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ZIP Code 55406

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

32,112
2,479/sq mi
$93,910
Median income
$354,100
Median home value
57.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Minneapolis pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
2,479
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55406 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55406 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 13.0 square miles in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The area is home to 32,112 residents, producing a population density of 2,479 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 55406 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55406 sits at $93,910 (14% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $54,006. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $354,100 (38% above the state average) with median rent at $1,281 per month, and 66.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55406 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hennepin County, so you can benchmark 55406 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 55406

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55406.

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 55406, 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

32,112

Population

13.0

Area (sq mi)

2,479

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55406?

39.8

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

11.9%

Foreign-Born

White 69.5%
African American 13.9%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

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?

$93,910

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$54,006

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55406 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,910 Top 23% higher than 77% 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 69.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.3%

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

What does housing look like?

17,939

Total Housing Units

16,999

Occupied Units

940

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.0%
Renter 34.0%

$354,100

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$1,281

Median Rent

1938

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

+6.0%

YoY Change (2024)

254

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+154%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55406 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 208
2021 +6.0% 220
2022 +8.5% 239
2023 +0.2% 240
2024 +6.0% 254

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 812 business establishments in ZIP 55406, employing approximately 10,296 people with a combined annual payroll of $436,787,000.

812

Businesses

10,296

Employees

$436.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 144 17.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 112 13.8%
Other services (except public administration) 106 13.1%
Construction 76 9.4%
Retail trade 72 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 66 8.1%
Manufacturing 34 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 33 4.1%
Wholesale trade 32 3.9%
Educational services 32 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 29 3.6%
Finance and insurance 17 2.1%
Information 14 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 9 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.4%

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 55406 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 55406 ranks #2 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 55406 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 55406 ranks #4 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
55407 Minneapolis, MN 37,881 1.6 mi
55417 Minneapolis, MN 24,875 2.5 mi
55414 Minneapolis, MN 28,495 2.8 mi
55455 Minneapolis, MN 1,050 2.4 mi
55454 Minneapolis, MN 8,125 2.3 mi
55114 Saint Paul, MN 3,100 2.3 mi
55105 Saint Paul, MN 28,455 2.6 mi
55404 Minneapolis, MN 27,121 2.5 mi
55450 Minneapolis, MN 10 4.2 mi
55409 Minneapolis, MN 11,615 3.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55406 in?
ZIP code 55406 (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 55406?
ZIP code 55406 in Minneapolis, MN has a population of 32,112 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55406?
The median household income in ZIP 55406 is $93,910, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55406?
The median home value in ZIP 55406 is $354,100, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55406?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55406 is White at 69.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55406?
ZIP code 55406 has 812 business establishments employing approximately 10,296 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55406?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55406 are: Health care and social assistance (144), Professional, scientific, and technical services (112), Other services (except public administration) (106). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55406?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55406 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 55406?
In ZIP code 55406, 69.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.3% 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 55406?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55406 is 21.7 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 55406?
In ZIP code 55406, approximately 66.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55406?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55406 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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