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🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

55331

Excelsior

ZIP Code 55331 is a standard zip code serving Excelsior, Excelsior, Minnesota (MN), in Hennepin County, United States. It has an estimated population of 17,524 with a median household income of $108,911. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

$0 National: $37,585 $150K+ $108,911

Location

Country
🇺🇸 United States
State / Province
Minnesota (MN)
County
Hennepin
City
Excelsior
Timezone
America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude
44.900700
Longitude
-93.579100

Geographic Details

Land Area
14.96 mi²
Water Area
7.10 mi²
Population Density
1172.0 people per mi² (80th percentile)
Bounding Box
44.935946°N, 44.863459°S, -93.518227°E, -93.722626°W

With 17,524 residents spread across 14.96 square miles, this area has a population density of 1172.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

17,524

Population

75th percentile

$108,911

Median Income

95th percentile

$436,400

Median Home Value

90th percentile

14.96 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 55331 is $108,911, and the median home value is $436,400. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

7,203

Total Units

6,666

Occupied Units

92.5%

Occupancy Rate

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