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Minneapolis, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55442

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

13,217
963/sq mi
$123,859
Median income
$460,100
Median home value
65.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
963
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55442 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55442 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, home to 13,217 residents across 13.7 square miles, a density of 963 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55442 skews affluent, with a median household income of $123,859 (51% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $70,770. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.0%. Housing costs here run $460,100 for a typical home value (80% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,939 a month; 79.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hennepin County, letting you compare 55442 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 55442

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Minneapolis, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55442.

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 55442, 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

13,217

Population

13.7

Area (sq mi)

963

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55442?

45.0

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 80.5%
African American 3.5%
Asian 7.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$123,859

Median Household Income

+51% vs state

$70,770

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55442 ranks nationally

Minneapolis, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$123,859 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.6%

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

What does housing look like?

5,677

Total Housing Units

5,393

Occupied Units

284

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.6%
Renter 20.4%

$460,100

Median Home Value

+80% vs state

$1,939

Median Rent

1987

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

+1.3%

YoY Change (2024)

202

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+102%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55442 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 156
2021 +7.7% 168
2022 +14.0% 192
2023 +3.9% 200
2024 +1.3% 202

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 310 business establishments in ZIP 55442, employing approximately 14,497 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,291,735,000.

310

Businesses

14,497

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 43 13.9%
Retail trade 35 11.3%
Health care and social assistance 34 11.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 9.0%
Construction 24 7.7%
Wholesale trade 24 7.7%
Finance and insurance 24 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 23 7.4%
Other services (except public administration) 23 7.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 4.8%
Manufacturing 9 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 1.9%
Information 5 1.6%
Educational services 4 1.3%

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 55442 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 55442 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 55442 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 55442 ranks #4 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
55441 Minneapolis, MN 17,848 3.0 mi
55428 Minneapolis, MN 29,357 2.4 mi
55446 Minneapolis, MN 18,695 3.0 mi
55427 Minneapolis, MN 22,919 3.7 mi
55369 Osseo, MN 32,524 5.5 mi
55305 Hopkins, MN 19,368 6.5 mi
55429 Minneapolis, MN 26,751 4.3 mi
55447 Minneapolis, MN 21,187 4.5 mi
55445 Minneapolis, MN 9,879 5.7 mi
55311 Maple Grove, MN 32,788 5.1 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 55442 in? ▼
ZIP code 55442 (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 55442? ▼
ZIP code 55442 in Minneapolis, MN has a population of 13,217 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55442? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55442 is $123,859, which is 62% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55442? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55442 is $460,100, which is 65% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55442? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55442 is White at 80.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55442? ▼
ZIP code 55442 has 310 business establishments employing approximately 14,497 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55442? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55442 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (43), Retail trade (35), Health care and social assistance (34). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55442? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55442 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 55442? ▼
In ZIP code 55442, 73.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.6% 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 55442? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55442 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 55442? ▼
In ZIP code 55442, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55442? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55442 is 2.2% 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.