55408 ZIP Code — Minneapolis, MN
Hennepin County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55408 is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, within Hennepin County. It covers approximately 2.69 square miles and serves a population of 32,312 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 612.
About ZIP code 55408
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $373,400. Renters make up the majority at 75%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($70,158) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
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 high — 60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
32,312
population
2.69
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55408 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55408
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55408. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Minneapolis | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
55409 Minneapolis (1.3 mi)
55405 Minneapolis (1.6 mi)
55403 Minneapolis (2 mi)
55416 Minneapolis (2 mi)
55404 Minneapolis (2.1 mi)
55407 Minneapolis (2.1 mi)
55402 Minneapolis (2.4 mi)
55410 Minneapolis (2.6 mi)
55419 Minneapolis (2.6 mi)
55415 Minneapolis (2.7 mi)
55488 Minneapolis (2.8 mi)
55478 Minneapolis (2.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 32,312 |
| Population density | 12,012 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 053 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.69 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.67 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.9450 |
| Longitude | -93.2940 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 612 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.2% | 30.5% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.0% | 28.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.2% | 27.6% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 6.7% | 13.2% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
32,312
Population
12,012
People per sq mi
29.7
Median age
$70,158
Median household income
$50,766
Per capita income
$373,400
Median home value
$1,315
Median monthly rent
24.7%
Home ownership
15.4%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
5,065
Housing units
59.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
699
Under 5
625
604
5–9
539
620
10–14
555
631
15–19
564
2,550
20–24
2,279
5,819
25–34
5,200
2,175
35–44
1,944
1,450
45–54
1,295
778
55–59
695
524
60–64
469
757
65–74
676
279
75–84
249
177
85+
159
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,335 | 13.4% |
| 18 and over | 27,977 | 86.6% |
| 65 and over | 2,297 | 7.1% |
| Median age | 29.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.4%
Black or African American
15.8%
Two or more races
7.5%
Hispanic or Latino
7.4%
Other race
4.1%
Asian
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,419 | 61.4% |
| Black or African American | 5,514 | 15.8% |
| Two or more races | 2,603 | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,575 | 7.4% |
| Other race | 1,428 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 1,035 | 3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 274 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.2% | 30.5% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.0% | 28.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.2% | 27.6% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 6.7% | 13.2% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
5.7%
$25k–$35k
7.6%
$35k–$50k
10.5%
$50k–$75k
22.5%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
15.9%
$150k–$200k
6.6%
$200k+
10.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.6% |
| $200k+ | 10.0% |
| Median income | $70,158 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.3%
$50k–$100k
0.9%
$100k–$150k
5.1%
$150k–$200k
9.3%
$200k–$300k
20.0%
$300k–$500k
35.9%
$500k–$1M
21.9%
$1M+
5.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $373,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,315 |
| Owner occupied | 24.7% |
| Renter occupied | 75.3% |
| Vacant | 5.5% |
| Single-family detached | 15.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 37.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 3.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.18 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 44.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 9.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 39.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 13.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 55.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.6% |
| 3 or more | 7.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.5% |
| Electricity | 29.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,073 | 18.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,138 | 12.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,941 | 35.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,409 | 32.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,068 | 12.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,707 | 10.3% |
| Average household size | 1.92 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 67.8% | 61.6% |
| Married | 22.1% | 25.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
10.7%
Some college, no degree
12.6%
Associate's degree
7.0%
Bachelor's degree
39.2%
Graduate / professional
20.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 59.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 230 | 3.7% |
| Kindergarten | 184 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,841 | 30.0% |
| High school | 1,056 | 17.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,835 | 46.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Professional & management
17.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.1%
Retail trade
10.8%
Manufacturing
9.4%
Finance & real estate
8.6%
Other services
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Public administration
3.5%
Construction
2.6%
Information
2.4%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 59.7% |
| Service | 13.3% |
| Sales & office | 17.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 2.2% |
| Production & transportation | 7.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.0% |
| Government | 12.1% |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 55.8% |
| Carpool | 5.9% |
| Public transit | 10.1% |
| Walk | 3.4% |
| Work from home | 19.1% |
| Other means | 5.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.9 |
Poverty
All people
15.4%
Under 18 years
20.2%
18 and over
14.7%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
34.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 9.9% |
| Retirement income | 8.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.8% |
| High blood pressure | 18.8% |
| High cholesterol | 19.5% |
| Diabetes | 5.7% |
| Heart disease | 3.0% |
| Stroke | 1.7% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 12.0% |
| Kidney disease | 1.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.8% |
| Cancer | 3.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.4% |
| Binge drinking | 24.6% |
| No physical activity | 16.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.1% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 6.4% |
| No health insurance | 14.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 63.8% |
| Visited dentist | 64.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.7% |
| Teeth loss | 9.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 701 | 2.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.9% |
| Under 18 | 5.2% |
| 18–64 years | 9.0% |
| 65 and over | 30.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.4% |
| Public insurance | 30.3% |
| No insurance | 7.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 30,988 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 2,413 | 7.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 994 | 3.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 201 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 173 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,342 | 84.6% |
| Born in same state | 26,668 | 82.5% |
| Born in different state | 15,421 | 47.7% |
| Foreign born | 674 | 2.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,970 | 15.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,571 | 51.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,580 | 11.1% |
| Polish | 2,763 | 8.6% |
| French | 2,235 | 6.9% |
| Arab | 438 | 1.4% |
| English | 437 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 361 | 1.1% |
| German | 288 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 124 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 106 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 51.3% |
| Internet access | 97.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55408
What city is ZIP code 55408 in?
ZIP code 55408 is primarily assigned to Minneapolis, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55408 in?
ZIP code 55408 falls within Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 55408 mostly rentals?
75% of occupied units in ZIP code 55408 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 55408?
60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55408?
15% of residents in ZIP code 55408 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55408?
The median home value in ZIP code 55408 is $373,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 55408 in?
ZIP code 55408 observes the CST timezone.