Forest Lake, Minnesota
Gutters, roofing, siding and windows in ZIP code 55025, Forest Lake, MN
Omega Exteriors serves ZIP code 55025, in Forest Lake, Columbus and 4 more, MN, from its Farmington office about 44 miles away. ZIP code 55025 has 25,759 residents in 10,026 households (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Call our Farmington office at (651) 998-8500 or request a free estimate online.
Your home's exterior
What this means for your home's exterior
A figure from the public record of ZIP code 55025 for each of 4 service lines, and what such a figure means.
- Gutters in ZIP code 55025
Washington County averages 34.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). One inch of rain on 1,000 square feet of roof is about 623 gallons of water for the gutters to carry.
- Roofing in ZIP code 55025
8 of the 31 hail events on record within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55025 from 2016 through March 31, 2026 had hail 1.5 inches or larger. The National Weather Service counts hail of 1 inch or larger as severe.
- Siding in ZIP code 55025
The strongest thunderstorm wind on record within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55025 from 2016 through September 22, 2025 was 75 mph. The National Weather Service counts a thunderstorm wind of 58 mph or more as severe.
- Windows in ZIP code 55025
39% of homes in ZIP code 55025 were built before 1980. A home built before 1980 was built before the energy codes in force today were written.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025); American Community Survey 2023, 5-year; NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
Location
Where ZIP code 55025 is
The county, the nearest office and the cities and towns on our pages that ZIP code 55025 reaches.
ZIP code 55025 is filed here under Forest Lake, in Washington County, Minnesota; its center is about 44 miles north of our Farmington office. ZIP code 55025 also extends into Anoka County and Chisago County. Our address file holds 11,070 address points in ZIP code 55025. ZIP code 55025 reaches into 6 cities and towns on our pages: Forest Lake (8,838 address points), Columbus (1,507), Wyoming (491), Chisago City (124), Cottage Grove (44) and Lino Lakes (40). Forest Lake holds the most of its address points, so this page sits under Forest Lake.
Table: 6 rows by city or town
| City or town | Address points in ZIP code 55025 | Share of those listed here |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Lake | 8,838 | 80% |
| Columbus | 1,507 | 14% |
| Wyoming | 491 | 4% |
| Chisago City | 124 | 1% |
| Cottage Grove | 44 | 0% |
| Lino Lakes | 40 | 0% |
Source: Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas and address points (a ZIP code can also take in land outside any city or town).
Housing
Homes in ZIP code 55025
Housing figures for ZIP code 55025 from the American Community Survey 2023, 5-year, with a table of homes by year built.
ZIP code 55025 has 10,522 housing units, and 67% of them are single-family detached homes (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Another 11% are attached homes such as townhomes. Mobile homes make up 2% of the housing units.
The median home in ZIP code 55025 was built in 1989. 39% of homes in ZIP code 55025 were built before 1980, and 33% were built in 2000 or later. The most common building period is 2000–2009, with 2,051 homes.
74% of occupied homes in ZIP code 55025 are owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home in ZIP code 55025 is valued at $385,800. Among occupied homes in ZIP code 55025, 72% heat with utility gas, 20% with electricity and 6% with bottled or tank gas.
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 135 | 1% |
| 2010–2019 | 1,268 | 12% |
| 2000–2009 | 2,051 | 19% |
| 1990–1999 | 1,621 | 15% |
| 1980–1989 | 1,304 | 12% |
| 1970–1979 | 1,754 | 17% |
| 1960–1969 | 855 | 8% |
| 1950–1959 | 607 | 6% |
| 1940–1949 | 222 | 2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 705 | 7% |
Source: American Community Survey 2023, 5-year (tables B25024, B25034, B25035, B25003, B25077, B25040), for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 55025.
Nearby
ZIP code 55025 and the ZIP codes around it
8 nearby ZIP codes, each with its distance and the same Census housing figures.
The nearest other ZIP codes we serve, measured center to center, are 55092 in Wyoming (5.6 miles northwest), 55038 in Hugo (6.9 miles south), 55014 in Lino Lakes (8.3 miles southwest), 55013 in Chisago City (8.8 miles northeast), 55073 in Scandia (9.4 miles east) and 55079 in Stacy (10 miles north). The table sets ZIP code 55025 beside the 8 ZIP codes nearest to it, using the same Census figures for each.
Table: 9 ZIP codes compared
| ZIP code | Main city | From ZIP code 55025 | Households | Median year built | Median home value | Owner-occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55025 | Forest Lake | this page | 10,026 | 1989 | $385,800 | 74% |
| 55092 | Wyoming | 5.6 miles northwest | 4,133 | 1991 | $336,600 | 94% |
| 55038 | Hugo | 6.9 miles south | 9,149 | 2001 | $408,000 | 91% |
| 55014 | Lino Lakes | 8.3 miles southwest | 10,885 | 1987 | $324,700 | 84% |
| 55013 | Chisago City | 8.8 miles northeast | 2,813 | 1991 | $366,000 | 77% |
| 55073 | Scandia | 9.4 miles east | 1,404 | 1983 | $470,400 | 88% |
| 55079 | Stacy | 10 miles north | 3,257 | 1988 | $335,400 | 93% |
| 55047 | Scandia | 11 miles southeast | 964 | 1975 | $478,800 | 94% |
| 55449 | Blaine | 11 miles southwest | 11,367 | 2005 | $422,600 | 88% |
Source: American Community Survey 2023, 5-year, by ZIP Code Tabulation Area; distances are straight lines between ZIP code centers.
