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Eagan, MN
City in Dakota County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55121, 55122, 55123.
Population
68,000
Land area
31.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,181
ZIP codes
3
Eagan and its ZIP codes
Eagan at a glance
- Eagan is about 30 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- It is the 13th most populous of 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- Households here earn a median of $108,690 a year, 22% more than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $397,100 (21% above Minnesota) and median rent is $1,679 a month.
Local data for Eagan, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Eagan, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$108,690
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$397,100
Median rent
$1,679/mo
Homeownership
67.7%
Bachelor's or higher
54.7%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (17,815), Irish Americans (7,106), Norwegian Americans (7,041).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dakota County. PPP loans are for Eagan.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,673
189,166 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,886
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.6B
FY 2026, $14,956 per person
PPP loans
$253M
2,050 loans, 25,078 jobs reported
How people get to work
Eagan, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.5%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home23.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Eagan, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
757
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
161
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 9°F
31.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eagan, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
ZIP codes in Eagan
3 in or overlapping Eagan. Population shown
Cities near Eagan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MendotaCity | 4.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Apple ValleyCity | 5.2 mi | 16.9 |
| Sunfish LakeCity | 5.3 mi | 1.5 |
| Mendota HeightsCity | 5.3 mi | 9.1 |
| Inver Grove HeightsCity | 5.4 mi | 27.9 |
| LilydaleCity | 6.3 mi | 0.6 |
| BurnsvilleCity | 6.4 mi | 24.9 |
| RichfieldCity | 7 mi | 6.8 |
| West St. PaulCity | 7.1 mi | 4.9 |
| RosemountCity | 7.2 mi | 33.3 |
| BloomingtonCity | 7.4 mi | 34.7 |
| South St. PaulCity | 7.7 mi | 5.6 |
| St. Paul ParkCity | 8.6 mi | 3 |
| St. PaulCity | 8.8 mi | 52 |
| NewportCity | 9.2 mi | 3.6 |
| CoatesCity | 9.9 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eagan, MN in?
- Eagan is in Dakota County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Eagan, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Eagan include 55121, 55122, 55123.
- What is the population of Eagan, MN?
- About 68,000 people live in Eagan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eagan?
- Nearby places include Mendota (4.7 mi), Apple Valley (5.2 mi), Sunfish Lake (5.3 mi), Mendota Heights (5.3 mi), Inver Grove Heights (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023