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Sunfish Lake, MN
City in Dakota County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55118.
Population
533
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
356
ZIP codes
1
Sunfish Lake and its ZIP codes
Sunfish Lake at a glance
- Sunfish Lake is about 4.9 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $236,250 a year, about 2.7 times the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,115,600 (about 3.4 times the Minnesota figure).
Housing and community stats
Sunfish Lake, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$236,250
Poverty rate
1.7%
Median home value
$1,115,600
Homeownership
98.3%
Bachelor's or higher
73.2%
Median age
50.0
Average commute
18.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (183), Norwegian Americans (87), Irish Americans (66).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dakota County. PPP loans are for Sunfish Lake.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, +0.9 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
Sunfish Lake, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.5%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home30.2%
Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sunfish Lake, 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
29.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sunfish Lake, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
ZIP codes in Sunfish Lake
1 in or overlapping Sunfish Lake. Population shown
Cities near Sunfish Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West St. PaulCity | 2 mi | 4.9 |
| Mendota HeightsCity | 2.1 mi | 9.1 |
| South St. PaulCity | 2.7 mi | 5.6 |
| LilydaleCity | 3 mi | 0.6 |
| Inver Grove HeightsCity | 3.5 mi | 27.9 |
| MendotaCity | 3.5 mi | 0.3 |
| St. PaulCity | 4.4 mi | 52 |
| NewportCity | 4.6 mi | 3.6 |
| EaganCity | 5.3 mi | 31.2 |
| St. Paul ParkCity | 5.6 mi | 3 |
| LandfallCity | 7.8 mi | 0.1 |
| MaplewoodCity | 8 mi | 17 |
| WoodburyCity | 8.6 mi | 34.9 |
| Falcon HeightsCity | 8.9 mi | 2.2 |
| Cottage GroveCity | 9.1 mi | 33.6 |
| RosemountCity | 9.1 mi | 33.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sunfish Lake, MN in?
- Sunfish Lake is in Dakota County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Sunfish Lake, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sunfish Lake include 55118.
- What is the population of Sunfish Lake, MN?
- About 533 people live in Sunfish Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sunfish Lake?
- Nearby places include West St. Paul (2 mi), Mendota Heights (2.1 mi), South St. Paul (2.7 mi), Lilydale (3 mi), Inver Grove Heights (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023