City

Hamel, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Hennepin County  ·  Minnesota

👥9,776Population
💰$174,120Median HH Income▲ 128% above avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$607,600Median Home Value▲ 118% above avg
🎓70.5%College Grads▲ 82% above avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.3%Hispanic: 1%Black: 2.8%Asian: 14.9%Other: 3.9%Race
White77.3%
Hispanic1.0%
Black2.8%
Asian14.9%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
23%
18–24
2%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.89
Below Poverty1.2% ▼ 88% below avg
College Grads70.5% ▲ 82% above avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.3%)
HS Graduate872 (14.1%)
Some College302 (4.9%)
Associates639 (10.3%)
Bachelors524 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree3,843 (62%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 14.1%Some College: 4.9%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 62%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad14.1%
Some College4.9%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate62.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93%Renter: 7%Tenure
Owner93.0%
Renter7.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
67%

Financials

Median HH Income$174,120 ▲ 128% above avg
Median Home Value$607,600 ▲ 118% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,431/mo
Total Housing Units3,418
Vacant Units42

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
42%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
61%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
38%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
68%
About Hamel, MN

Hamel is a city in Minnesota, located in Hennepin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,776 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Hamel is a affluent community. The median household income of $174,120 is more than double the national average. Approximately 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hamel is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $607,600, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,431 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hamel is highly educated. 70.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (77.28%).

Hamel, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Hamel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55340 9,776 $174,120 $607,600 $1,431 2.2% 70.5% 93.0%