55421 ZIP Code, Minneapolis, MN
55421 is a ZIP code in Minneapolis, Minnesota — mostly in Anoka County (92% of its land), with smaller parts in Ramsey County. It covers 6.3 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 55418, 55430 and 55412. 30,843 people live here in 12,726 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Minnesota ZIP codes. At about 4,918 people per square mile it is built up to city-neighborhood density, and owners and renters are mixed (61% own). Median household income is $70,772, below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Minneapolis, MN
- County: Anoka County
- Land area: 6.3 sq mi
- Population: 30,843
- Median household income: $70,772
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 30,843 |
| Households | 12,726 |
| Median household income | $70,772 |
| Income per person | $38,751 |
| Median age | 37.4 |
| Homeowners | 60.7% |
| Median home value | $277,300 |
| Median rent | $1,279 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 16.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.5% |
| Broadband internet | 91.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 30.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.7% |
| $10–15K | 2.7% |
| $15–25K | 8.0% |
| $25–35K | 7.7% |
| $35–50K | 12.2% |
| $50–75K | 15.4% |
| $75–100K | 15.5% |
| $100–150K | 16.2% |
| $150–200K | 8.7% |
| $200K+ | 7.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.9% |
| 10–19 | 10.4% |
| 20–24 | 5.8% |
| 25–34 | 17.2% |
| 35–44 | 13.4% |
| 45–54 | 12.4% |
| 55–64 | 12.1% |
| 65–74 | 8.6% |
| 75+ | 7.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 41.6% |
| Owned outright | 16.5% |
| Rented | 36.6% |
| Vacant | 5.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 51.8% |
| Townhome | 8.8% |
| 2–4 units | 6.0% |
| 5–19 units | 11.8% |
| 20+ units | 19.6% |
| Mobile / other | 2.0% |
Businesses in 55421
656 business establishments with 12,441 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 122
- Retail Trade: 78
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 67
- Construction: 66
- Accommodation and Food Services: 59
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 51
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 38
- Manufacturing: 33
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 55418 — Minneapolis city, MN (2.1 mi)
- 55430 — Brooklyn Center city, MN (2.6 mi)
- 55412 — Minneapolis city, MN (3.1 mi)
- 55432 — Fridley city, MN (3.2 mi)
- 55112 — Arden Hills city, MN (3.5 mi)
- 55413 — Minneapolis city, MN (3.7 mi)
- 55411 — Minneapolis city, MN (4.2 mi)
- 55429 — Brooklyn Center city, MN (4.5 mi)
Areas that include 55421
- Minneapolis, MN ZIP codes — 51 ZIP codes
- Fridley, MN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Columbia Heights, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- St. Anthony, MN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Hilltop, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Anoka County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 17: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Anoka County
- No. 4 of 17: lowest median age in Anoka County
- No. 5 of 17: fastest population growth in Anoka County
- No. 14 of 49: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Minneapolis, MN
- No. 10 of 49: fastest population growth in Minneapolis, MN
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 55421, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 55421 in?
- 55421 is a Minneapolis, MN mailing address. By land area, 54% lies inside Columbia Heights, 36% lies inside Fridley, 7% lies inside St. Anthony and 2% lies inside Hilltop.
- What county is 55421 in?
- 55421 is mostly in Anoka County (92% of its land), with smaller parts in Ramsey County.
- What is the population of 55421?
- About 30,843 people (±652), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 30,580.
- What is the median household income in 55421?
- $70,772 (±$7,298), compared with $89,062 for Minnesota as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 55421?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 55421 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 55421?
- The closest, measured center to center: 55418 (2.1 mi, Minneapolis), 55430 (2.6 mi, Brooklyn Center), 55412 (3.1 mi, Minneapolis), 55432 (3.2 mi, Fridley), 55112 (3.5 mi, Arden Hills) and 55413 (3.7 mi, Minneapolis).
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