ZIP Code 55347: Population, Income, Housing

State: MN

Total population: 30,429 Household income: $155,430 Rent: $2,001

Overview

Total population

30,429

Rent

$2,001

Year built

1990

Household income

$155,430

Per capita income

$81,578

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.6 persons

Rent over 30% of income

46%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Minnesota

County

Hennepin County

Town

Eden Prairie

Total population

30,429

Adults over 25

21,601

Total households

11,823

Household size

2.6 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$155,430

Per capita income

$81,578

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

46%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$2,001

Year built

1990

Households that rent

8.3%

Households that own

91.7%

Rooms per home (all homes)

8.0

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

71.6%

Black

Asian

13.9%

Two or more races

6.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

5.5%

Not Hispanic or Latino

94.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

10,731 (65.8%)

Commute time to work

22 mins

Work from home

5,587 (34.2%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

13.7%

High school graduate or GED

Some college or associate degree

9.4%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

67.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 55347 with: Hennepin County, MN Eden Prairie, MN Minneapolis metro area, MN-WI Minnesota United States

ZIP 55347

Total population30,429

Rent$2,001

Year built1990

Household income$155,430

Per capita income$81,578

Poverty rate2.5%

Unemployment rateN/A

Hennepin County, MN

Total population1,269,496

Rent$1,487

Year built1973

Household income$97,653

Per capita income$59,401

Poverty rate10%

Unemployment rate2.2%

Eden Prairie, MN

Total population63,051

Rent$1,833

Year built1988

Household income$130,489

Per capita income$71,657

Poverty rate4.6%

Unemployment rate1.9%

Minneapolis Metro Area, MN-WI

Total population3,713,668

Rent$1,440

Year built1981

Household income$99,833

Per capita income$52,840

Poverty rate8.2%

Unemployment rate2.9%

Minnesota State

Total population5,739,445

Rent$1,280

Year built1979

Household income$89,062

Per capita income$48,237

Poverty rate9.3%

Unemployment rate3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP55347	CountyHennepin, MN	CityEden Prairie, MN	Metro AreaMinneapolis metro area, MN-WI	StateMinnesota	CountryUnited States
Total population	30,429	1,269,496	63,051	3,713,668	5,739,445	334,922,499
Rent	$2,001	$1,487	$1,833	$1,440	$1,280	$1,413
Year built	1990	1973	1988	1981	1979	1980
Household income	$155,430	$97,653	$130,489	$99,833	$89,062	$80,734
Per capita income	$81,578	$59,401	$71,657	$52,840	$48,237	$44,673
Poverty rate	2.5%	10%	4.6%	8.2%	9.3%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	2.2%	1.9%	2.9%	3%	4%

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Summary for 55347

Rent & Income

In 55347, the typical monthly rent is $2,001 and the typical household income is $155,430. Rent here is higher than in both Eden Prairie and Minnesota, and household income is also higher than in both. The estimated poverty rate is 2.5%, which is lower than in both Eden Prairie and Minnesota.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 8.3% of households. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 67.9% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 55347 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 55347 — Poverty

How ZIP 55347 compares in Minnesota (50 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$2,001	50 / 50	from lower rent	$883 – $2,001
Household income	$155,430	1 / 50	from higher income	$51,966 – $155,430
Poverty rate	2.5%	1 / 50	from lower poverty	2.5% – 36.4%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Minnesota with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 55347

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 55347 places 50th out of 50 ZIP Codes in Minnesota. Throughout Minnesota, numbers span from $883 in ZIP 56401 up to $2,001 in ZIP 55347.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 1st out of 50 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $51,966 in ZIP 55414 up to $155,430 in ZIP 55347.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 55347 comes 1st out of 50 ZIP Codes. In Minnesota as a whole, the range goes from 2.5% in ZIP 55347 up to 36.4% in ZIP 55414.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 55347 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $2,001 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 55347

Annual Household Income: $155,430

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 55347

Estimated Rate: 2.5%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 55347

In ZIP Code 55347, households that rent: 986 (8.3%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	986	8.3%
Owner-Occupied	10,837	91.7%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 55347

In ZIP Code 55347, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 454 (46%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	454	46%
Other renter households	532	54%
Total renter households	986	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 55347

Less than High School: 2,963 people (13.7%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 1,949 people (9%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,031 people (9.4%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 14,658 people (67.9%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 21,601

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.