Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 9.8% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 62.6% ▲ 62% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 12% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 17,905 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 127,085 (15.1%) |
| Some College | 64,474 (7.6%) |
| Associates | 103,143 (12.2%) |
| Bachelors | 76,990 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 454,275 (53.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $103,730 ▲ 36% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $398,345 ▲ 43% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,496/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 565,426 |
| Vacant Units | 29,951 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Hennepin County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 104 ZIP codes spanning 25 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 1,272,516 residents. With a median age of 38.17, it is a middle-aged county.
Hennepin County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $103,730 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 9.8% is near the national average.
Housing in Hennepin County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $398,345 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,496. Homeownership rates are high at 64.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Hennepin County are majority White (66.01%). Educational attainment is highly educated — 62.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Hennepin County, MN is a upper-middle-income area in Minnesota. The 104 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55316 | Champlin | 23,450 | $115,719 | $338,400 | $1,597 | 3.2% | 53.3% |
| 55327 | Dayton | 5,542 | $133,721 | $486,500 | $1,346 | 1.0% | 53.7% |
| 55344 | Eden Prairie | 14,180 | $89,590 | $351,600 | $1,725 | 5.3% | 70.0% |
| 55346 | Eden Prairie | 18,602 | $137,125 | $463,800 | $1,823 | 3.1% | 72.1% |
| 55347 | Eden Prairie | 30,467 | $152,850 | $493,200 | $2,020 | 2.5% | 76.2% |
| 55331 | Excelsior | 19,291 | $160,029 | $707,000 | $1,208 | 3.3% | 75.8% |
| 55340 | Hamel | 9,776 | $174,120 | $607,600 | $1,431 | 2.2% | 70.5% |
| 55305 | Hopkins | 21,274 | $106,480 | $442,200 | $1,774 | 2.0% | 69.9% |
| 55343 | Hopkins | 26,482 | $82,415 | $350,700 | $1,427 | 4.4% | 59.6% |
| 55356 | Long Lake | 5,924 | $171,333 | $712,800 | $1,732 | 1.3% | 69.4% |
| 55357 | Loretto | 3,704 | $147,256 | $491,200 | $1,146 | 0.5% | 59.2% |
| 55311 | Maple Grove | 37,873 | $148,122 | $466,400 | $1,894 | 3.6% | 67.0% |
| 55359 | Maple Plain | 7,068 | $129,508 | $573,700 | $1,203 | 0.6% | 64.7% |
| 55401 | Minneapolis | 11,526 | $115,651 | $401,500 | $2,010 | 1.4% | 82.3% |
| 55402 | Minneapolis | 760 | $69,808 | — | $1,650 | 0.0% | 70.9% |
| 55403 | Minneapolis | 17,354 | $59,928 | $285,200 | $1,199 | 5.3% | 66.8% |
| 55404 | Minneapolis | 28,071 | $43,932 | $294,200 | $1,063 | 8.8% | 44.3% |
| 55405 | Minneapolis | 16,915 | $70,425 | $450,200 | $1,188 | 6.4% | 68.1% |
| 55406 | Minneapolis | 35,863 | $91,865 | $335,500 | $1,276 | 5.3% | 64.6% |
| 55407 | Minneapolis | 36,992 | $78,206 | $317,000 | $1,219 | 7.1% | 59.2% |
| 55408 | Minneapolis | 32,534 | $72,421 | $387,500 | $1,385 | 6.1% | 68.6% |
