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Population and households in ZIP 55122
Household size in ZIP 55122
| Period | ZIP 55122 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
ZIP 55122 is a place of small households, averaging 2.34 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.45 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 55122
| Period | ZIP 55122 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.7 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.5 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.7 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 55122 are younger than 40.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.6, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the southeast.
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 55122
| Period | ZIP 55122 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in ZIP 55122 (8.9%), below the national share of 11.6%. The Minneapolis area as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 55122
Renters in ZIP 55122
| Period | ZIP 55122 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.2% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.1% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.2% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 55122 own their homes; 31.2% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Nearly a third of owners (31.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the southeast. The renter share has risen 8.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 55122
| Period | ZIP 55122 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.8% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.8% of homes in ZIP 55122 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.6 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 257 Minnesota ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 have a lower vacancy rate.
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 55122
| Period | ZIP 55122 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 55122 is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. ZIP 55122 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 55122
| Period | ZIP 55122 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,182 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,102 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,455 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,704 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$522 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 55122 costs $1,704 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $522 a month from 2006–10, a 44% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southeast.
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 55122
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 55122
| Period | ZIP 55122 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.8% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.7% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.5% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.3% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 55122 is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (49.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.5 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the west.
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 55122
| Period | ZIP 55122 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.3% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.0% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.3% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.5% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 55122: 95.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The Minneapolis area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 0.8 points, even as the national rate rose.
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 55122
| Period | ZIP 55122 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.5%, unemployment in ZIP 55122 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Minneapolis area as a whole (4.0%). 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 55122 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 55122 | 2.34 | 40.7 | 8.9% | 31.2% | 2.8% | 1987 | $1,704 | 49.3% | 95.5% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 55123 | 2.70 | 41.9 | 9.4% | 22.1% | 1.6% | 1990 | $1,654 | 66.0% | 97.9% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 55121 | 2.26 | 36.1 | 6.4% | 59.7% | 5.9% | 1992 | $1,790 | 43.1% | 96.1% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 55425 | 2.58 | 34.9 | 14.5% | 64.9% | 7.0% | 1978 | $1,508 | 31.6% | 87.4% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 55124 | 2.68 | 39.6 | 11.9% | 26.4% | 3.0% | 1990 | $1,731 | 45.8% | 93.5% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 55337 | 2.53 | 37.5 | 10.2% | 36.0% | 2.8% | 1979 | $1,546 | 38.0% | 93.3% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 55420 | 2.76 | 39.1 | 14.3% | 33.9% | 5.8% | 1963 | $1,465 | 33.7% | 85.8% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 55068 | 2.82 | 39.4 | 9.5% | 13.0% | 3.5% | 1995 | $1,664 | 48.6% | 97.0% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 55120 | 2.40 | 43.4 | 10.3% | 38.7% | 1.0% | 1988 | $1,697 | 59.5% | 95.9% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 55431 | 2.31 | 46.5 | 6.7% | 32.6% | 4.6% | 1966 | $1,749 | 49.7% | 93.8% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 55150 | 2.00 | 64.8 | 1.6% | 24.4% | 10.0% | 1980 | $2,183 | 59.9% | 98.9% | 3.5% |
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 55122. 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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