55439 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 55439, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

55439 is a zip code in Hennepin County, Minnesota, which covers Bloomington, Eden Prairie, and Edina, with a total population of 9,407 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 55439 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 55439.

The estimated population of people living in 55439 is 9,407, with a median age of 44.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 55439 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,407
 -0.1% +4.52%
2020
9,416
+3.79%
-
2019
9,072
+0.84%
-
2018
8,996
 -0.04% -
2017
9,000
 - -

Population of 55439 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 55439 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
83.2%
87%
 -4.37%
Black/African American
1.4%
2.7%
 -48.15%
Native
0.1%
0.4%
 -75.00%
Hispanic
2.4%
2.4%
 0.00%
Asian
7%
5.3%
 +32.08%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.9%
2.2%
 +168.18%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 55439 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 55439 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 55439 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 55439 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.9 -0.66% 45.2 -0.44% 44.5 -1.11%
2020 45.2 -4.44% 45.4 -3.2% 45 -5.46%
2019 47.3 -1.87% 46.9 -0.42% 47.6 -3.64%
2018 48.2 -0.62% 47.1 +0.64% 49.4 -0.4%
2017 48.5 - 46.8 - 49.6 -

The median age of the 55439 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 55439 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 565 +8.71% 432 +51.29% 615 699
10 to 19 724 -4.99% 746 +24.22% 683 896
20 to 29 297 -9.14% 153 -18.7% 257 118
30 to 39 294 +51.07% 310 +62.98% 471 554
40 to 49 599 +9.2% 648 -2.66% 638 629
50 to 59 674 +5.86% 785 1.28% 709 779
60 to 69 674 -16.32% 658 -14.98% 568 561
70+ 661 -20.27% 780 -8.1% 525 705

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 55439 zip code is $153,843.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 55439.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $207,969.00
  • 45 to 64
    $207,000.00
  • 65 and over
    $79,722.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 55439 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 55439, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 55439 is currently $220,105.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

39.13% of households in 55439 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 55439 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    4.78%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    9.52%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    7.11%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.41%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.35%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.71%
  • $200,000 or more
    39.13%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 55439 is $82,931.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 55439 by the total population of 55439.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 55439 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 55439 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    26.13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    65.15%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    3.12%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    5.58%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.02%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 55439 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 55439 zip over the age of 16 is 7,202.

Of those people, a total of 63.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 55439 is 62.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 55439 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 688 20.20% 3.60%
20 to 24 years 240 47.90% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 135 83.70% 6.20%
30 to 34 years 424 81.10% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,026 90.80% 2.50%
45 to 54 years 1,554 85.10% 1.60%
55 to 59 years 776 84.70% 1.70%
60 to 64 years 582 77.80% 3.50%
65 to 74 years 967 37.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 810 16.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 55439. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,255 63.60% 1.90%
Black or African American 68 70.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 8 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 509 78.80% 1.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 4 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 358 38.00% 2.20%
Hispanic or Latino 120 68.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,142 63.40% 1.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 55439 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 55439 is 4,490, with median earnings of $92,045.00.

Women in 55439 are earning approximately 60.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,490 $92,045.00
Male 2,514 $123,125.00
Female 1,976 $73,929.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 55439 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 859 $127,841.00
Business and Financial 440 $122,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 325 $107,083.00
Architecture and Engineering 124 $90,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 30 $46,667.00
Community and Social Service 12 $79,167.00
Legal 187 $167,292.00
Educational and Library 316 $46,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 173 $102,768.00
Healthcare Practitioners 647 $97,019.00
Healthcare Support 62 $41,116.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 26 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 50 $16,389.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 24 $36,786.00
Personal Care and Service 60 $16,250.00
Sales 588 $63,333.00
Office and Administrative Support 309 $83,036.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 12 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 36 $39,318.00
Production 45 $73,413.00
Transportation and Material Moving 88 $19,167.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 55439 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 55439.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 547 $136,442.00 312 $96,000.00
Business and Financial 246 $132,250.00 194 $92,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 208 $107,100.00 117 $106,964.00
Architecture and Engineering 112 $92,250.00 12 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00 13 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $88,125.00 6 $0.00
Legal 115 $224,107.00 72 $155,833.00
Educational and Library 106 $159,000.00 210 $29,444.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 60 $103,929.00 113 $96,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 262 $250,001.00 385 $76,566.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 62 $41,116.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00 20 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 15 $0.00 35 $15,972.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 24 $36,786.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 7 $0.00 53 $20,078.00
Sales 406 $78,542.00 182 $34,167.00
Office and Administrative Support 152 $250,001.00 157 $46,705.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 36 $39,318.00 0 $0.00
Production 38 $73,750.00 7 $2,499.00
Transportation and Material Moving 70 $18,250.00 18 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,476 households in 55439, with an average household size of 2.7 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,778 families living in the 55439 zip code with an average family size of 3.09 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 55439:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,561 42 175 698
Average Household Size 3.13 2.48 2.99 1.09
Total Families 2,561 42 175 0
Average Household Size 3.12 2.48 2.85 0

Poverty

Of the 2,778 families living in 55439, 1.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 55439:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,758 housing units in 55439.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,476 92.50%
Vacant 282 7.50%

7.93% of the total 3,758 housing units in 55439 are rental units. This is approximately 298 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,112 are occupied by the owner - or 82.81% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 55439 is $1,416.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 55439 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    66
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    9
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    184
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    75
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    16
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    8
  • $3,000 or more
    6

Property Value

The median value of a property in 55439 is $575,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 55439 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    28
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    25
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    55
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    243
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    819
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,606
  • $1,000,000 or more
    317

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 55439. The chart below shows the number of properties in 55439 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    115
  • 1940 to 1949
    46
  • 1950 to 1959
    612
  • 1960 to 1969
    863
  • 1970 to 1979
    899
  • 1980 to 1989
    740
  • 1990 to 1999
    252
  • 2000 to 2009
    179
  • 2010 to 2013
    52
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 55439 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    45
  • 1 vehicle available
    748
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,900
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    783

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 55439 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 55439 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 55439.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    109
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    472
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    497
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    701
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    622
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    294
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    567
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    75
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    148
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    129
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    41
  • 90 or more minutes
    52

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 55439 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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