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Minneapolis, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55449

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

23,277
416/sq mi
$131,832
Median income
$438,300
Median home value
47.6%
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 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
416
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55449 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55449 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 55.9 square miles in Minneapolis, Anoka County, Minnesota. The area is home to 23,277 residents, producing a population density of 416 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 55449 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55449 sits at $131,832 (61% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $56,101. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $438,300 (71% above the state average) with median rent at $1,711 per month, and 87.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55449 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Anoka County, so you can benchmark 55449 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 55449

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55449.

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 55449, 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

23,277

Population

55.9

Area (sq mi)

416

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55449?

38.0

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

15.3%

Foreign-Born

White 71.8%
African American 10.8%
Asian 9.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$131,832

Median Household Income

+61% vs state

$56,101

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55449 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$131,832 Top 7% higher than 93% 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 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.6%

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

What does housing look like?

12,356

Total Housing Units

11,824

Occupied Units

532

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.9%
Renter 12.1%

$438,300

Median Home Value

+71% vs state

$1,711

Median Rent

2005

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

+5.9%

YoY Change (2024)

210

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+110%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55449 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 155
2021 +10.6% 171
2022 +11.6% 191
2023 +3.7% 198
2024 +5.9% 210

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 1,031 business establishments in ZIP 55449, employing approximately 15,290 people with a combined annual payroll of $913,369,000.

1,031

Businesses

15,290

Employees

$913.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 128 12.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 114 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 108 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 92 8.9%
Retail trade 89 8.6%
Manufacturing 86 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 73 7.1%
Wholesale trade 70 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 66 6.4%
Finance and insurance 59 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 56 5.4%
Transportation and warehousing 42 4.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 2.1%
Educational services 11 1.1%
Information 9 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.6%

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 55449 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 55449 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 55449 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 55449 ranks the highest 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
55434 Minneapolis, MN 28,823 2.7 mi
55014 Circle Pines, MN 27,274 3.5 mi
55112 Saint Paul, MN 43,250 6.7 mi
55448 Minneapolis, MN 27,863 5.4 mi
55433 Minneapolis, MN 33,613 6.0 mi
55432 Minneapolis, MN 30,027 6.0 mi
55126 Saint Paul, MN 25,140 6.8 mi
55304 Andover, MN 45,967 6.7 mi
55444 Minneapolis, MN 15,667 7.0 mi
55421 Minneapolis, MN 27,035 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Anoka County

55303 standard
Anoka, MN
Pop: 46,352
55304 standard
Andover, MN
Pop: 45,967
55433 standard
Minneapolis, MN
Pop: 33,613
55432 standard
Minneapolis, MN
Pop: 30,027
55434 standard
Minneapolis, MN
Pop: 28,823
55448 standard
Minneapolis, MN
Pop: 27,863

Related Areas

Anoka County Minneapolis, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55449 in? ▼
ZIP code 55449 (Minneapolis) is located in Anoka County, Minnesota. Anoka County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/anoka-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55449? ▼
ZIP code 55449 in Minneapolis, MN has a population of 23,277 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55449? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55449 is $131,832, which is 73% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55449? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55449 is $438,300, which is 58% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55449? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55449 is White at 71.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55449? ▼
ZIP code 55449 has 1,031 business establishments employing approximately 15,290 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55449? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55449 are: Construction (128), Professional, scientific, and technical services (114), Health care and social assistance (108). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55449? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55449 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. 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 55449? ▼
In ZIP code 55449, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.6% 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 55449? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55449 is 24.8 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 55449? ▼
In ZIP code 55449, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55449? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55449 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Minneapolis, MN

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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