55427 ZIP Code — Minneapolis, MN
Hennepin County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55427 is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, within Hennepin County. It covers approximately 7.24 square miles and serves a population of 25,908 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 763/952/612/651.
About ZIP code 55427
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $318,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $89,608.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
25,908
population
7.24
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55427 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55427
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55427. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Minneapolis | Acceptable |
| Minneapolis | Acceptable |
| Minneapolis | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
55422 Minneapolis (2.1 mi)
55441 Minneapolis (2.3 mi)
55442 Minneapolis (3.6 mi)
55426 Minneapolis (3.7 mi)
55428 Minneapolis (4 mi)
55411 Minneapolis (4.3 mi)
55412 Minneapolis (4.4 mi)
55429 Minneapolis (4.5 mi)
55305 Hopkins (4.6 mi)
55416 Minneapolis (4.6 mi)
55405 Minneapolis (4.7 mi)
55447 Minneapolis (5.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 25,908 |
| Population density | 3,578 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 053 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.24 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 45.0061 |
| Longitude | -93.3826 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 763/952/612/651 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.4% | 30.5% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.5% | 28.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.1% | 27.6% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 13.2% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
25,908
Population
3,578
People per sq mi
39.4
Median age
$89,608
Median household income
$44,991
Per capita income
$318,600
Median home value
$1,330
Median monthly rent
67.8%
Home ownership
9.6%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
7,534
Housing units
48.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
559
Under 5
586
760
5–9
796
811
10–14
851
646
15–19
677
684
20–24
717
1,865
25–34
1,954
1,912
35–44
2,004
1,499
45–54
1,572
830
55–59
871
1,097
60–64
1,149
1,137
65–74
1,192
568
75–84
595
281
85+
295
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,246 | 20.2% |
| 18 and over | 20,662 | 79.8% |
| 65 and over | 4,068 | 15.7% |
| Median age | 39.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.1%
Black or African American
11.6%
Two or more races
7%
Asian
3.8%
Hispanic or Latino
3.4%
Other race
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,338 | 72.1% |
| Black or African American | 3,108 | 11.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,873 | 7% |
| Asian | 1,024 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 900 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 425 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 140 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.4% | 30.5% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.5% | 28.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.1% | 27.6% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 13.2% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
4.3%
$15k–$25k
4.5%
$25k–$35k
7.1%
$35k–$50k
7.9%
$50k–$75k
16.4%
$75k–$100k
10.3%
$100k–$150k
24.2%
$150k–$200k
10.8%
$200k+
11.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.8% |
| $200k+ | 11.2% |
| Median income | $89,608 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.7%
$50k–$100k
1.8%
$100k–$150k
2.8%
$150k–$200k
3.5%
$200k–$300k
33.6%
$300k–$500k
51.5%
$500k–$1M
5.3%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $318,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,330 |
| Owner occupied | 67.8% |
| Renter occupied | 32.2% |
| Vacant | 1.4% |
| Single-family detached | 61.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 18.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 40.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.5% |
| 3 or more | 15.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 78.9% |
| Electricity | 17.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,164 | 47.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 789 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,005 | 18.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,932 | 26.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,757 | 25.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,927 | 26.9% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.0% | 32.1% |
| Married | 51.7% | 48.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 7.4% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
2.5%
HS graduate
19.4%
Some college, no degree
17.5%
Associate's degree
9.0%
Bachelor's degree
33.1%
Graduate / professional
15.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 48.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 314 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 176 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,430 | 46.9% |
| High school | 1,077 | 20.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,184 | 22.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.0%
Professional & management
14.6%
Manufacturing
14.0%
Retail trade
10.6%
Finance & real estate
10.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Other services
4.5%
Wholesale trade
3.9%
Construction
3.2%
Public administration
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.8% |
| Service | 14.1% |
| Sales & office | 22.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.5% |
| Production & transportation | 11.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.3% |
| Government | 9.4% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.8% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 2.1% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 18.5% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.7 |
Poverty
All people
9.6%
Under 18 years
11.2%
18 and over
9.2%
Married-couple families
4.4%
Female-led households
10.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.8% |
| Retirement income | 19.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.2% |
| High blood pressure | 26.8% |
| High cholesterol | 28.7% |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 20.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.0% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.4% |
| Binge drinking | 20.2% |
| No physical activity | 16.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 24.7% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.5% |
| Poor mental health | 12.7% |
| Poor physical health | 7.3% |
| No health insurance | 10.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.1% |
| Visited dentist | 70.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.6% |
| Teeth loss | 6.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,069 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 8.4% |
| 65 and over | 29.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.1% |
| Public insurance | 31.5% |
| No insurance | 4.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,763 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 1,612 | 6.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 239 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,013 | 4.1% |
| Other languages | 258 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,223 | 85.8% |
| Born in same state | 21,879 | 84.4% |
| Born in different state | 15,723 | 60.7% |
| Foreign born | 344 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,685 | 14.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,166 | 58.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 3,054 | 11.8% |
| Italian | 2,875 | 11.1% |
| French | 1,615 | 6.2% |
| Arab | 413 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 391 | 1.5% |
| English | 346 | 1.3% |
| German | 175 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 54 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.0% |
| Internet access | 95.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55427
What city is ZIP code 55427 in?
ZIP code 55427 is primarily assigned to Minneapolis, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55427 in?
ZIP code 55427 falls within Hennepin County, Minnesota.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 55427?
49% 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 55427?
The median home value in ZIP code 55427 is $318,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 55427?
ZIP code 55427 has an estimated population of 25,908 residents, with a density of 3,578 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 55427?
The median household income in ZIP code 55427 is $89,608, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 55427 in?
ZIP code 55427 observes the CST timezone.