55421 ZIP Code — Minneapolis, MN
Anoka County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55421 is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, within Anoka County. It covers approximately 6.27 square miles and serves a population of 30,787 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 612/651/952/763.
About ZIP code 55421
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $241,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
Median household income is $71,001. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
30,787
population
6.27
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55421 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55421
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55421. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Minneapolis | Acceptable |
| Minneapolis | Acceptable |
| Minneapolis | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
55418 Minneapolis (2.2 mi)
55430 Minneapolis (2.7 mi)
55432 Minneapolis (3 mi)
55412 Minneapolis (3 mi)
55112 Saint Paul (3.4 mi)
55413 Minneapolis (3.5 mi)
55411 Minneapolis (4.6 mi)
55429 Minneapolis (4.7 mi)
55401 Minneapolis (4.8 mi)
55472 Minneapolis (5 mi)
55467 Minneapolis (5 mi)
55474 Minneapolis (5.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 30,787 |
| Population density | 4,910 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.27 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.42 sq mi |
| Latitude | 45.0524 |
| Longitude | -93.2466 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 612/651/952/763 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.0% | 27.3% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.3% | 33.9% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.7% | 31.7% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 7.1% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
30,787
Population
4,910
People per sq mi
37.1
Median age
$71,001
Median household income
$36,421
Per capita income
$241,500
Median home value
$1,210
Median monthly rent
60.3%
Home ownership
11.6%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
8,195
Housing units
32.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,242
Under 5
1,155
953
5–9
887
829
10–14
771
679
15–19
632
890
20–24
827
2,725
25–34
2,535
2,281
35–44
2,121
1,759
45–54
1,637
1,062
55–59
988
1,000
60–64
931
1,370
65–74
1,275
636
75–84
591
524
85+
487
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,685 | 21.7% |
| 18 and over | 24,102 | 78.3% |
| 65 and over | 4,883 | 15.9% |
| Median age | 37.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
49.3%
Black or African American
20.9%
Hispanic or Latino
10.1%
Other race
8.7%
Asian
5.4%
Two or more races
5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,887 | 49.3% |
| Black or African American | 7,156 | 20.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,477 | 10.1% |
| Other race | 2,983 | 8.7% |
| Asian | 1,836 | 5.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,763 | 5.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 162 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.0% | 27.3% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.3% | 33.9% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.7% | 31.7% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 7.1% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
5.2%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
8.4%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
12.1%
$50k–$75k
15.8%
$75k–$100k
18.2%
$100k–$150k
18.0%
$150k–$200k
6.4%
$200k+
5.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.4% |
| $200k+ | 5.9% |
| Median income | $71,001 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.4%
$50k–$100k
3.9%
$100k–$150k
4.6%
$150k–$200k
12.7%
$200k–$300k
52.2%
$300k–$500k
19.0%
$500k–$1M
1.9%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $241,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,210 |
| Owner occupied | 60.3% |
| Renter occupied | 39.7% |
| Vacant | 4.6% |
| Single-family detached | 50.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 18.9% |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 23.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 21.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.4% |
| 3 or more | 12.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 77.9% |
| Electricity | 19.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,414 | 35.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,073 | 8.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,925 | 23.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,157 | 33.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,231 | 25.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,678 | 29.3% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.1% | 38.3% |
| Married | 40.3% | 38.1% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 14.0% | 13.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.3%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
28.9%
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Associate's degree
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
23.6%
Graduate / professional
8.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 416 | 6.8% |
| Kindergarten | 345 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,580 | 42.1% |
| High school | 1,090 | 17.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,702 | 27.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.9%
Retail trade
13.3%
Professional & management
12.8%
Manufacturing
12.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.3%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Other services
3.4%
Public administration
3.3%
Construction
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.3% |
| Service | 21.6% |
| Sales & office | 18.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.7% |
| Production & transportation | 19.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.6% |
| Government | 10.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.1% |
| Carpool | 7.5% |
| Public transit | 4.6% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 13.1% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.6 |
Poverty
All people
11.6%
Under 18 years
13.8%
18 and over
11.0%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
20.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.3% |
| Retirement income | 22.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| High blood pressure | 32.3% |
| High cholesterol | 30.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 23.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.1% |
| Binge drinking | 18.6% |
| No physical activity | 23.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.7% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 13.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.7% |
| Visited dentist | 60.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 12.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,338 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.1% |
| 18–64 years | 9.5% |
| 65 and over | 29.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.6% |
| Public insurance | 44.2% |
| No insurance | 8.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,390 | 92.2% |
| Spanish | 3,543 | 12.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,749 | 6.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 183 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 326 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,923 | 77.7% |
| Born in same state | 23,491 | 76.3% |
| Born in different state | 17,242 | 56.0% |
| Foreign born | 432 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,864 | 22.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,501 | 65.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,576 | 8.4% |
| Polish | 2,058 | 6.7% |
| French | 1,803 | 5.9% |
| Arab | 1,612 | 5.2% |
| English | 232 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 165 | 0.5% |
| German | 157 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 30 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 10 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.8% |
| Internet access | 92.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55421
What city is ZIP code 55421 in?
ZIP code 55421 is primarily assigned to Minneapolis, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55421 in?
ZIP code 55421 falls within Anoka County, Minnesota.
What is the population of ZIP code 55421?
ZIP code 55421 has an estimated population of 30,787 residents, with a density of 4,909 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 55421?
The median household income in ZIP code 55421 is $71,001, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55421?
The median home value in ZIP code 55421 is $241,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 55421 in?
ZIP code 55421 observes the CST timezone.