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ZIP Code 55403

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

14,985
4,243/sq mi
$60,873
Median income
$298,500
Median home value
57.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Minneapolis pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
4,243
people per sq mi
25%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55403 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55403 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.5 square miles in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The area is home to 14,985 residents, producing a population density of 4,243 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 55403 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55403 sits at $60,873 (26% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $69,214. The poverty rate stands at 16.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $298,500 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $1,241 per month, and 25.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55403 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hennepin County, so you can benchmark 55403 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 55403

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55403.

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 55403, Minneapolis, 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

14,985

Population

3.5

Area (sq mi)

4,243

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55403?

34.3

Median Age

54.8%

Male

45.2%

Female

12.9%

Foreign-Born

White 65.9%
African American 16.7%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%

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?

$60,873

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$69,214

Per Capita Income

16.1%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55403 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,873 30th percentile higher than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 69.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.9%

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

What does housing look like?

13,230

Total Housing Units

11,762

Occupied Units

1,468

Vacant Units

1.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 25.0%
Renter 75.0%

$298,500

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$1,241

Median Rent

1968

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

-11.7%

YoY Change (2024)

192

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+92%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55403 have decreased 11.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -3.7% 165
2021 +9.0% 180
2022 +5.9% 190
2023 +14.2% 217
2024 -11.7% 192

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 581 business establishments in ZIP 55403, employing approximately 17,278 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,458,143,000.

581

Businesses

17,278

Employees

$1.5B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 113 19.4%
Accommodation and food services 96 16.5%
Other services (except public administration) 67 11.5%
Health care and social assistance 65 11.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 53 9.1%
Retail trade 33 5.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 28 4.8%
Wholesale trade 21 3.6%
Information 21 3.6%
Finance and insurance 19 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 3.1%
Manufacturing 12 2.1%
Construction 9 1.6%
Educational services 9 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 1.2%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.0%
Utilities 4 0.7%

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 55403 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 55403 ranks #5 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 55403 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 55403 ranks #7 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
55405 Minneapolis, MN 15,411 0.9 mi
55402 Minneapolis, MN 368 0.8 mi
55401 Minneapolis, MN 6,590 1.3 mi
55415 Minneapolis, MN 2,604 1.4 mi
55404 Minneapolis, MN 27,121 1.3 mi
55408 Minneapolis, MN 29,981 2.1 mi
55411 Minneapolis, MN 27,428 2.1 mi
55454 Minneapolis, MN 8,125 2.1 mi
55409 Minneapolis, MN 11,615 2.8 mi
55455 Minneapolis, MN 1,050 2.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55403 in?
ZIP code 55403 (Minneapolis) 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 55403?
ZIP code 55403 in Minneapolis, MN has a population of 14,985 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55403?
The median household income in ZIP 55403 is $60,873, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55403?
The median home value in ZIP 55403 is $298,500, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55403?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55403 is White at 65.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55403?
ZIP code 55403 has 581 business establishments employing approximately 17,278 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55403?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55403 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (113), Accommodation and food services (96), Other services (except public administration) (67). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55403?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55403 decreased by 11.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. 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 55403?
In ZIP code 55403, 69.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.9% 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 55403?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55403 is 23.6 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 55403?
In ZIP code 55403, approximately 25.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 75.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55403?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55403 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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