55442 ZIP Code — Minneapolis, MN

Hennepin County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55442 is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, within Hennepin County. It covers approximately 5.30 square miles and serves a population of 13,120 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 763/612.

About ZIP code 55442

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $419,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($118,453) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 55442 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

13,120

population

5.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55442 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55442

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55442. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Minneapolis	Acceptable
Minneapolis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55428 Minneapolis (2.6 mi) 55446 Minneapolis (2.8 mi) 55441 Minneapolis (2.9 mi) 55427 Minneapolis (3.6 mi) 55447 Minneapolis (4.1 mi) 55429 Minneapolis (4.5 mi) 55422 Minneapolis (5.1 mi) 55369 Osseo (5.7 mi) 55445 Minneapolis (5.8 mi) 55311 Maple Grove (6.2 mi) 55430 Minneapolis (6.3 mi) 55443 Minneapolis (6.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	13,120
Population density	2,475 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	5.30 sq mi
Water area	0.49 sq mi
Latitude	45.0472
Longitude	-93.4292
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	763/612

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.9%	30.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	28.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	35.2%	27.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	21.0%	13.2%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

13,120

Population

2,475

People per sq mi

46.1

Median age

$118,453

Median household income

$67,738

Per capita income

$419,500

Median home value

$1,708

Median monthly rent

77.7%

Home ownership

3.1%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

4,572

Housing units

62.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

460

Under 5

566

245

5–9

301

222

10–14

274

287

15–19

353

207

20–24

255

797

25–34

981

661

35–44

813

701

45–54

864

642

55–59

791

441

60–64

544

870

65–74

1,072

242

75–84

297

105

85+

129

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,389	18.2%
18 and over	10,731	81.8%
65 and over	2,715	20.7%
Median age	46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.3%

Two or more races 7.9%

Asian 5.1%

Black or African American 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	10,725	80.3%
Two or more races	1,056	7.9%
Asian	678	5.1%
Black or African American	486	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	244	1.8%
Other race	147	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	28	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.9%	30.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	28.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	35.2%	27.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	21.0%	13.2%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 1.2%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 5.7%

$50k–$75k 12.7%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k+ 27.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	1.2%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	5.7%
$50k–$75k	12.7%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	13.3%
$200k+	27.0%
Median income	$118,453

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$50k–$100k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k–$300k 11.1%

$300k–$500k 55.2%

$500k–$1M 21.4%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$419,500
Median rent / month	$1,708
Owner occupied	77.7%
Renter occupied	22.3%
Vacant	4.5%
Single-family detached	56.8%
Large apartment buildings	23.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	20.4%
1980–1989	48.1%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	3.2%
1950–1959	1.0%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	21.8%
4 bedrooms	29.7%
5+ bedrooms	12.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	49.7%
3 or more	20.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	85.1%
Electricity	11.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,390	61.1%
Cohabiting couple	260	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	625	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,274	23.0%
Households with children under 18	1,278	23.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,907	34.4%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.3%	24.4%
Married	69.5%	59.9%
Separated	1.1%	0.5%
Widowed	2.2%	5.2%
Divorced	4.8%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.5%

HS graduate 9.4%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 43.4%

Graduate / professional 19.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.5%
Bachelor's or higher	62.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	386	16.1%
Kindergarten	84	3.5%
Elementary school	824	34.3%
High school	404	16.8%
College / grad school	703	29.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.7%

Professional & management 13.1%

Finance & real estate 11.9%

Retail trade 11.5%

Manufacturing 10.8%

Construction 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Other services 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Public administration 3.1%

Information 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	64.0%
Service	8.3%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	2.4%
Production & transportation	6.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.7%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.1%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	19.7%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 3.1%

Under 18 years 4.0%

18 and over 2.9%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 7.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.6%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.3%
High blood pressure	24.1%
High cholesterol	28.2%
Diabetes	6.6%
Heart disease	4.5%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	18.4%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	3.2%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.9%
Binge drinking	21.1%
No physical activity	13.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	23.3%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	7.4%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	6.2%
No health insurance	7.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.6%
Visited dentist	75.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	4.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	593	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.5%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	19.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.1%
Public insurance	24.9%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,094	92.2%
Spanish	254	2.1%
Other Indo-European	52	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	178	1.5%
Other languages	16	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,006	91.5%
Born in same state	11,924	90.9%
Born in different state	7,756	59.1%
Foreign born	82	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	1,114	8.5%
Not a US citizen	922	82.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	2,051	15.6%
Italian	1,547	11.8%
French	930	7.1%
Dutch	280	2.1%
English	222	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	192	1.5%
German	78	0.6%
Norwegian	61	0.5%
Irish	28	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	97.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55442

What city is ZIP code 55442 in?

ZIP code 55442 is primarily assigned to Minneapolis, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55442 in?

ZIP code 55442 falls within Hennepin County, Minnesota.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 55442?

62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55442?

The median home value in ZIP code 55442 is $419,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55442?

The median household income in ZIP code 55442 is $118,453, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 55442?

ZIP code 55442 has an estimated population of 13,120 residents, with a density of 2,477 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 55442 in?

ZIP code 55442 observes the CST timezone.