Minneapolis, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55421
Anoka County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,035
- 1,662/sq mi High-density area
- $70,772
- Median income Near-median income area
- $277,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Minneapolis pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,662
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55421 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 55421 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Minneapolis, Anoka County, Minnesota, with 27,035 residents across 16.3 square miles, a density of 1,662 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55421 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,772 (14% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,751. The poverty rate is 14.5%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $277,300 (8% above the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $1,279; 60.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Anoka County, so 55421 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 55421
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Minneapolis, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55421.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
122 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
78 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
67 establishments
- Construction
Construction
66 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
59 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55421, Minneapolis, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
27,035
Population
16.3
Area (sq mi)
1,662
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55421?
37.4
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
22.9%
Foreign-Born
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?
$70,772
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$38,751
Per Capita Income
14.5%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55421 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Minneapolis, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,772 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,450housing units
13,450
Total Housing Units
12,726
Occupied Units
724
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$277,300
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,279
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+0.7%
YoY Change (2024)
229
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+129%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55421 have increased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 178 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 194 |
| 2022 | +10.2% | 214 |
| 2023 | +6.5% | 228 |
| 2024 | +0.7% | 229 |
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 656 business establishments in ZIP 55421, employing approximately 12,441 people with a combined annual payroll of $677,274,000.
656
Businesses
12,441
Employees
$677.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 122 | 18.6% |
| Retail trade | 78 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 67 | 10.2% |
| Construction | 66 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 59 | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 51 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 33 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 33 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 3.8% |
| Information | 11 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 55421 vs 55418 →
ZIP 55421 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55112
Saint Paul (55112)
43,250 residents
- 55432
Minneapolis (55432)
30,027 residents
- 55418
Minneapolis (55418)
29,472 residents
- 55421
Minneapolis (55421)
27,035 residents
- 55412
Minneapolis (55412)
22,148 residents
- 55430
Minneapolis (55430)
21,508 residents
- 55413 12,934
Minneapolis (55413)
12,934 residents
- 55454 8,125
Minneapolis (55454)
8,125 residents
- 55401 6,590
Minneapolis (55401)
6,590 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55421 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55421 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55415
Minneapolis (55415)
$124,921 median income
- 55401
Minneapolis (55401)
$113,522 median income
- 55418
Minneapolis (55418)
$99,397 median income
- 55112
Saint Paul (55112)
$93,838 median income
- 55413
Minneapolis (55413)
$85,282 median income
- 55432
Minneapolis (55432)
$79,520 median income
- 55430
Minneapolis (55430)
$75,716 median income
- 55421
Minneapolis (55421)
$70,772 median income
- 55412
Minneapolis (55412)
$68,682 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55421 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55418 | Minneapolis, MN | 29,472 | 2.1 mi |
| 55432 | Minneapolis, MN | 30,027 | 3.2 mi |
| 55430 | Minneapolis, MN | 21,508 | 2.5 mi |
| 55413 | Minneapolis, MN | 12,934 | 3.6 mi |
| 55412 | Minneapolis, MN | 22,148 | 2.8 mi |
| 55415 | Minneapolis, MN | 2,604 | 5.3 mi |
| 55401 | Minneapolis, MN | 6,590 | 4.6 mi |
| 55112 | Saint Paul, MN | 43,250 | 3.6 mi |
| 55454 | Minneapolis, MN | 8,125 | 5.6 mi |
| 55402 | Minneapolis, MN | 368 | 5.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55421, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (27,035 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 55421 in?
ZIP code 55421 (Minneapolis) is located in Anoka County, Minnesota. Anoka County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/anoka-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55421?
ZIP code 55421 in Minneapolis, MN has a population of 27,035 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55421?
The median household income in ZIP 55421 is $70,772, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55421?
The median home value in ZIP 55421 is $277,300, which is 0% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55421?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55421 is White at 50.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55421?
ZIP code 55421 has 656 business establishments employing approximately 12,441 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55421?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55421 are: Health care and social assistance (122), Retail trade (78), Other services (except public administration) (67). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55421?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55421 increased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. 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 55421?
In ZIP code 55421, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.5% 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 55421?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55421 is 22.8 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 55421?
In ZIP code 55421, approximately 60.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55421?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55421 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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