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Population and households in ZIP 55117
Household size in ZIP 55117
| Period | ZIP 55117 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.90 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.75 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 55117 holds 2.75 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.61, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the north.
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 55117
| Period | ZIP 55117 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.8 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.0 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.8 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.8 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.0 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 55117 is young: half of its residents are under 33.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Only 22 of the 257 Minnesota ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 55117
| Period | ZIP 55117 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.7% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in ZIP 55117 (19.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only seven of the 257 Minnesota ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 55117
Renters in ZIP 55117
| Period | ZIP 55117 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.8% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.1% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.0% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.4% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in ZIP 55117 than nationally: 39.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 39.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the west. The renter share has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 55117
| Period | ZIP 55117 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 55117 than nationally: 5.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Minneapolis area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 55117
| Period | ZIP 55117 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 55117 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1963, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1960 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
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 55117
| Period | ZIP 55117 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $780 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $846 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $988 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,262 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$482 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 55117 costs $1,262 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $482 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 31.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 55117
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 55117
| Period | ZIP 55117 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.7% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.4% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.0% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.1% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 55117 than nationally: 30.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.4 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the east.
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 55117
| Period | ZIP 55117 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.2% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.5% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.5% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.4% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 55117 never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Of the 257 Minnesota ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 55117
| Period | ZIP 55117 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in ZIP 55117 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the wider Minneapolis area (4.0%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 55117 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 55117 | 2.75 | 33.8 | 19.7% | 39.4% | 5.8% | 1963 | $1,262 | 30.1% | 85.4% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 55130 | 3.11 | 27.9 | 18.2% | 53.2% | 8.0% | 1957 | $1,239 | 19.9% | 73.5% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 55103 | 2.60 | 32.0 | 14.3% | 57.9% | 7.8% | 1954 | $1,125 | 24.8% | 76.6% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 55113 | 2.26 | 40.2 | 6.8% | 32.2% | 6.9% | 1967 | $1,623 | 56.9% | 95.4% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 55101 | 1.47 | 41.1 | 6.5% | 76.0% | 11.9% | 1962 | $1,514 | 54.7% | 95.4% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 55106 | 3.11 | 31.8 | 20.8% | 39.3% | 6.9% | 1953 | $1,316 | 23.5% | 81.6% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 55108 | 2.03 | 36.0 | 4.3% | 52.8% | 4.2% | 1957 | $1,290 | 71.1% | 98.8% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 55104 | 2.37 | 32.7 | 10.2% | 47.0% | 9.8% | 1945 | $1,301 | 56.4% | 93.2% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 55102 | 1.79 | 42.2 | 6.7% | 54.5% | 10.3% | 1951 | $1,349 | 54.4% | 94.6% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 55109 | 2.61 | 40.4 | 11.2% | 32.7% | 7.4% | 1976 | $1,436 | 32.0% | 90.1% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 55107 | 2.63 | 36.6 | 14.7% | 38.9% | 4.2% | 1950 | $1,506 | 30.5% | 89.2% | 6.4% |
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 55117. 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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