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Scandia, MN

City in Washington County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55047, 55073.

Population

3,950

Land area

34.9sq mi

People per sq mi

113

ZIP codes

2

Scandia and its ZIP codes

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Scandia at a glance

  • Scandia is 57% denser than Minnesota as a whole.
  • It is the 179th most populous of 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
  • Households here earn a median of $101,953 a year, 14% more than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $475,800 (44% above Minnesota).

Local data for Scandia, MN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Scandia, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$101,953

Poverty rate

1.9%

Median home value

$475,800

Homeownership

88.7%

Bachelor's or higher

40.9%

Median age

46.0

Average commute

33.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,192), Irish Americans (692), Norwegian Americans (398).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Scandia.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$63,636

96,635 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$86,217

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.63B

FY 2026, $6,106 per person

PPP loans

$3.02M

83 loans, 394 jobs reported

Washington County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Scandia, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone65.6%
  • Carpooled11.8%
  • Public transit0.6%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
  • Worked from home21.2%

Average one-way commute: 33.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Scandia, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

533

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

247

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 3°F

33.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Scandia, MN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.6%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

11.9%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

11.9%

U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.0%

U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts

ZIP codes in Scandia

2 in or overlapping Scandia. Population shown

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Cities near Scandia

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Marine on St. CroixCity4.3 mi3.9
Forest LakeCity6.3 mi30.5
Osceola, WIVillage8.3 mi4.1
HugoCity8.6 mi33.5
LindstromCity8.7 mi3.8
Chisago CityCity8.9 mi17.8
WyomingCity9.3 mi20.7
Center CityCity9.4 mi0.6
ShaferCity10 mi1.3
Somerset, WIVillage11 mi3.3
ColumbusCity12 mi44.8
GrantCity12 mi25.1
Dresser, WIVillage12 mi1.9
CentervilleCity12 mi2.1
DellwoodCity13 mi2.7
StillwaterCity13 mi8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Scandia, MN in?
Scandia is in Washington County, Minnesota.
What ZIP codes are in Scandia, MN?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Scandia include 55047, 55073.
What is the population of Scandia, MN?
About 3,950 people live in Scandia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Scandia?
Nearby places include Marine on St. Croix (4.3 mi), Forest Lake (6.3 mi), Osceola, WI (8.3 mi), Hugo (8.6 mi), Lindstrom (8.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023