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Population and households in ZIP 55356
Household size in ZIP 55356
| Period | ZIP 55356 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.78 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 55356 average 2.69 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Minneapolis area overall, where it has 2.58 people. Household size has dropped from 2.78 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 55356
| Period | ZIP 55356 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.2 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.7 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.8 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 55356 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.4, mirroring the country.
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 55356
| Period | ZIP 55356 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 55356: 8.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.0 points, 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 55356
Renters in ZIP 55356
| Period | ZIP 55356 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 12.8% of households in ZIP 55356 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 28.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the northwest. The renter share is down 1.4 points from 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 55356
| Period | ZIP 55356 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 55356: 6.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Minneapolis area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.2 points, 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 55356
| Period | ZIP 55356 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 55356 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center 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 55356
| Period | ZIP 55356 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,047 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,264 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,373 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,880 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$833 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 55356 runs $1,880 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $833 a month since 2006–10, up 80%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.2% 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 55356
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 55356
| Period | ZIP 55356 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.1% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.0% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.6% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 69.1% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.0 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 55356: 69.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 15.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 13 of the 257 Minnesota ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 55356
| Period | ZIP 55356 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.7% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.2% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.9% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.1% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 55356: 98.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only 22 of the 257 Minnesota ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 55356
| Period | ZIP 55356 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.2% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 55356 has been strong: just 1.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only ten of the 257 Minnesota ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 55356 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 55356 | 2.69 | 44.8 | 8.1% | 12.8% | 6.4% | 1983 | $1,880 | 69.1% | 98.1% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 55391 | 2.44 | 49.4 | 5.5% | 21.3% | 11.6% | 1980 | $1,883 | 73.7% | 98.9% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 55384 | 1.45 | 57.0 | 5.1% | 75.1% | 7.7% | 1979 | $1,241 | 31.8% | 95.2% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 55447 | 2.45 | 42.4 | 8.8% | 24.1% | 6.1% | 1980 | $1,724 | 62.1% | 98.3% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 55359 | 2.58 | 43.1 | 5.3% | 17.0% | 7.7% | 1982 | $1,705 | 55.8% | 97.4% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 55364 | 2.33 | 46.2 | 6.0% | 17.5% | 9.4% | 1979 | $1,254 | 55.2% | 97.8% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 55340 | 3.03 | 39.4 | 7.8% | 7.3% | 3.2% | 2006 | $1,416 | 65.1% | 96.7% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 55331 | 2.55 | 48.7 | 5.9% | 14.5% | 7.5% | 1985 | $1,559 | 70.5% | 99.1% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 55446 | 2.77 | 39.7 | 7.2% | 16.4% | 3.0% | 2004 | $2,271 | 76.3% | 97.4% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 55345 | 2.50 | 45.9 | 7.3% | 14.5% | 4.8% | 1971 | $1,574 | 65.6% | 97.6% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 55357 | 2.74 | 44.2 | 3.7% | 6.5% | 2.8% | 1991 | $996 | 55.3% | 97.8% | 1.0% |
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 55356. 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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