Minneapolis, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55408

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

29,981
4,257/sq mi
$70,326
Median income
$396,100
Median home value
56.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
4,257
people per sq mi
24%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55408 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55408 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.0 square miles in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The area is home to 29,981 residents, producing a population density of 4,257 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 55408 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55408 sits at $70,326 (14% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $54,669. The poverty rate stands at 16.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.4%. On housing, the median home value is $396,100 (55% above the state average) with median rent at $1,364 per month, and 23.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55408 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 56.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.9, 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 55408 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 55408

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55408.

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 55408, 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

29,981

Population

7.0

Area (sq mi)

4,257

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55408?

30.9

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

15.7%

Foreign-Born

White 60.4%
African American 19.1%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%

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?

$70,326

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$54,669

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55408 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,326 47th percentile higher than 47% 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 70.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.4%

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

What does housing look like?

18,433

Total Housing Units

17,344

Occupied Units

1,089

Vacant Units

1.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 23.6%
Renter 76.4%

$396,100

Median Home Value

+55% vs state

$1,364

Median Rent

1958

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

+0.0%

YoY Change (2024)

227

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+127%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55408 have increased 0.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 200
2021 +5.3% 211
2022 +5.6% 223
2023 +1.7% 227
2024 +0.0% 227

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 1,012 business establishments in ZIP 55408, employing approximately 11,562 people with a combined annual payroll of $457,478,000.

1,012

Businesses

11,562

Employees

$457.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 182 18.0%
Accommodation and food services 161 15.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 153 15.1%
Retail trade 122 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 107 10.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 83 8.2%
Finance and insurance 38 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 34 3.4%
Construction 33 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30 3.0%
Manufacturing 17 1.7%
Information 14 1.4%
Wholesale trade 11 1.1%
Transportation and warehousing 11 1.1%
Educational services 10 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 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 55408 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 55408 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 55408 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 55408 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
55409 Minneapolis, MN 11,615 0.8 mi
55403 Minneapolis, MN 14,985 2.1 mi
55419 Minneapolis, MN 26,406 2.4 mi
55405 Minneapolis, MN 15,411 2.2 mi
55407 Minneapolis, MN 37,881 1.9 mi
55404 Minneapolis, MN 27,121 2.1 mi
55410 Minneapolis, MN 19,340 2.4 mi
55416 Minneapolis, MN 29,027 2.4 mi
55402 Minneapolis, MN 368 2.7 mi
55411 Minneapolis, MN 27,428 4.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55408 in?
ZIP code 55408 (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 55408?
ZIP code 55408 in Minneapolis, MN has a population of 29,981 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55408?
The median household income in ZIP 55408 is $70,326, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55408?
The median home value in ZIP 55408 is $396,100, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55408?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55408 is White at 60.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55408?
ZIP code 55408 has 1,012 business establishments employing approximately 11,562 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55408?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55408 are: Health care and social assistance (182), Accommodation and food services (161), Professional, scientific, and technical services (153). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55408?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55408 increased by 0.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 55408?
In ZIP code 55408, 70.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.4% 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 55408?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55408 is 24.0 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 55408?
In ZIP code 55408, approximately 23.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 76.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55408?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55408 is 16.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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