7.2 mi W | Standard |
| 55043 | Lakeland, MN | 7.6 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 55042 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 55042
123 MAIN ST
LAKE ELMO MN 55042
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Oakdale: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (55042-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 55042?
- 55042 is a Lake Elmo, Minnesota ZIP code.
- What county is 55042 in?
- ZIP code 55042 is in Washington County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 55042 in?
- 55042 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 55042?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 55042 use area code 651.
- What is the population of ZIP code 55042?
- About 13,705 people live in ZIP code 55042, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 55042?
- The median household income in 55042 is $154,341 a year, higher than 99% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 55042?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 55042 are 55128 (Saint Paul, 2.1 miles), 55083 (Stillwater, 4.2 miles), 55090 (Willernie, 4.8 miles) and 55082 (Stillwater, 5.4 miles).