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Empire, MN
City in Dakota County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55024, 55068.
Population
3,092
Land area
30.5sq mi
People per sq mi
101
ZIP codes
2
Empire and its ZIP codes
Empire at a glance
- Empire is 41% denser than Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $147,700 a year, 66% more than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $469,500 (43% above Minnesota) and median rent is $2,052 a month.
Local data for Empire, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Empire, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$147,700
Poverty rate
1.9%
Median home value
$469,500
Median rent
$2,052/mo
Homeownership
94.3%
Bachelor's or higher
37.4%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
30.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,051), Irish Americans (448), Norwegian Americans (224).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dakota County. PPP loans are for Empire.
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
How people get to work
Empire, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.0%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home20.1%
Average one-way commute: 30.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Empire, 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
81° / 3°F
34.1 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Empire
2 in or overlapping Empire. Population shown
Cities near Empire
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CoatesCity | 3.5 mi | 1.5 |
| RosemountCity | 4.4 mi | 33.3 |
| FarmingtonCity | 4.7 mi | 15.5 |
| VermillionCity | 6 mi | 1 |
| HamptonCity | 6.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Apple ValleyCity | 7.4 mi | 16.9 |
| LakevilleCity | 8.8 mi | 36.9 |
| New TrierCity | 9.2 mi | 0.2 |
| EaganCity | 10 mi | 31.2 |
| Inver Grove HeightsCity | 10 mi | 27.9 |
| RandolphCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| BurnsvilleCity | 11 mi | 24.9 |
| St. Paul ParkCity | 12 mi | 3 |
| HastingsCity | 12 mi | 10.4 |
| Cottage GroveCity | 13 mi | 33.6 |
| Sunfish LakeCity | 13 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Empire, MN in?
- Empire is in Dakota County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Empire, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Empire include 55024, 55068.
- What is the population of Empire, MN?
- About 3,092 people live in Empire, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Empire?
- Nearby places include Coates (3.5 mi), Rosemount (4.4 mi), Farmington (4.7 mi), Vermillion (6 mi), Hampton (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023