US ZIP Code
55438

Minneapolis, MN

Hennepin County  ·  Minnesota

● Active
👥 15,847 Population ↓ 4% since 2019
💰 $103,488 Median HH Income
▲ 36% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019
🎂 44.0 Median Age ↓ 4% since 2019
🏠 $406,200 Median Home Value
▲ 46% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019
🎓 65.9% College Grads
▲ 70% above avg
📊 3.5% Unemployment
▼ 29% below avg ↑ 97% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code55438
CityMinneapolis
StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyHennepin County
Area Code952
Elevation838 ft
Latitude44.823123
Longitude-93.386125
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS27053
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 48.0% (7,602) Female 52.0% (8,245) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.4%Hispanic: 8%Black: 6.9%Asian: 3.5%Other: 4.7%Race
White76.4%
Hispanic8.0%
Black6.9%
Asian3.5%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.17
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads65.9% ▲ 70% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma50 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,545 (13.7%)
Some College631 (5.6%)
Associates1,629 (14.4%)
Bachelors1,228 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree6,204 (55%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 13.7%Some College: 5.6%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 55%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad13.7%
Some College5.6%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate55.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.4%Renter: 20.7%Tenure
Owner79.4%
Renter20.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–100k
0%
$100k–150k
1%
$150k–200k
10%
$200k–300k
19%
$300k–500k
40%
Over $500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,488 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019
Median Home Value$406,200 ▲ 46% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,554/mo ↑ 15% since 2019
Total Units7,509
Vacant Units362
Avg HH Size2.17

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–50k
10%
$50k–75k
14%
$75k–100k
14%
$100k–150k
22%
$150k–200k
12%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
38%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
52%

Summary

Total Units7,509
Vacant362
Owner Occupied79.4%
Renter Occupied20.7%
Avg HH Size2.17
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 55438 is in Minneapolis, MN, in Hennepin County.
ZIP code 55438 is located in Minnesota (MN).
ZIP code 55438 is in Hennepin County, MN.
ZIP 55438 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 55438 is 15,847 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 55438 is $103,488 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 55438 is $406,200 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 55438

ZIP code 55438 is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, within Hennepin County. With a population of 15,847, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44 years. Economically, 55438 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $103,488 is above the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 55438 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $406,200 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,554 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.

The population of 55438 is primarily White (76.44%). Residents are highly educated — 65.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.9%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 55438 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.

Overall, ZIP code 55438 in Minneapolis, MN is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 15,847 residents, a median household income of $103,488, and a median home value of $406,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.