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Minneapolis, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55439

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

8,750
708/sq mi
$168,693
Median income
$649,800
Median home value
79.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Minneapolis pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
708
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55439 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55439 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, home to 8,750 residents across 12.4 square miles, a density of 708 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55439 skews affluent, with a median household income of $168,693 (105% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $89,754. Local economic indicators show a 2.6% poverty rate alongside 3.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $649,800 (154% above the state average) with median rent at $1,656 per month, and 90.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 79.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 55439, plus 6 more within Hennepin County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 55439

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Minneapolis, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55439.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55439, 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

8,750

Population

12.4

Area (sq mi)

708

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55439?

44.3

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

10.1%

Foreign-Born

White 74.5%
African American 3.1%
Asian 11.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$168,693

Median Household Income

+105% vs state

$89,754

Per Capita Income

2.6%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

20.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55439 ranks nationally

Minneapolis, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$168,693 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 84.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 79.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,700

Total Housing Units

3,565

Occupied Units

135

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.2%
Renter 9.8%

$649,800

Median Home Value

+154% vs state

$1,656

Median Rent

1971

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

+3.2%

YoY Change (2024)

232

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+132%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55439 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.3% 176
2021 +6.5% 187
2022 +16.7% 219
2023 +2.6% 224
2024 +3.2% 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 738 business establishments in ZIP 55439, employing approximately 12,400 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,087,832,000.

738

Businesses

12,400

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 154 20.9%
Wholesale trade 87 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 87 11.8%
Finance and insurance 73 9.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 52 7.0%
Construction 48 6.5%
Manufacturing 41 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 41 5.6%
Other services (except public administration) 37 5.0%
Retail trade 25 3.4%
Accommodation and food services 23 3.1%
Information 19 2.6%
Educational services 14 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 13 1.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 12 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.6%

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 55439 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 55439 ranks #0 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 55439 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 55439 ranks #2 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
55436 Minneapolis, MN 13,138 2.0 mi
55435 Minneapolis, MN 11,592 2.0 mi
55438 Minneapolis, MN 16,249 3.5 mi
55344 Eden Prairie, MN 13,952 2.8 mi
55424 Minneapolis, MN 9,685 2.7 mi
55343 Hopkins, MN 23,933 3.4 mi
55437 Minneapolis, MN 17,484 3.8 mi
55426 Minneapolis, MN 24,945 5.5 mi
55410 Minneapolis, MN 19,340 3.7 mi
55423 Minneapolis, MN 35,375 4.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hennepin County

55407 standard
Minneapolis, MN
Pop: 37,881
55423 standard
Minneapolis, MN
Pop: 35,375
55311 standard
Maple Grove, MN
Pop: 32,788
55369 standard
Osseo, MN
Pop: 32,524
55443 standard
Minneapolis, MN
Pop: 32,462
55406 standard
Minneapolis, MN
Pop: 32,112

Related Areas

Hennepin County Minneapolis, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55439 in? ▼
ZIP code 55439 (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 55439? ▼
ZIP code 55439 in Minneapolis, MN has a population of 8,750 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55439? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55439 is $168,693, which is 121% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55439? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55439 is $649,800, which is 134% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55439? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55439 is White at 74.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55439? ▼
ZIP code 55439 has 738 business establishments employing approximately 12,400 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55439? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55439 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (154), Wholesale trade (87), Health care and social assistance (87). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55439? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55439 increased by 3.2% 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 55439? ▼
In ZIP code 55439, 84.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 79.0% 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 55439? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55439 is 20.0 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 55439? ▼
In ZIP code 55439, approximately 90.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55439? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55439 is 2.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.