ZIP Code 55421: Population, Income, Housing

State: MN

Total population: 30,843 Household income: $70,772 Rent: $1,279

Overview

Total population

30,843

Rent

$1,279

Year built

1966

Household income

$70,772

Per capita income

$38,751

Poverty rate

14.5%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.4 persons

Rent over 30% of income

56.9%

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).

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

Anoka County

City

Minneapolis

Total population

30,843

Adults over 25

21,895

Total households

12,726

Household size

2.4 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

$70,772

Per capita income

$38,751

Poverty rate

14.5%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

56.9%

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).

Housing

Rent

$1,279

Year built

1966

Households that rent

39.3%

Households that own

60.7%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.2

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).

Race

White

50%

Black

26.1%

Asian

4.1%

Two or more races

7.5%

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).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

15.2%

Not Hispanic or Latino

84.8%

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

13,026 (82%)

Commute time to work

23 mins

Work from home

2,863 (18%)

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

28%

High school graduate or GED

29%

Some college or associate degree

9.5%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

33.5%

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).

Comparison of ZIP Code 55421 with: Anoka County, MN Minneapolis metro area, MN-WI Minnesota United States

ZIP 55421

Total population30,843

Rent$1,279

Year built1966

Household income$70,772

Per capita income$38,751

Poverty rate14.5%

Unemployment rateN/A

Anoka County, MN

Total population370,349

Rent$1,464

Year built1986

Household income$101,869

Per capita income$45,484

Poverty rate7%

Unemployment rate2.5%

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	ZIP55421	CountyAnoka, MN	Metro AreaMinneapolis metro area, MN-WI	StateMinnesota	CountryUnited States
Total population	30,843	370,349	3,713,668	5,739,445	334,922,499
Rent	$1,279	$1,464	$1,440	$1,280	$1,413
Year built	1966	1986	1981	1979	1980
Household income	$70,772	$101,869	$99,833	$89,062	$80,734
Per capita income	$38,751	$45,484	$52,840	$48,237	$44,673
Poverty rate	14.5%	7%	8.2%	9.3%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	2.5%	2.9%	3%	4%

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Summary for 55421

Rent & Income

In 55421, the typical monthly rent is $1,279 and the typical household income is $70,772. Rent here is similar to Minnesota, and household income is lower than Minnesota. The estimated poverty rate is 14.5%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 39.3% of households. About 56.9% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 33.5% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 55421 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 55421 — Poverty

How ZIP 55421 compares in Minnesota (50 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,279	11 / 50	from lower rent	$883 – $2,001
Household income	$70,772	43 / 50	from higher income	$51,966 – $155,430
Poverty rate	14.5%	40 / 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 55421

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 11th out of 50 ZIP Codes in Minnesota. Across Minnesota, figures vary from $883 in ZIP 56401 up to $2,001 in ZIP 55347.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 55421 stands 43rd out of 50 ZIP Codes. Throughout Minnesota, numbers span from $51,966 in ZIP 55414 up to $155,430 in ZIP 55347.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 40th out of 50 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 2.5% in ZIP 55347 up to 36.4% in ZIP 55414.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 55421 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,279 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 55421

Annual Household Income: $70,772

💡 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 55421

Estimated Rate: 14.5%

💡 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 55421

In ZIP Code 55421, households that rent: 5,003 (39.3%)

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

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	5,003	39.3%
Owner-Occupied	7,723	60.7%

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 55421

In ZIP Code 55421, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,847 (56.9%)

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

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,847	56.9%
Other renter households	2,156	43.1%
Total renter households	5,003	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 55421

Less than High School: 6,138 people (28%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,343 people (29%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,077 people (9.5%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 7,337 people (33.5%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 21,895

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.