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Minneapolis, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55446

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

18,695
710/sq mi
$170,625
Median income
$583,500
Median home value
75.1%
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 10%
home value, US ZIPs
710
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55446 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55446 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, home to 18,695 residents across 26.3 square miles, a density of 710 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55446 skews affluent, with a median household income of $170,625 (108% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $79,469. Local economic indicators show a 2.7% poverty rate alongside 2.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $583,500 (128% above the state average), median rent at $1,983 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.6%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 75.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hennepin County, so you can benchmark 55446 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 55446

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Minneapolis, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55446.

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 55446, 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

18,695

Population

26.3

Area (sq mi)

710

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55446?

38.3

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

18.2%

Foreign-Born

White 66.5%
African American 3.2%
Asian 19.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$170,625

Median Household Income

+108% vs state

$79,469

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55446 ranks nationally

Minneapolis, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$170,625 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 81.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 75.1%

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

What does housing look like?

11,001

Total Housing Units

10,681

Occupied Units

320

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%

$583,500

Median Home Value

+128% vs state

$1,983

Median Rent

2003

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

+1.5%

YoY Change (2024)

188

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+88%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55446 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 150
2021 +6.9% 160
2022 +10.7% 178
2023 +4.1% 185
2024 +1.5% 188

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 451 business establishments in ZIP 55446, employing approximately 4,208 people with a combined annual payroll of $286,327,000.

451

Businesses

4,208

Employees

$286.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 141 31.3%
Health care and social assistance 50 11.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 8.2%
Construction 33 7.3%
Retail trade 30 6.7%
Wholesale trade 29 6.4%
Finance and insurance 26 5.8%
Other services (except public administration) 26 5.8%
Accommodation and food services 18 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 2.9%
Educational services 13 2.9%
Information 10 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.6%
Manufacturing 5 1.1%

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 55446 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 55446 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 55446 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 55446 ranks #3 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
55447 Minneapolis, MN 21,187 3.0 mi
55442 Minneapolis, MN 13,217 3.0 mi
55311 Maple Grove, MN 32,788 4.2 mi
55441 Minneapolis, MN 17,848 4.0 mi
55340 Hamel, MN 6,327 4.8 mi
55369 Osseo, MN 32,524 6.0 mi
55428 Minneapolis, MN 29,357 5.4 mi
55345 Minnetonka, MN 21,147 8.9 mi
55391 Wayzata, MN 14,486 6.4 mi
55305 Hopkins, MN 19,368 6.7 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 55446 in? ▼
ZIP code 55446 (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 55446? ▼
ZIP code 55446 in Minneapolis, MN has a population of 18,695 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55446? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55446 is $170,625, which is 124% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55446? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55446 is $583,500, which is 110% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55446? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55446 is White at 66.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55446? ▼
ZIP code 55446 has 451 business establishments employing approximately 4,208 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55446? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55446 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (141), Health care and social assistance (50), Real estate and rental and leasing (37). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55446? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55446 increased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. 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 55446? ▼
In ZIP code 55446, 81.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 75.1% 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 55446? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55446 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 55446? ▼
In ZIP code 55446, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55446? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55446 is 2.7% 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.