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ZIP Code 55420

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

21,767
1,294/sq mi
$82,170
Median income
$328,400
Median home value
33.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
1,294
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55420 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55420 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.8 square miles in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The area is home to 21,767 residents, producing a population density of 1,294 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 55420 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55420 sits at $82,170 (0% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $42,049. The poverty rate stands at 17.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $328,400 (28% above the state average) with median rent at $1,283 per month, and 67.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55420 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, 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 55420 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 55420

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55420.

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 55420, 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

21,767

Population

16.8

Area (sq mi)

1,294

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55420?

38.5

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

20.9%

Foreign-Born

White 50.4%
African American 19.1%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%

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?

$82,170

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$42,049

Per Capita Income

17.8%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55420 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,170 Top 35% higher than 65% 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 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.0%

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

What does housing look like?

9,695

Total Housing Units

9,257

Occupied Units

438

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.0%
Renter 33.0%

$328,400

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$1,283

Median Rent

1960

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

+3.7%

YoY Change (2024)

221

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+121%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55420 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 174
2021 +9.0% 189
2022 +11.5% 211
2023 +1.3% 214
2024 +3.7% 221

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 781 business establishments in ZIP 55420, employing approximately 17,188 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,189,991,000.

781

Businesses

17,188

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 100 12.8%
Retail trade 97 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 83 10.6%
Construction 72 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 69 8.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 68 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 67 8.6%
Wholesale trade 51 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 43 5.5%
Finance and insurance 42 5.4%
Manufacturing 29 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 27 3.5%
Educational services 11 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 1.0%
Information 7 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.5%

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 55420 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 55420 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 55420 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 55420 ranks #8 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
55431 Minneapolis, MN 18,435 1.8 mi
55423 Minneapolis, MN 35,375 2.8 mi
55425 Minneapolis, MN 8,952 2.1 mi
55337 Burnsville, MN 44,356 4.1 mi
55437 Minneapolis, MN 17,484 3.4 mi
55419 Minneapolis, MN 26,406 4.9 mi
55450 Minneapolis, MN 10 3.9 mi
55435 Minneapolis, MN 11,592 3.8 mi
55409 Minneapolis, MN 11,615 6.5 mi
55122 Saint Paul, MN 30,346 4.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55420 in?
ZIP code 55420 (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 55420?
ZIP code 55420 in Minneapolis, MN has a population of 21,767 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55420?
The median household income in ZIP 55420 is $82,170, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55420?
The median home value in ZIP 55420 is $328,400, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55420?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55420 is White at 50.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55420?
ZIP code 55420 has 781 business establishments employing approximately 17,188 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55420?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55420 are: Health care and social assistance (100), Retail trade (97), Other services (except public administration) (83). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55420?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55420 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 55420?
In ZIP code 55420, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.0% 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 55420?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55420 is 21.8 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 55420?
In ZIP code 55420, approximately 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55420?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55420 is 17.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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