Minneapolis, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55436
Hennepin County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,138
- 1,071/sq mi High-density area
- $144,129
- Median income Above-median income area
- $643,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 71.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Minneapolis pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,071
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55436 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 55436 (Minneapolis, MN) rose +1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.6 in 2023 to 231.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55436 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, home to 13,138 residents across 12.3 square miles, a density of 1,071 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55436 skews affluent, with a median household income of $144,129 (75% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $102,973. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.9% and unemployment is 2.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $643,400 (152% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 75.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,946.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 71.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hennepin County, so 55436 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 55436
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Minneapolis, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55436.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
79 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
57 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
54 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 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 55436, 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
13,138
Population
12.3
Area (sq mi)
1,071
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55436?
47.2
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
7.2%
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?
$144,129
Median Household Income
+75% vs state ZIP avg
$102,973
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
18.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55436 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)
$144,129 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
6,361housing units
6,361
Total Housing Units
6,104
Occupied Units
257
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$643,400
Median Home Value
+152% vs state ZIP avg
$1,946
Median Rent
1973
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
+1.9%
YoY Change (2024)
232
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+132%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55436 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 188 |
| 2021 | +4.7% | 196 |
| 2022 | +11.2% | 218 |
| 2023 | +4.2% | 228 |
| 2024 | +1.9% | 232 |
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 388 business establishments in ZIP 55436, employing approximately 3,900 people with a combined annual payroll of $308,294,000.
388
Businesses
3,900
Employees
$308.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 79 | 20.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 57 | 14.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 54 | 13.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 50 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 34 | 8.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 6.4% |
| Construction | 20 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 4.1% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 3.9% |
| Information | 7 | 1.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.8% |
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 55436 vs 55439 →
ZIP 55436 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55416
Minneapolis (55416)
29,027 residents
- 55419
Minneapolis (55419)
26,406 residents
- 55426
Minneapolis (55426)
24,945 residents
- 55343
Hopkins (55343)
23,933 residents
- 55410
Minneapolis (55410)
19,340 residents
- 55438
Minneapolis (55438)
16,249 residents
- 55344
Eden Prairie (55344)
13,952 residents
- 55436
Minneapolis (55436)
13,138 residents
- 55435 11,592
Minneapolis (55435)
11,592 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55436 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55436 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55424
Minneapolis (55424)
$250,000 median income
- 55439
Minneapolis (55439)
$168,693 median income
- 55419
Minneapolis (55419)
$148,350 median income
- 55410
Minneapolis (55410)
$146,425 median income
- 55436
Minneapolis (55436)
$144,129 median income
- 55438
Minneapolis (55438)
$106,432 median income
- 55416
Minneapolis (55416)
$105,958 median income
- 55426 $99,347
Minneapolis (55426)
$99,347 median income
- 55344 $89,565
Eden Prairie (55344)
$89,565 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55436 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55439 | Minneapolis, MN | 8,750 | 2.0 mi |
| 55424 | Minneapolis, MN | 9,685 | 1.7 mi |
| 55343 | Hopkins, MN | 23,933 | 2.2 mi |
| 55426 | Minneapolis, MN | 24,945 | 3.6 mi |
| 55410 | Minneapolis, MN | 19,340 | 2.7 mi |
| 55435 | Minneapolis, MN | 11,592 | 2.8 mi |
| 55416 | Minneapolis, MN | 29,027 | 3.6 mi |
| 55438 | Minneapolis, MN | 16,249 | 5.4 mi |
| 55419 | Minneapolis, MN | 26,406 | 4.2 mi |
| 55344 | Eden Prairie, MN | 13,952 | 3.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55436, 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 (13,138 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 55436 in?
ZIP code 55436 (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 55436?
ZIP code 55436 in Minneapolis, MN has a population of 13,138 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55436?
The median household income in ZIP 55436 is $144,129, which is 89% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55436?
The median home value in ZIP 55436 is $643,400, which is 131% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55436?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55436 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55436?
ZIP code 55436 has 388 business establishments employing approximately 3,900 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55436?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55436 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (79), Health care and social assistance (57), Finance and insurance (54). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55436?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55436 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 55436?
In ZIP code 55436, 78.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.6% 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 55436?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55436 is 18.7 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 55436?
In ZIP code 55436, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55436?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55436 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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