| 55409 | Minneapolis | 11,405 | $98,056 | $365,500 | $1,364 | 3.9% | 68.9% |
| 55410 | Minneapolis | 20,361 | $144,973 | $597,400 | $1,622 | 3.5% | 82.3% |
| 55411 | Minneapolis | 29,719 | $53,368 | $233,500 | $1,220 | 6.9% | 37.2% |
| 55412 | Minneapolis | 26,182 | $71,905 | $226,400 | $1,340 | 8.0% | 39.4% |
| 55413 | Minneapolis | 14,328 | $84,252 | $354,200 | $1,497 | 5.9% | 66.3% |
| 55414 | Minneapolis | 33,739 | $47,004 | $454,200 | $1,368 | 4.9% | 72.5% |
| 55415 | Minneapolis | 6,474 | $126,480 | $581,500 | $1,836 | 7.3% | 76.2% |
| 55416 | Minneapolis | 34,905 | $105,926 | $457,300 | $1,701 | 2.9% | 79.4% |
| 55417 | Minneapolis | 25,677 | $122,639 | $368,400 | $1,377 | 3.4% | 70.2% |
| 55418 | Minneapolis | 31,295 | $95,630 | $332,500 | $1,349 | 3.2% | 61.3% |
| 55419 | Minneapolis | 29,728 | $143,254 | $479,000 | $1,476 | 4.4% | 78.8% |
| 55420 | Minneapolis | 24,008 | $77,539 | $306,600 | $1,277 | 5.8% | 43.4% |
| 55422 | Minneapolis | 28,765 | $91,173 | $314,200 | $1,576 | 5.2% | 57.3% |
| 55423 | Minneapolis | 36,779 | $84,102 | $320,300 | $1,334 | 5.1% | 55.2% |
| 55424 | Minneapolis | 10,373 | $241,875 | $959,800 | $1,786 | 3.3% | 88.3% |
| 55425 | Minneapolis | 10,562 | $68,517 | $312,900 | $1,537 | 6.3% | 43.4% |
| 55426 | Minneapolis | 25,451 | $96,887 | $345,000 | $1,512 | 3.7% | 64.8% |
| 55427 | Minneapolis | 24,667 | $92,013 | $341,700 | $1,443 | 2.5% | 57.3% |
| 55428 | Minneapolis | 32,679 | $69,004 | $277,900 | $1,291 | 5.5% | 41.8% |
| 55429 | Minneapolis | 27,570 | $66,661 | $267,900 | $1,253 | 5.5% | 38.7% |
| 55430 | Minneapolis | 22,569 | $77,385 | $243,800 | $1,370 | 4.5% | 39.5% |
| 55431 | Minneapolis | 19,075 | $103,125 | $354,300 | $1,704 | 5.1% | 60.3% |
| 55435 | Minneapolis | 13,698 | $75,829 | $340,600 | $1,716 | 6.5% | 69.9% |
| 55436 | Minneapolis | 14,573 | $132,487 | $595,500 | $1,855 | 1.8% | 78.0% |
| 55437 | Minneapolis | 19,282 | $98,120 | $362,600 | $1,624 | 2.5% | 67.2% |
| 55438 | Minneapolis | 15,847 | $103,488 | $406,200 | $1,554 | 3.5% | 65.9% |
| 55439 | Minneapolis | 9,475 | $173,925 | $640,300 | $1,681 | 3.5% | 84.9% |
| 55441 | Minneapolis | 18,242 | $100,288 | $463,300 | $1,589 | 3.0% | 63.2% |
| 55442 | Minneapolis | 13,197 | $121,714 | $439,200 | $1,773 | 0.6% | 72.7% |
| 55443 | Minneapolis | 33,318 | $88,220 | $346,200 | $1,306 | 3.2% | 49.0% |
| 55444 | Minneapolis | 17,428 | $114,545 | $306,900 | $1,444 | 3.9% | 50.9% |
| 55445 | Minneapolis | 13,538 | $103,227 | $311,000 | $2,053 | 3.2% | 50.3% |
| 55446 | Minneapolis | 27,627 | $169,412 | $559,100 | $1,932 | 2.3% | 81.0% |
| 55447 | Minneapolis | 21,001 | $128,781 | $454,500 | $1,663 | 1.8% | 70.8% |
| 55454 | Minneapolis | 8,628 | $26,429 | $184,700 | $947 | 14.4% | 33.4% |
| 55345 | Minnetonka | 21,255 | $143,287 | $478,800 | $1,444 | 1.9% | 71.3% |
| 55364 | Mound | 13,959 | $111,083 | $411,200 | $1,128 | 4.2% | 58.7% |
| 55369 | Osseo | 38,711 | $112,541 | $356,800 | $1,792 | 3.9% | 61.6% |
| 55374 | Rogers | 15,812 | $152,239 | $438,000 | $1,535 | 1.0% | 64.4% |
| 55375 | Saint Bonifacius | 4,285 | $136,250 | $395,600 | $1,139 | 2.3% | 64.3% |
| 55384 | Spring Park | 1,869 | $46,860 | $598,400 | $1,223 | 6.9% | 47.8% |
| 55391 | Wayzata | 15,469 | $170,115 | $795,600 | $1,498 | 3.0% | 77.8% |