ZIP Code 55428: Population, Income, Housing

State: MN
Total population: 32,499 Household income: $74,860 Rent: $1,336

Overview

Total population
32,499
Rent
$1,336
Year built
1968
Household income
$74,860
Per capita income
$35,111
Poverty rate
14.1%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.5 persons
Rent over 30% of income
54.3%

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
City
New Hope
Total population
32,499
Adults over 25
22,431
Total households
12,936
Household size
2.5 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).

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.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$74,860
Per capita income
$35,111
Poverty rate
14.1%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
54.3%

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.

Housing

Rent
$1,336
Year built
1968
Households that rent
43.8%
Households that own
56.2%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.4

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.

Race

White
45.6%
Black
32.1%
Asian
7.3%
Two or more races
9.2%

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).

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.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
10.5%
Not Hispanic or Latino
89.5%

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).

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.

Commute

Commute rate
14,578 (87.9%)
Commute time to work
20 mins
Work from home
1,999 (12.1%)

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.

Education

Less than high school
30.6%
High school graduate or GED
27.8%
Some college or associate degree
13%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
28.5%

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).

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.

 


Comparison of ZIP Code 55428 with: Hennepin County, MN Minneapolis metro area, MN-WI Minnesota United States

ZIP 55428

Total population32,499
Rent$1,336
Year built1968
Household income$74,860
Per capita income$35,111
Poverty rate14.1%
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%

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 ZIP55428 CountyHennepin, MNMetro AreaMinneapolis metro area, MN-WIStateMinnesotaCountryUnited States
Total population32,4991,269,4963,713,6685,739,445334,922,499
Rent$1,336$1,487$1,440$1,280$1,413
Year built19681973198119791980
Household income$74,860$97,653$99,833$89,062$80,734
Per capita income$35,111$59,401$52,840$48,237$44,673
Poverty rate14.1%10%8.2%9.3%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A2.2%2.9%3%4%

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Summary for 55428

Rent & Income

In 55428, the typical monthly rent is $1,336 and the typical household income is $74,860. Rent here is similar to Minnesota, and household income is lower than Minnesota. The estimated poverty rate is 14.1%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 43.8% of households. About 54.3% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 28.5% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.


 

ZIP 55428 — Rent vs Household Income

 


 

ZIP 55428 — Poverty

 


 

How ZIP 55428 compares in Minnesota (50 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,336 14 / 50 from lower rent $883 – $2,001
Household income $74,860 39 / 50 from higher income $51,966 – $155,430
Poverty rate 14.1% 39 / 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 55428

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 14th out of 50 ZIP Codes in Minnesota. At the state level, values extend from $883 in ZIP 56401 up to $2,001 in ZIP 55347.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 55428 holds the 39th out of 50 ZIP Codes. In Minnesota as a whole, the range goes from $51,966 in ZIP 55414 up to $155,430 in ZIP 55347.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 55428 ranks 39th out of 50 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 2.5% in ZIP 55347 up to 36.4% in ZIP 55414.

 


💰 Rent in ZIP Code 55428 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,336 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 55428

Annual Household Income: $74,860

💡 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 55428

Estimated Rate: 14.1%

💡 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 55428

In ZIP Code 55428, households that rent: 5,668 (43.8%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 5,668 43.8%
Owner-Occupied 7,268 56.2%

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 55428

In ZIP Code 55428, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,075 (54.3%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 3,075 54.3%
Other renter households 2,593 45.7%
Total renter households 5,668 100%

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 55428

Less than High School: 6,859 people (30.6%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,247 people (27.8%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,922 people (13%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 6,403 people (28.5%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 22,431


 

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