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ZIP Code 55409

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

11,615
3,612/sq mi
$98,305
Median income
$378,600
Median home value
64.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
3,612
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55409 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55409 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.2 square miles in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The area is home to 11,615 residents, producing a population density of 3,612 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 55409 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55409 sits at $98,305 (20% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $59,579. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $378,600 (48% above the state average) with median rent at $1,334 per month, and 65.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55409 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 64.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, 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 55409 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 55409

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55409.

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 55409, 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

11,615

Population

3.2

Area (sq mi)

3,612

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55409?

36.9

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

8.4%

Foreign-Born

White 75.0%
African American 8.8%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

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?

$98,305

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$59,579

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55409 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,305 Top 20% higher than 80% 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 75.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.6%

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

What does housing look like?

5,641

Total Housing Units

5,255

Occupied Units

386

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.5%
Renter 34.5%

$378,600

Median Home Value

+48% vs state

$1,334

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

+0.9%

YoY Change (2024)

247

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+147%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55409 have increased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 212
2021 +4.9% 222
2022 +6.2% 236
2023 +3.5% 244
2024 +0.9% 247

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 271 business establishments in ZIP 55409, employing approximately 2,667 people with a combined annual payroll of $109,270,000.

271

Businesses

2,667

Employees

$109.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 48 17.7%
Other services (except public administration) 46 17.0%
Health care and social assistance 38 14.0%
Accommodation and food services 25 9.2%
Construction 22 8.1%
Retail trade 18 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 5.2%
Educational services 10 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 3.7%
Information 7 2.6%
Wholesale trade 5 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.9%
Finance and insurance 4 1.5%
Manufacturing 3 1.1%

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 55409 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 55409 ranks #9 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 55409 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 55409 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
55408 Minneapolis, MN 29,981 0.8 mi
55419 Minneapolis, MN 26,406 1.7 mi
55407 Minneapolis, MN 37,881 1.4 mi
55403 Minneapolis, MN 14,985 2.8 mi
55404 Minneapolis, MN 27,121 2.4 mi
55423 Minneapolis, MN 35,375 3.7 mi
55402 Minneapolis, MN 368 3.2 mi
55410 Minneapolis, MN 19,340 2.3 mi
55405 Minneapolis, MN 15,411 3.0 mi
55401 Minneapolis, MN 6,590 3.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55409 in?
ZIP code 55409 (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 55409?
ZIP code 55409 in Minneapolis, MN has a population of 11,615 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55409?
The median household income in ZIP 55409 is $98,305, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55409?
The median home value in ZIP 55409 is $378,600, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55409?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55409 is White at 75.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55409?
ZIP code 55409 has 271 business establishments employing approximately 2,667 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55409?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55409 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (48), Other services (except public administration) (46), Health care and social assistance (38). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55409?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55409 increased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 55409?
In ZIP code 55409, 75.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.6% 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 55409?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55409 is 22.4 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 55409?
In ZIP code 55409, approximately 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55409?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55409 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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