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ZIP Code 55431

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

18,435
890/sq mi
$101,484
Median income
$373,500
Median home value
49.1%
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 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
890
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55431 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55431 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.7 square miles in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The area is home to 18,435 residents, producing a population density of 890 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 55431 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55431 sits at $101,484 (24% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $54,370. The poverty rate stands at 4.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $373,500 (46% above the state average) with median rent at $1,699 per month, and 67.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55431 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, 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 55431 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 55431

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55431.

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 55431, 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

18,435

Population

20.7

Area (sq mi)

890

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55431?

43.6

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

12.4%

Foreign-Born

White 73.8%
African American 5.2%
Asian 7.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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?

$101,484

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$54,370

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

19.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55431 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$101,484 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.1%

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

What does housing look like?

8,451

Total Housing Units

8,199

Occupied Units

252

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.4%
Renter 32.6%

$373,500

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$1,699

Median Rent

1965

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

+0.3%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55431 have increased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 170
2021 +9.7% 186
2022 +9.3% 204
2023 +6.0% 216
2024 +0.3% 217

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 784 business establishments in ZIP 55431, employing approximately 19,272 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,570,394,000.

784

Businesses

19,272

Employees

$1.6B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 121 15.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 94 12.0%
Finance and insurance 83 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 66 8.4%
Retail trade 65 8.3%
Wholesale trade 61 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 60 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 51 6.5%
Construction 43 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 42 5.4%
Information 26 3.3%
Manufacturing 24 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 15 1.9%
Educational services 13 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.9%

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 55431 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 55431 ranks #6 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 55431 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 55431 ranks #5 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
55437 Minneapolis, MN 17,484 1.6 mi
55420 Minneapolis, MN 21,767 1.8 mi
55438 Minneapolis, MN 16,249 3.2 mi
55435 Minneapolis, MN 11,592 3.5 mi
55423 Minneapolis, MN 35,375 3.8 mi
55337 Burnsville, MN 44,356 3.9 mi
55425 Minneapolis, MN 8,952 3.9 mi
55410 Minneapolis, MN 19,340 5.9 mi
55419 Minneapolis, MN 26,406 5.7 mi
55424 Minneapolis, MN 9,685 5.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55431 in?
ZIP code 55431 (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 55431?
ZIP code 55431 in Minneapolis, MN has a population of 18,435 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55431?
The median household income in ZIP 55431 is $101,484, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55431?
The median home value in ZIP 55431 is $373,500, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55431?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55431 is White at 73.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55431?
ZIP code 55431 has 784 business establishments employing approximately 19,272 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55431?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55431 are: Health care and social assistance (121), Professional, scientific, and technical services (94), Finance and insurance (83). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55431?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55431 increased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 55431?
In ZIP code 55431, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.1% 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 55431?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55431 is 19.0 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 55431?
In ZIP code 55431, approximately 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55431?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55431 is 4.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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