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Minneapolis city, MN

ZIP Code 55454 — Minneapolis city, MN Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
8,628
Median Income
$26,429
-65% vs US avg
Home Value
$184,700
-47% vs US avg
Median Rent
$890
-23% vs US avg
Median Age
25.4 yrs
-35% vs US avg
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
SomaliGermanAfrican
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Location
Coordinates
44.9695, -93.2412
Elevation
754 ft
Land Area
0.6 sq mi
Water Area
0.1 sq mi (8% water)

At a glance

Population
8,628
Density
N/A
Median income
$26,429
-65% vs US avg
Home value
$184,700
-47% vs US avg
Median rent
$890
-23% vs US avg
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Overview of ZIP Code 55454

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What to know about ZIP 55454

ZIP code 55454 covers Minneapolis, MN in Hennepin County with a population of about 8,628.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 25.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 612; U.S. House district MN-5; the MINNEAPOLIS - ST. PAUL media market.

Local search focus: University

Minneapolis, MN sits in a university / college context (near augsburg university (0.2 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.

Income and economy in Minneapolis, MN

Median household income in ZIP 55454 is about $26,429 — about 65% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 51.4%; unemployment rate near 14.4%; 27.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 6.4 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Food services, and Transportation; about 15.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (roughly in line with the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 55454

Median home value is about $184,700 — about 47% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $890 (about 23% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 9.9% (about 55.5 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 55454 in Minneapolis, MN, a household would need roughly $51,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,186. That is about 93% above the local median household income ($26,429), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for Minneapolis city, MN as Relatively High (composite score 98.3), which is among the highest nationally. The strongest component scores on US5 are flood (98.0) and wildfire (74.9). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for Minneapolis city, MN show little to no average snow and around 34.4 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 612 for ZIP 55454 (Minneapolis city, MN) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport MSP (6.3 miles (10.1 km)) · Augsburg University (0.2 miles (0.4 km)) · Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (7.2 miles (11.6 km)) · VA: Minneapolis VA Health Care System (5.0 miles (8.1 km))

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