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ZIP Code 55454

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

8,125
5,013/sq mi
$23,100
Median income
$186,600
Median home value
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Minneapolis pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5,013
people per sq mi
8%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55454 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55454 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.6 square miles in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The area is home to 8,125 residents, producing a population density of 5,013 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 55454 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55454 sits at $23,100 (72% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $17,875. The poverty rate stands at 51.4% and the unemployment rate at 8.7%. On housing, the median home value is $186,600 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $943 per month, and 8.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55454 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hennepin County, so you can benchmark 55454 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 55454

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55454.

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 55454, 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

8,125

Population

1.6

Area (sq mi)

5,013

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55454?

25.8

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

34.3%

Foreign-Born

White 23.2%
African American 61.1%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$23,100

Median Household Income

-72% vs state

$17,875

Per Capita Income

51.4%

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55454 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$23,100 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 48.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,139

Total Housing Units

3,946

Occupied Units

193

Vacant Units

1.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 8.2%
Renter 91.8%

$186,600

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$943

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 172 business establishments in ZIP 55454, employing approximately 10,282 people with a combined annual payroll of $875,284,000.

172

Businesses

10,282

Employees

$875.3M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 69 40.1%
Accommodation and food services 26 15.1%
Other services (except public administration) 16 9.3%
Retail trade 15 8.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 5.2%
Finance and insurance 7 4.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.7%

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 55454 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 55454 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 55454 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 55454 ranks #null 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
55455 Minneapolis, MN 1,050 0.5 mi
55415 Minneapolis, MN 2,604 0.8 mi
55414 Minneapolis, MN 28,495 1.0 mi
55404 Minneapolis, MN 27,121 1.1 mi
55413 Minneapolis, MN 12,934 2.0 mi
55402 Minneapolis, MN 368 1.5 mi
55401 Minneapolis, MN 6,590 1.7 mi
55403 Minneapolis, MN 14,985 2.1 mi
55407 Minneapolis, MN 37,881 2.4 mi
55406 Minneapolis, MN 32,112 2.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55454 in?
ZIP code 55454 (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 55454?
ZIP code 55454 in Minneapolis, MN has a population of 8,125 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55454?
The median household income in ZIP 55454 is $23,100, which is 70% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55454?
The median home value in ZIP 55454 is $186,600, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55454?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55454 is African American at 61.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55454?
ZIP code 55454 has 172 business establishments employing approximately 10,282 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55454?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55454 are: Health care and social assistance (69), Accommodation and food services (26), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55454?
In ZIP code 55454, 48.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 55454?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55454 is 23.9 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 55454?
In ZIP code 55454, approximately 8.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 91.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55454?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55454 is 51.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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