Golden Valley city, MN

ZIP 55427 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Golden Valley city, MN (55427)

Median Income

$92,013

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,751

Wealth inflow

Population

24,667

Unemployment

2.5%

1.2pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,751 for ZIP 55427 (Golden Valley city, MN) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

2.5%-33% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.0%-67% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

6.2%-47% vs US avg

746

Establishments

18,431

Employees

~25 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.6%
Construction3.5%
Manufacturing13.4%
Wholesale trade3.5%
Retail trade10.2%
Transportation, utilities5.8%
Information0.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate10.2%
Professional, scientific, management15.1%
Education, health care, social24.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.8%
Other services4.1%
Public administration1.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 55427 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 2.7%, median income fell 3.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 12.6%.

Median Income

$92,013

+22% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate