Columbia Heights city, MN

ZIP 55421 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Columbia Heights city, MN (55421)

Median Income

$75,141

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,204

Wealth inflow

Population

31,051

Unemployment

4.7%

1.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,204 for ZIP 55421 (Columbia Heights city, MN) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.7%+27% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.8%-71% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

13.0%+11% vs US avg

656

Establishments

12,441

Employees

~19 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.5%
Construction3.7%
Manufacturing11.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
Retail trade14.3%
Transportation, utilities6.9%
Information1.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.0%
Professional, scientific, management14.3%
Education, health care, social22.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.7%
Other services3.9%
Public administration3.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 55421 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 7.9%, median income rose 2.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 12.6%.

Median Income

$75,141

-0% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate