COUNTY REPORT MN

Hennepin County, Minnesota

107 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Hennepin County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

ZipCheckup gives Hennepin County a C; the county page lists 107 ZIP codes, each with its own report.

How Hennepin County Compares

Hennepin County66/100
Minnesota avg68/100
National avg73/100

How Hennepin County Compares

C
County Grade
66/100
Avg Safety Score
107
ZIP Codes
45
Water Systems

Hennepin County scores 2 points below the Minnesota state average (68/100) and 7 points below the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData

C
County Grade
66
Avg Safety Score
107
ZIP Codes
Hopkins
Best ZIP: 55305 (67/100)
Minneapolis
Lowest ZIP: 55443 (49/100)
$368K
Median Home Value
$502
Avg Remediation (0.14% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Hennepin County, Minnesota

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 10.3 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 8.1%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $735, largest modeled factor: Flood

61% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 8.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 27.1% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1972
Median Build Year
61%
Pre-1980 Housing
39/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
47%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $735

Flood $607/yr
Energy Code Gap $431/yr
Water / Lead $189/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

573,906 housing units in Hennepin County

Pre-1940 18%
1940–1959 18%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 22%
2000+ 16%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Hennepin County

$368K
Median Home Value
$502
Est. Remediation Cost
0.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Hennepin County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Hennepin County residents

Asthma 9.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 8.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 27.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to Hennepin County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Hennepin County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems
  • Minnetonka
    Serves ~54,474 people
    C
  • Edina
    Serves ~53,494 people 1 violation
    C

45 water systems mapped to Hennepin County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Hennepin County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Hennepin County

107 ZIP codes tracked in Hennepin County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 55305 Hopkins 67 C 0 $442K
2 55316 Champlin 67 C 0 $338K
3 55340 Hamel 67 C 0 $608K
4 55344 Eden Prairie 67 C 0 $352K
5 55364 Mound 67 C 0 $411K
6 55373 Rockford 67 C 0 $285K
7 55391 Wayzata 67 C 0 $796K
8 55426 Minneapolis 67 C 0 $345K
9 55427 Minneapolis 67 C 0 $342K
10 55431 Minneapolis 67 C 0 $354K
11 55437 Minneapolis 67 C 0 $363K
12 55447 Minneapolis 67 C 0 $455K
13 55311 Osseo 66 C 2 $466K
14 55331 Excelsior 66 C 1 $707K
15 55343 Hopkins 66 C 1 $351K
16 55369 Osseo 66 C 2 $357K
17 55374 Rogers 66 C 2 $438K
18 55401 Minneapolis 66 C 1 $402K
19 55402 Minneapolis 66 C 1 —
20 55403 Minneapolis 66 C 1 $285K
21 55404 Minneapolis 66 C 1 $294K
22 55405 Minneapolis 66 C 1 $450K
23 55406 Minneapolis 66 C 1 $336K
24 55407 Minneapolis 66 C 1 $317K
25 55408 Minneapolis 66 C 1 $388K
26 55409 Minneapolis 66 C 1 $366K
27 55410 Minneapolis 66 C 2 $597K
28 55411 Minneapolis 66 C 1 $234K
29 55412 Minneapolis 66 C 1 $226K
30 55413 Minneapolis 66 C 1 $354K
31 55414 Minneapolis 66 C 1 $454K
32 55415 Minneapolis 66 C 1 $582K
33 55416 Minneapolis 66 C 2 $457K
34 55417 Minneapolis 66 C 1 $368K
35 55418 Minneapolis 66 C 1 $333K
36 55419 Minneapolis 66 C 1 $479K
37 55421 Minneapolis 66 C 4 $261K
38 55422 Minneapolis 66 C 1 $314K
39 55423 Minneapolis 66 C 2 $320K
40 55424 Minneapolis 66 C 2 $960K
41 55428 Minneapolis 66 C 2 $278K
42 55439 Minneapolis 66 C 1 $640K
43 55450 Minneapolis 66 C 1 —
44 55454 Minneapolis 66 C 1 $185K
45 55455 Minneapolis 66 C 1 —
46 55430 Minneapolis 50 D 1 $244K
47 55443 Minneapolis 49 D 2 $346K
48 55111 Saint Paul — — 1 —
49 55323 Crystal Bay — — —
50 55327 Dayton — — 2 $487K
51 55345 Minnetonka — — 0 $479K
52 55346 Eden Prairie — — 0 $464K
53 55347 Eden Prairie — — 0 $493K
54 55348 Maple Plain — — —
55 55356 Long Lake — — 0 $713K
56 55357 Loretto — — 0 $491K
57 55359 Maple Plain — — 0 $574K
58 55361 Minnetonka Beach — — —
59 55375 Saint Bonifacius — — 0 $396K
60 55384 Spring Park — — 0 $598K
61 55392 Navarre — — —
62 55393 Maple Plain — — —
63 55420 Minneapolis — — 0 $307K
64 55425 Minneapolis — — 0 $313K
65 55429 Minneapolis — — 2 $268K
66 55435 Minneapolis — — 1 $341K
67 55436 Minneapolis — — 1 $596K
68 55438 Minneapolis — — 0 $406K
69 55440 Minneapolis — — —
70 55441 Minneapolis — — 0 $463K
71 55442 Minneapolis — — 0 $439K
72 55444 Minneapolis — — 4 $307K
73 55445 Minneapolis — — 2 $311K
74 55446 Minneapolis — — 0 $559K
75 55458 Minneapolis — — —
76 55459 Minneapolis — — —
77 55460 Minneapolis — — —
78 55467 Minneapolis — — —
79 55470 Minneapolis — — —
80 55472 Minneapolis — — —
81 55473 Minneapolis — — —
82 55474 Minneapolis — — —
83 55478 Minneapolis — — —
84 55479 Minneapolis — — —
85 55480 Minneapolis — — —
86 55483 Minneapolis — — —
87 55484 Minneapolis — — —
88 55485 Minneapolis — — —
89 55486 Minneapolis — — —
90 55487 Minneapolis — — —
91 55488 Minneapolis — — —
92 55569 Osseo — — —
93 55570 Maple Plain — — —
94 55571 Maple Plain — — —
95 55573 Young America — — —
96 55574 Maple Plain — — —
97 55576 Maple Plain — — —
98 55577 Rockford — — —
99 55578 Maple Plain — — —
100 55579 Maple Plain — — —
101 55593 Maple Plain — — —
102 55595 Loretto — — —
103 55596 Loretto — — —
104 55597 Loretto — — —
105 55598 Loretto — — —
106 55599 Loretto — — —
107 56225 Clinton — — $107K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Hennepin County

Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Hennepin County, Minnesota

Overview

Hennepin County in Minnesota covers 107 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100) across 47 scored records.

42 of 68 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Hennepin County?
Hennepin County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Hennepin County?
We map 45 public water systems to 107 ZIP codes in our data for Hennepin County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Hennepin County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Hennepin County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $735 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Hennepin County?
The median home build year in Hennepin County is 1972. 61% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Hennepin County compare to Minnesota?
Hennepin County has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Minnesota state average of 68/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Hennepin County, MN: HSS 66/100; 12 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/minnesota/hennepin/
BibTeX 
@misc{zipcheckup-county-minnesota-hennepin,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Hennepin County, MN: HSS 66/100; 12 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/minnesota/hennepin/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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