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Bloomington, MN
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438.
Population
88,665
Land area
34.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,555
ZIP codes
6
Bloomington and its ZIP codes
Bloomington at a glance
- Bloomington is about 35 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 4th among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $93,211, 5% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $361,700 (10% above Minnesota) and median rent is $1,561 a month.
Local data for Bloomington, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bloomington, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,211
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$361,700
Median rent
$1,561/mo
Homeownership
65.7%
Bachelor's or higher
46.2%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (22,334), Norwegian Americans (10,173), Irish Americans (8,942).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hennepin County. PPP loans are for Bloomington.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$92,294
919,062 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$100,352
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$173B
FY 2026, $134,694 per person
PPP loans
$440M
3,110 loans, 42,902 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bloomington, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.0%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit4.2%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home22.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bloomington, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,221
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
882
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 9°F
31.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bloomington, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.8%
U.S. 33.3% -6.5 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
ZIP codes in Bloomington
6 in or overlapping Bloomington. Population shown
Cities near Bloomington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BurnsvilleCity | 4 mi | 24.9 |
| RichfieldCity | 4.1 mi | 6.8 |
| SavageCity | 5.1 mi | 15.6 |
| EdinaCity | 5.5 mi | 15.5 |
| Eden PrairieCity | 7.2 mi | 32.5 |
| EaganCity | 7.4 mi | 31.2 |
| Apple ValleyCity | 7.6 mi | 16.9 |
| ShakopeeCity | 8 mi | 29.5 |
| HopkinsCity | 8.4 mi | 4.1 |
| MendotaCity | 8.9 mi | 0.3 |
| St. Louis ParkCity | 9.1 mi | 10.6 |
| Prior LakeCity | 9.1 mi | 16.3 |
| Mendota HeightsCity | 10 mi | 9.1 |
| MinneapolisCity | 11 mi | 54 |
| Credit RiverCity | 11 mi | 23.4 |
| MinnetonkaCity | 11 mi | 26.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bloomington, MN in?
- Bloomington is in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Bloomington, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bloomington include 55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438.
- What is the population of Bloomington, MN?
- About 88,665 people live in Bloomington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bloomington?
- Nearby places include Burnsville (4 mi), Richfield (4.1 mi), Savage (5.1 mi), Edina (5.5 mi), Eden Prairie (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023