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ZIP Code 55427

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

22,919
1,226/sq mi
$92,821
Median income
$360,200
Median home value
48.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
1,226
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55427 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55427 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.7 square miles in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The area is home to 22,919 residents, producing a population density of 1,226 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 55427 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55427 sits at $92,821 (13% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $49,566. The poverty rate stands at 9.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $360,200 (41% above the state average) with median rent at $1,472 per month, and 67.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55427 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hennepin County, so you can benchmark 55427 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 55427

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55427.

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 55427, 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

22,919

Population

18.7

Area (sq mi)

1,226

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55427?

39.4

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

12.5%

Foreign-Born

White 70.4%
African American 10.4%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

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?

$92,821

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$49,566

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

19.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55427 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,821 Top 24% higher than 76% 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 67.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.8%

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

What does housing look like?

10,774

Total Housing Units

10,670

Occupied Units

104

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.0%
Renter 33.0%

$360,200

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

$1,472

Median Rent

1966

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

+1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55427 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 175
2021 +9.6% 191
2022 +12.3% 215
2023 +0.7% 216
2024 +1.9% 220

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 746 business establishments in ZIP 55427, employing approximately 18,431 people with a combined annual payroll of $999,943,000.

746

Businesses

18,431

Employees

$999.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 102 13.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 89 11.9%
Construction 82 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 62 8.3%
Wholesale trade 61 8.2%
Retail trade 61 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 55 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 52 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 43 5.8%
Finance and insurance 41 5.5%
Manufacturing 38 5.1%
Information 16 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 14 1.9%
Educational services 12 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.2%

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 55427 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 55427 ranks #7 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 55427 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 55427 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
55422 Minneapolis, MN 27,820 2.0 mi
55441 Minneapolis, MN 17,848 2.4 mi
55426 Minneapolis, MN 24,945 3.5 mi
55428 Minneapolis, MN 29,357 3.9 mi
55411 Minneapolis, MN 27,428 4.0 mi
55442 Minneapolis, MN 13,217 3.7 mi
55429 Minneapolis, MN 26,751 4.5 mi
55416 Minneapolis, MN 29,027 4.4 mi
55412 Minneapolis, MN 22,148 4.2 mi
55305 Hopkins, MN 19,368 4.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55427 in?
ZIP code 55427 (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 55427?
ZIP code 55427 in Minneapolis, MN has a population of 22,919 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55427?
The median household income in ZIP 55427 is $92,821, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55427?
The median home value in ZIP 55427 is $360,200, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55427?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55427 is White at 70.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55427?
ZIP code 55427 has 746 business establishments employing approximately 18,431 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55427?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55427 are: Health care and social assistance (102), Professional, scientific, and technical services (89), Construction (82). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55427?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55427 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 55427?
In ZIP code 55427, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.8% 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 55427?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55427 is 19.2 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 55427?
In ZIP code 55427, 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 55427?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55427 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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