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Fridley, MN
City in Anoka County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55421, 55432.
Population
30,241
Land area
10.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,975
ZIP codes
2
Fridley and its ZIP codes
Fridley at a glance
- Fridley is about 41 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 32nd among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $77,680, 13% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $302,900 (8% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,326 a month.
Local data for Fridley, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fridley, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,680
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$302,900
Median rent
$1,326/mo
Homeownership
63.0%
Bachelor's or higher
30.0%
Median age
34.7
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,557), Norwegian Americans (2,533), Irish Americans (2,177).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anoka County. PPP loans are for Fridley.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,842
133,128 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,906
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.3B
FY 2026, $6,288 per person
PPP loans
$146M
1,144 loans, 15,452 jobs reported
How people get to work
Fridley, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.2%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit2.1%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home15.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fridley, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
615
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
230
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 7°F
30.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fridley, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
ZIP codes in Fridley
2 in or overlapping Fridley. Population shown
Cities near Fridley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HilltopCity | 1.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Columbia HeightsCity | 2.1 mi | 3.4 |
| New BrightonCity | 2.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Spring Lake ParkCity | 2.7 mi | 2 |
| Mounds ViewCity | 2.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Brooklyn CenterCity | 3.1 mi | 8 |
| St. AnthonyCity | 3.6 mi | 2.2 |
| Arden HillsCity | 4.3 mi | 8.5 |
| Brooklyn ParkCity | 4.9 mi | 26.1 |
| RobbinsdaleCity | 5.4 mi | 2.8 |
| LexingtonCity | 5.8 mi | 0.7 |
| ShoreviewCity | 5.9 mi | 10.8 |
| CrystalCity | 6 mi | 5.8 |
| LauderdaleCity | 6.2 mi | 0.4 |
| RosevilleCity | 6.3 mi | 13 |
| BlaineCity | 6.5 mi | 32.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fridley, MN in?
- Fridley is in Anoka County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Fridley, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fridley include 55421, 55432.
- What is the population of Fridley, MN?
- About 30,241 people live in Fridley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fridley?
- Nearby places include Hilltop (1.7 mi), Columbia Heights (2.1 mi), New Brighton (2.5 mi), Spring Lake Park (2.7 mi), Mounds View (2.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023