55420 ZIP Code — Minneapolis, MN
Hennepin County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55420 is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, within Hennepin County. It covers approximately 6.66 square miles and serves a population of 23,433 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 952.
About ZIP code 55420
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $284,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $73,527. 32% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
23,433
population
6.66
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55420 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55420
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55420. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Minneapolis | Acceptable |
| Minneapolis | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
55431 Minneapolis (1.6 mi)
55425 Minneapolis (2.3 mi)
55423 Minneapolis (3.2 mi)
55437 Minneapolis (3.5 mi)
55435 Minneapolis (4.1 mi)
55450 Minneapolis (4.4 mi)
55122 Saint Paul (4.4 mi)
55438 Minneapolis (4.8 mi)
55419 Minneapolis (5.3 mi)
55111 Saint Paul (5.3 mi)
55121 Saint Paul (5.4 mi)
55417 Minneapolis (5.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 23,433 |
| Population density | 3,518 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 053 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.66 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.8311 |
| Longitude | -93.2780 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 952 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.4% | 30.5% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.6% | 28.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.4% | 27.6% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 13.2% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
23,433
Population
3,518
People per sq mi
39.3
Median age
$73,527
Median household income
$36,415
Per capita income
$284,300
Median home value
$1,223
Median monthly rent
66.6%
Home ownership
14.5%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
6,485
Housing units
30.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
609
Under 5
602
708
5–9
700
784
10–14
776
828
15–19
818
677
20–24
670
1,494
25–34
1,478
1,710
35–44
1,691
1,455
45–54
1,440
864
55–59
855
679
60–64
671
1,147
65–74
1,134
507
75–84
501
319
85+
316
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,293 | 22.6% |
| 18 and over | 18,140 | 77.4% |
| 65 and over | 3,924 | 16.7% |
| Median age | 39.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
51.8%
Black or African American
15.9%
Hispanic or Latino
10.5%
Other race
8.1%
Two or more races
7%
Asian
5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,555 | 51.8% |
| Black or African American | 4,164 | 15.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,739 | 10.5% |
| Other race | 2,117 | 8.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,822 | 7% |
| Asian | 1,497 | 5.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 278 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.4% | 30.5% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.6% | 28.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.4% | 27.6% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 13.2% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
8.6%
$35k–$50k
11.2%
$50k–$75k
16.4%
$75k–$100k
16.4%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
8.8%
$200k+
6.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.8% |
| $200k+ | 6.6% |
| Median income | $73,527 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.9%
$50k–$100k
1.7%
$100k–$150k
3.2%
$150k–$200k
4.1%
$200k–$300k
48.1%
$300k–$500k
36.8%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $284,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,223 |
| Owner occupied | 66.6% |
| Renter occupied | 33.4% |
| Vacant | 4.4% |
| Single-family detached | 62.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 21.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 37.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.3% |
| 3 or more | 14.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 77.2% |
| Electricity | 17.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,870 | 42.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 676 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,941 | 21.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,633 | 28.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,659 | 29.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,757 | 30.2% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.9% | 33.6% |
| Married | 44.8% | 43.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 9.2% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 12.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.4%
Some HS, no diploma
5.7%
HS graduate
24.4%
Some college, no degree
21.0%
Associate's degree
10.7%
Bachelor's degree
23.2%
Graduate / professional
7.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 208 | 3.5% |
| Kindergarten | 367 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,548 | 43.3% |
| High school | 1,478 | 25.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,290 | 21.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.4%
Manufacturing
15.7%
Retail trade
15.4%
Professional & management
9.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.6%
Finance & real estate
8.3%
Other services
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Construction
3.6%
Public administration
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.0% |
| Service | 18.0% |
| Sales & office | 21.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.2% |
| Production & transportation | 18.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.7% |
| Government | 10.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64.7% |
| Carpool | 9.3% |
| Public transit | 8.4% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 13.6% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.9 |
Poverty
All people
14.5%
Under 18 years
22.6%
18 and over
12.3%
Married-couple families
6.7%
Female-led households
19.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.7% |
| Retirement income | 23.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.3% |
| High blood pressure | 28.3% |
| High cholesterol | 29.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 21.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.4% |
| Binge drinking | 19.5% |
| No physical activity | 20.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.4% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 14.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.5% |
| Visited dentist | 64.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 9.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,137 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 13.5% |
| 65 and over | 39.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.5% |
| Public insurance | 40.1% |
| No insurance | 6.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,222 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 2,425 | 10.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 777 | 3.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 96 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 519 | 2.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,195 | 81.9% |
| Born in same state | 18,736 | 80.0% |
| Born in different state | 14,782 | 63.1% |
| Foreign born | 459 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,238 | 18.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,461 | 58.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 2,455 | 10.5% |
| Italian | 1,986 | 8.5% |
| French | 993 | 4.2% |
| Arab | 420 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 187 | 0.8% |
| English | 166 | 0.7% |
| German | 156 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 43 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.9% |
| Internet access | 95.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55420
What city is ZIP code 55420 in?
ZIP code 55420 is primarily assigned to Minneapolis, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55420 in?
ZIP code 55420 falls within Hennepin County, Minnesota.
What is the population of ZIP code 55420?
ZIP code 55420 has an estimated population of 23,433 residents, with a density of 3,519 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55420?
The median home value in ZIP code 55420 is $284,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 55420?
The median household income in ZIP code 55420 is $73,527, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 55420 in?
ZIP code 55420 observes the CST timezone.