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Household size in ZIP 55420
| Period | ZIP 55420 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.40 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 55420 average 2.76 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.37 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the southeast.
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 55420
| Period | ZIP 55420 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.6 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.6 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.1 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.1 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 55420 are younger than 39.1 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Residents skew youngest in the northeast 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 55420
| Period | ZIP 55420 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 55420 (14.3%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 3.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only 18 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 55420
Renters in ZIP 55420
| Period | ZIP 55420 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.4% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.2% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.9% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in ZIP 55420 rent their homes (33.9%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in the Minneapolis area as a whole (29.3%). Among owners, 35.3% have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the north.
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 55420
| Period | ZIP 55420 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 55420: 5.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Minneapolis area.
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 55420
| Period | ZIP 55420 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 55420 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. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north has the oldest housing. ZIP 55420 has older homes than at least four in five 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 55420
| Period | ZIP 55420 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $915 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $881 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,115 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,465 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$550 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 55420 costs $1,465 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $550 a month from 2006–10, a 60% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 33.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 55420
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 55420
| Period | ZIP 55420 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.3% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.4% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.1% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.7% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 55420 (33.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Minneapolis area (45.4%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.4 points, in line with the national trend.
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 55420
| Period | ZIP 55420 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.9% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.0% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.1% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.8% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 55420 never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 3.1 points, even as the national rate rose. Of the 257 Minnesota ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 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 55420
| Period | ZIP 55420 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in ZIP 55420 than nationally: unemployment was 6.2%, against 5.4%. Only 24 of the 257 Minnesota ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. 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 55420 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 55420 | 2.76 | 39.1 | 14.3% | 33.9% | 5.8% | 1963 | $1,465 | 33.7% | 85.8% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 55425 | 2.58 | 34.9 | 14.5% | 64.9% | 7.0% | 1978 | $1,508 | 31.6% | 87.4% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 55431 | 2.31 | 46.5 | 6.7% | 32.6% | 4.6% | 1966 | $1,749 | 49.7% | 93.8% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 55423 | 2.25 | 41.3 | 7.4% | 38.4% | 4.9% | 1962 | $1,551 | 43.2% | 91.1% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 55437 | 2.23 | 46.1 | 4.8% | 30.2% | 4.4% | 1974 | $1,714 | 56.8% | 98.2% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 55435 | 1.87 | 50.3 | 5.3% | 52.3% | 8.2% | 1978 | $1,927 | 61.7% | 96.8% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 55122 | 2.34 | 40.7 | 8.9% | 31.2% | 2.8% | 1987 | $1,704 | 49.3% | 95.5% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 55337 | 2.53 | 37.5 | 10.2% | 36.0% | 2.8% | 1979 | $1,546 | 38.0% | 93.3% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 55419 | 2.49 | 40.0 | 7.3% | 17.4% | 4.9% | 1945 | $1,807 | 75.8% | 98.5% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 55417 | 2.27 | 41.0 | 8.3% | 16.0% | 7.4% | 1947 | $1,630 | 64.8% | 95.4% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 55438 | 2.15 | 44.5 | 5.6% | 22.2% | 7.6% | 1982 | $1,724 | 56.1% | 98.0% | 2.6% |
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 55420. 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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