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Richfield, MN
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55423.
Population
36,642
Land area
6.8sq mi
People per sq mi
5,406
ZIP codes
1
Richfield and its ZIP codes
Richfield at a glance
- Richfield is about 75 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- It is the 26th most populous of 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- Households here earn a median of $85,132 a year, 4% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $344,000 (4% above Minnesota) and median rent is $1,393 a month.
Local data for Richfield, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Richfield, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,132
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$344,000
Median rent
$1,393/mo
Homeownership
61.6%
Bachelor's or higher
43.7%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,083), Mexican Americans (4,489), Norwegian Americans (3,870).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hennepin County. PPP loans are for Richfield.
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
$63.4M
919 loans, 6,741 jobs reported
How people get to work
Richfield, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.3%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit3.5%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
- Worked from home18.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Richfield, 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Richfield, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.1%
U.S. 33.3% -6.2 pts
Diabetes
8.0%
U.S. 12.1% -4.1 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
ZIP codes in Richfield
1 in or overlapping Richfield. Population shown
Cities near Richfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EdinaCity | 4 mi | 15.5 |
| BloomingtonCity | 4.1 mi | 34.7 |
| MendotaCity | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| St. Louis ParkCity | 6.4 mi | 10.6 |
| MinneapolisCity | 6.6 mi | 54 |
| HopkinsCity | 6.9 mi | 4.1 |
| EaganCity | 7 mi | 31.2 |
| BurnsvilleCity | 7.2 mi | 24.9 |
| Mendota HeightsCity | 7.6 mi | 9.1 |
| LilydaleCity | 7.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Golden ValleyCity | 8.8 mi | 10.2 |
| Eden PrairieCity | 8.9 mi | 32.5 |
| LauderdaleCity | 9.1 mi | 0.4 |
| SavageCity | 9.2 mi | 15.6 |
| Falcon HeightsCity | 9.3 mi | 2.2 |
| Sunfish LakeCity | 9.3 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Richfield, MN in?
- Richfield is in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Richfield, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Richfield include 55423.
- What is the population of Richfield, MN?
- About 36,642 people live in Richfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Richfield?
- Nearby places include Edina (4 mi), Bloomington (4.1 mi), Mendota (6 mi), St. Louis Park (6.4 mi), Minneapolis (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023