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Household size in ZIP 55079
| Period | ZIP 55079 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.80 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.74 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 55079 average 2.72 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Minneapolis area as a whole, where it has 2.58 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.63, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 55079
| Period | ZIP 55079 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.1 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.3 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.5 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 55079 skews older than the country: its median age is 43.5, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 39.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 55079
| Period | ZIP 55079 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.5% of households in ZIP 55079, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 55079 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Minnesota ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 55079
Renters in ZIP 55079
| Period | ZIP 55079 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 7.6% of households in ZIP 55079 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than a third of owners (36.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 257 Minnesota ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 55079
| Period | ZIP 55079 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 55079: just 4.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. The Minneapolis area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 55079
| Period | ZIP 55079 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 55079 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. ZIP 55079 has newer homes than most Minnesota ZIP codes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 55079
| Period | ZIP 55079 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $813 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,117 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $968 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,389 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$576 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 55079 costs $1,389 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $576 a month since 2006–10, up 71%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 23.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 55079
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 55079
| Period | ZIP 55079 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 55079: 19.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 17 of the 257 Minnesota ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 55079
| Period | ZIP 55079 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.0% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.4% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.6% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 55079 is above the national rate: 94.3% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Minneapolis area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.3 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 55079
| Period | ZIP 55079 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 55079 has been low: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.5 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 55079 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 55079 | 2.72 | 43.5 | 6.5% | 7.6% | 4.8% | 1988 | $1,389 | 19.1% | 94.3% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 55092 | 2.73 | 41.9 | 10.5% | 10.7% | 4.3% | 1988 | $1,420 | 34.4% | 96.5% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 55013 | 2.64 | 46.0 | 3.9% | 23.2% | 9.0% | 1991 | $1,454 | 30.2% | 96.4% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 55056 | 2.48 | 41.6 | 11.3% | 15.1% | 5.4% | 1992 | $1,289 | 19.5% | 95.4% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 55045 | 2.85 | 41.0 | 7.2% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 1988 | $1,312 | 26.1% | 96.6% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 55005 | 2.76 | 37.9 | 7.9% | 6.8% | 6.7% | 1989 | $1,662 | 17.7% | 95.2% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 55012 | 2.76 | 43.7 | 7.3% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 1983 | $1,318 | 27.2% | 97.0% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 55011 | 2.98 | 42.6 | 6.4% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 1989 | $1,930 | 26.2% | 96.0% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 55040 | 2.75 | 38.4 | 13.7% | 11.0% | 6.6% | 1992 | $1,348 | 21.3% | 91.5% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 55032 | 2.73 | 43.0 | 5.4% | 6.7% | 10.4% | 1985 | $1,328 | 22.2% | 95.2% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 55074 | 2.65 | 39.8 | 8.3% | 10.7% | 4.8% | 1992 | $1,238 | 25.1% | 96.4% | 2.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 55079. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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