Eden Prairie, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55344

Hennepin County, Minnesota — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

13,952
611/sq mi
$89,565
Median income
$363,500
Median home value
59.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Eden Prairie pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
611
people per sq mi
40%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55344 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55344 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.8 square miles in Eden Prairie, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The area is home to 13,952 residents, producing a population density of 611 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 55344 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55344 sits at $89,565 (9% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $64,242. The poverty rate stands at 10.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $363,500 (42% above the state average) with median rent at $1,802 per month, and 40.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55344 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 59.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hennepin County, so you can benchmark 55344 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 55344

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55344.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55344, Eden Prairie, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

13,952

Population

22.8

Area (sq mi)

611

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55344?

37.7

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

19.5%

Foreign-Born

White 63.0%
African American 7.0%
Asian 17.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$89,565

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$64,242

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

20.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55344 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$89,565 Top 27% higher than 73% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,489

Total Housing Units

7,078

Occupied Units

411

Vacant Units

1.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 40.1%
Renter 59.9%

$363,500

Median Home Value

+42% vs state

$1,802

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55344 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 163
2021 +8.3% 177
2022 +13.2% 200
2023 +2.3% 205
2024 +1.9% 209

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,443 business establishments in ZIP 55344, employing approximately 47,866 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,416,174,000.

1,443

Businesses

47,866

Employees

$4.4B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 189 13.1%
Health care and social assistance 157 10.9%
Retail trade 152 10.5%
Finance and insurance 138 9.6%
Wholesale trade 134 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 130 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 111 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 82 5.7%
Manufacturing 76 5.3%
Information 56 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 54 3.7%
Construction 46 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 38 2.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 30 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 26 1.8%
Educational services 23 1.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 55344 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55344 ranks #8 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 55344 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 55344 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
55343 Hopkins, MN 23,933 3.5 mi
55439 Minneapolis, MN 8,750 2.8 mi
55346 Eden Prairie, MN 16,776 2.7 mi
55347 Eden Prairie, MN 30,069 3.0 mi
55438 Minneapolis, MN 16,249 3.7 mi
55305 Hopkins, MN 19,368 6.3 mi
55436 Minneapolis, MN 13,138 3.9 mi
55345 Minnetonka, MN 21,147 4.4 mi
55435 Minneapolis, MN 11,592 4.7 mi
55437 Minneapolis, MN 17,484 5.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55344 in?
ZIP code 55344 (Eden Prairie) is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Hennepin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hennepin-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55344?
ZIP code 55344 in Eden Prairie, MN has a population of 13,952 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55344?
The median household income in ZIP 55344 is $89,565, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55344?
The median home value in ZIP 55344 is $363,500, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55344?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55344 is White at 63.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55344?
ZIP code 55344 has 1,443 business establishments employing approximately 47,866 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55344?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55344 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (189), Health care and social assistance (157), Retail trade (152). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55344?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55344 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55344?
In ZIP code 55344, 70.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 55344?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55344 is 20.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55344?
In ZIP code 55344, approximately 40.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55344?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55344 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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