Minneapolis, MN · standard
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 High-density area
- $23,100
- Median income Below-median income area
- $186,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Minneapolis pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 1st 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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, home to 8,125 residents across 1.6 square miles, a density of 5,013 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55454 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $23,100 (72% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $17,875. The poverty rate is 51.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $186,600 (27% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $943; owner occupancy is 8.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hennepin County, so 55454 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 55454
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Minneapolis, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55454.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
69 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 26
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 16
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Retail trade 15
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 9
Real estate and rental and leasing
9 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
8,125
Population
1.6
Area (sq mi)
5,013
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55454?
25.8
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
34.3%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$17,875
Per Capita Income
51.4%
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55454 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Minneapolis, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$23,100 0th percentile higher than 0% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,139housing units
4,139
Total Housing Units
3,946
Occupied Units
193
Vacant Units
1.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$186,600
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 55407
Minneapolis (55407)
37,881 residents
- 55406
Minneapolis (55406)
32,112 residents
- 55414
Minneapolis (55414)
28,495 residents
- 55404
Minneapolis (55404)
27,121 residents
- 55403 14,985
Minneapolis (55403)
14,985 residents
- 55413 12,934
Minneapolis (55413)
12,934 residents
- 55454 8,125
Minneapolis (55454)
8,125 residents
- 55401 6,590
Minneapolis (55401)
6,590 residents
- 55415 2,604
Minneapolis (55415)
2,604 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55454 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55454 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55415
Minneapolis (55415)
$124,921 median income
- 55401
Minneapolis (55401)
$113,522 median income
- 55406
Minneapolis (55406)
$93,910 median income
- 55413
Minneapolis (55413)
$85,282 median income
- 55407
Minneapolis (55407)
$78,464 median income
- 55402
Minneapolis (55402)
$62,105 median income
- 55403
Minneapolis (55403)
$60,873 median income
- 55414
Minneapolis (55414)
$51,966 median income
- 55404 $41,940
Minneapolis (55404)
$41,940 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55454, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,125 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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