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Credit River, MN
City in Scott County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55372.
Population
5,551
Land area
23.4sq mi
People per sq mi
237
ZIP codes
1
Credit River and its ZIP codes
Credit River at a glance
- Credit River is about 3.3 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 141st among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $143,125, 61% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $595,000 (81% above Minnesota).
Local data for Credit River, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Credit River, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$143,125
Poverty rate
2.1%
Median home value
$595,000
Homeownership
97.5%
Bachelor's or higher
44.2%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,074), Irish Americans (660), Norwegian Americans (623).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scott County. PPP loans are for Credit River.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,996
63,836 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$84,901
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$716M
FY 2026, $4,747 per person
PPP loans
$69.8M
1,092 loans, 9,291 jobs reported
How people get to work
Credit River, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.8%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.7%
- Worked from home16.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Credit River, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
619
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
117
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 8°F
32.3 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Credit River
1 in or overlapping Credit River. Population shown
Cities near Credit River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LakevilleCity | 4.7 mi | 36.9 |
| Prior LakeCity | 5.6 mi | 16.3 |
| SavageCity | 5.8 mi | 15.6 |
| Elko New MarketCity | 7.7 mi | 3.8 |
| BurnsvilleCity | 7.9 mi | 24.9 |
| ShakopeeCity | 8.1 mi | 29.5 |
| FarmingtonCity | 9.1 mi | 15.5 |
| Apple ValleyCity | 9.3 mi | 16.9 |
| BloomingtonCity | 11 mi | 34.7 |
| Eden PrairieCity | 13 mi | 32.5 |
| JordanCity | 13 mi | 3.6 |
| EmpireCity | 13 mi | 30.5 |
| LonsdaleCity | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| EaganCity | 14 mi | 31.2 |
| New PragueCity | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| CarverCity | 14 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Credit River, MN in?
- Credit River is in Scott County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Credit River, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Credit River include 55372.
- What is the population of Credit River, MN?
- About 5,551 people live in Credit River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Credit River?
- Nearby places include Lakeville (4.7 mi), Prior Lake (5.6 mi), Savage (5.8 mi), Elko New Market (7.7 mi), Burnsville (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023