Storm record
Storm record near ZIP code 55025
Events in the NOAA Storm Events Database within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55025, from 2016 through March 31, 2026 for hail and through September 22, 2025 for thunderstorm wind and tornadoes.
The NOAA Storm Events Database records 31 hail events, 14 thunderstorm-wind events and 7 tornadoes within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55025 from 2016 through March 31, 2026 for hail and through September 22, 2025 for thunderstorm wind and tornadoes. The largest hail on record there in that period was 2 inches on July 18, 2020, near Forest Lake. 8 of those hail events had hail 1.5 inches or larger.
The closest event to the center of ZIP code 55025 was 1 in hail on July 18, 2020, 1.4 miles away near Forest Lake. The most recent hail event within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55025 was on July 3, 2025: 1 in hail near Chisago City. The most recent thunderstorm-wind event within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55025 was on July 28, 2025, near Lino Lakes. The strongest thunderstorm wind recorded within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55025 in that period was 75 mph. The busiest year was 2017, with 18 events in all.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
Event list
Recorded events within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55025
The 12 most recent events on record, newest first, each with its date, type and distance in miles.
Table: the 12 most recent events
| Date | Event | Nearest place | Miles away |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2025 | 63 mph wind | Lino Lakes | 8.6 |
| July 3, 2025 | 1 in hail | Chisago City | 7.5 |
| September 21, 2024 | 60 mph wind | Wyoming | 4.7 |
| August 26, 2024 | 58 mph wind | Stacy | 9.5 |
| June 18, 2024 | 60 mph wind | Hugo | 6.7 |
| June 4, 2024 | 60 mph wind | Martin Lake | 7.6 |
| August 11, 2023 | 0.75 in hail | Columbus | 1.9 |
| August 11, 2023 | 0.75 in hail | Ham Lake | 8.4 |
| May 9, 2022 | 1 in hail | Stacy | 9.5 |
| May 9, 2022 | 60 mph wind | Stacy | 9.5 |
| May 9, 2022 | 0.75 in hail | Chisago City | 9.2 |
| April 12, 2022 | 0.88 in hail | Hugo | 6.7 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
By year
Events within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55025 by year
Hail, thunderstorm-wind and tornado events for each year from 2016 through 2026.
| Year | Hail events | Wind events | Tornadoes | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | no data yet | no data yet | — |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2024 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.75 in |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 in |
| 2019 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 in |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2017 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 1.75 in |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.88 in |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
Risk ratings
Washington County storm and winter risk ratings
FEMA National Risk Index scores for 7 perils in Washington County, with the county's rank in Minnesota.
This page is filed under Forest Lake, which is in Washington County; the ratings below are that county's. Washington County scores 94.8 of 100 for hail in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 6th of 87 Minnesota counties. Washington County scores 98.3 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 5th of 87 Minnesota counties. Washington County scores 76.6 of 100 for winter weather in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 30th of 87 Minnesota counties. Of the perils listed here, the highest score in Washington County is for strong wind, at 98.3 of 100.
Washington County averages 34.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). The average annual temperature in Washington County is 45.1°F.
Table: risk scores for 7 perils
| Peril | Score (0–100) | Rank in Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 94.8 | 6th of 87 |
| Strong wind | 98.3 | 5th of 87 |
| Tornado | 76 | 35th of 87 |
| Winter weather | 76.6 | 30th of 87 |
| Ice storm | 65.5 | 5th of 87 |
| Cold wave | 87.5 | 14th of 87 |
| Lightning | 88.4 | 5th of 87 |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, 2026 release; rank among the state's counties computed from the scores; NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
Your local office
Served from our Farmington office
How to reach the Farmington office, the nearest to the center of ZIP code 55025.
Our Farmington office is at 821 3rd St, Farmington, MN 55024, about 44 miles from the center of ZIP code 55025. Its hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. You can reach that office at (651) 998-8500.
Questions
Questions about ZIP code 55025
8 questions and answers about Omega Exteriors in ZIP code 55025.
Does Omega Exteriors serve ZIP code 55025?
Yes. Omega Exteriors serves ZIP code 55025, in Forest Lake, Columbus and 4 more, MN, from its Farmington office about 44 miles away.
Which cities does ZIP code 55025 cover?
ZIP code 55025 reaches into 6 cities and towns on our pages: Forest Lake (8,838 address points), Columbus (1,507), Wyoming (491), Chisago City (124), Cottage Grove (44) and Lino Lakes (40). Forest Lake holds the most of its address points, so this page sits under Forest Lake.
How often does hail hit ZIP code 55025?
NOAA lists 31 hail events within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55025 from 2016 through March 31, 2026. By year: 2026: 0, 2025: 1, 2024: 0, 2023: 2, 2022: 4, 2021: 0, 2020: 6, 2019: 4, 2018: 4, 2017: 9, 2016: 1.
When was the last recorded storm near ZIP code 55025?
The most recent event on record within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55025 is 63 mph wind on July 28, 2025, near Lino Lakes.
Have tornadoes been recorded near ZIP code 55025?
NOAA lists 7 tornadoes within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55025 from 2016 through September 22, 2025.
How old are homes in ZIP code 55025?
The median home in ZIP code 55025 was built in 1989, and 39% of homes there were built before 1980.
How does Washington County rate for hail and wind risk?
Washington County scores 94.8 of 100 for hail and 98.3 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, ranking 6th and 5th of 87 Minnesota counties.
Which office serves ZIP code 55025?
Our Farmington office at 821 3rd St, Farmington, MN 55024, about 44 miles away.
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