AC & heating repair · Bloomington, Minnesota
AC repair and HVAC service in Bloomington, MN
AC quit, heat pump struggling, or a system near the end of its life? In Bloomington, 21% of homes heat with electricity[1] and half were built before 1972. Request service from HVAC contractors working here. Bloomington, in Hennepin County — ZIPs 55438, 55431, 55437, 55420, 55425, counts 89,034 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Bloomington at a glance for HVAC
- Population (2025 est.)
- 89,034[2]-1.0% since 2020
- County
- Hennepin[2]
- Land area
- 34.7 sq mi[3]
- Homes heated with electricity
- 21%[1]the 3rd-highest share of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover
- Homes heated with utility gas
- 75%[1]plus 1% propane/LP
- Heat & excessive-heat days, hennepin zone
- 6[4]2016–2025
- Winter-storm & freeze days, hennepin zone
- 55[4]2016–2025; heating demand and freeze-related furnace failures
- Lightning-damage reports within 10 mi
- 1[4]2016–2025; power surges damage HVAC control boards
- Damaging-wind reports within 10 mi
- 107[4]2016–2025; wind-blown debris damages outdoor condenser units
- Homes built before 2000
- 89%[1]of 39,261 housing units
- Median year built
- 1972[1]the 2nd-oldest of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover
Reading the Bloomington data for HVAC
Bloomington counts 89,034 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack -1.0% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 34.7 square miles holding 2,566 residents per square mile, the 6th densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in Hennepin County, with ZIP codes 55438, 55431, 55437, 55420, 55425[3].
Only 7% of Bloomington's homes were built in 2010 or later, against 89% before 2000[1] — most systems here are past any builder warranty, and older homes often keep their original ductwork.
5 ZIP codes cover Bloomington — 55438 (24% of the city's land), 55431 (23% of the city's land), 55437 (19% of the city's land), 55420 (19% of the city's land), 55425 (13% of the city's land)[5].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Edina (4.8 mi NW), Burnsville (4.8 mi S) and Eden Prairie (7.2 mi W)[3].
21% of occupied Bloomington homes heat with electricity, 75% with utility gas and 1% with propane[1] — the 3rd-highest electric share of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Edina (18%), Burnsville (21%), and Eden Prairie (14%) heat electrically. Gas heat means a furnace plus a separate AC condenser.
Hennepin County forecast zone, 2016–2025: 6 heat or excessive-heat days (latest Aug 22, 2023) and 55 winter-storm or hard-freeze days[4].
Storm exposure for HVAC hardware: 1 lightning-damage report within 10 miles; 107 damaging-wind reports within 10 miles in 2016–2025[4]. Most recent: Jul 28, 2025, 9.5 miles from the city center.
89% of Bloomington's 39,261 housing units were built before 2000 and 7% since 2010[1] (pre-2000 share nearby: Edina (83%), Burnsville (87%), and Eden Prairie (79%)). Older homes often keep original ductwork.
Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Bloomington stands out for the most damaging-wind reports nearby (107)[4], the 2nd-lowest gas-heat share (75%)[1], the 2nd-oldest housing (by median year built) (1972)[1], and the 3rd-highest electric-heat share (21%)[1].
How air moves through a central system
Return, filter, air handler, supply ducts: a clogged filter slows the whole loop.
Bloomington storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Bloomington, 2016–2025: 107 damaging-wind reports and 1 lightning report[4]. Peak: 78% in May, July, and August. Busiest year 2024 (28). Busiest month August 2024 (19). Latest: damaging-wind report, Jul 28, 2025, 5.3 mi out.
| Month | Damaging wind | Lightning | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 11 | – | 11 |
| Jun | 11 | – | 11 |
| Jul | 35 | – | 35 |
| Aug | 37 | 1 | 38 |
| Sep | 10 | – | 10 |
| Oct | 3 | – | 3 |
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The data underneath this Bloomington page
| Measure | Bloomington | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2010 or later | 7% | 12% | 5 pts lower |
| Damaging-wind reports (10 mi) | 107 | 78 | 29 more |
| Electric heat | 21% | 16% | 5 pts higher |
| Built before 2000 | 89% | 79% | 10 pts higher |
| Utility-gas heat | 75% | 81% | 6 pts lower |
| Propane / LP heat | 1.4% | 1.5% | about the same |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1988 | 16 years older |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | Lightning reports | Damaging-wind reports |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | 1 | 107 |
| Edina 4.8 mi | 1 | 105 |
| Burnsville 4.8 mi | 1 | 90 |
| Eden Prairie 7.2 mi | 1 | 90 |
| Eagan 7.5 mi | 0 | 87 |
| Apple Valley 8.1 mi | 1 | 77 |
| Date | Wind | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | 64 mph | 9.5 mi |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 61 mph (est.) | 8.6 mi |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 60 mph | 5.9 mi |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 60 mph (est.) | 5.0 mi |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 59 mph | 4.2 mi |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 62 mph | 5.3 mi |
| Date | Distance |
|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2016 | 7.5 mi |
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28,211 | 75.0% | ±931 |
| Electricity | 7,777 | 20.7% | ±733 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 510 | 1.4% | ±146 |
| Other fuel | 484 | 1.3% | ±193 |
| No fuel used | 432 | 1.1% | ±148 |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 101 | 0.3% | ±74 |
| Wood | 86 | 0.2% | ±117 |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 607 | 1.5% | ±266 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 2,217 | 5.6% | ±337 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 1,569 | 4.0% | ±346 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 2,495 | 6.4% | ±364 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 6,166 | 15.7% | ±584 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 8,055 | 20.5% | ±655 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 6,939 | 17.7% | ±528 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 8,737 | 22.3% | ±505 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 1,183 | 3.0% | ±238 |
| 1939 or earlier | 1,293 | 3.3% | ±244 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 39,261 |
| Detached single-family | 20,673 (53%) |
| Occupied homes | 37,601 |
| Owner-occupied | 24,722 (66%) |
| Renter-occupied | 12,879 (34%) |
| Median home value | $361,700 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Bloomington's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 55438 | 24% | 100% |
| 55431 | 23% | 100% |
| 55437 | 19% | 100% |
| 55420 | 19% | 100% |
| 55425 | 13% | 100% |
Dated heat and freeze records for the HENNEPIN forecast zone: see the county list.
HVAC questions from Bloomington homeowners
Are heat pumps common in Bloomington?
21% of Bloomington homes heat with electricity[1], which means a heat pump or electric resistance heat.
How old are Bloomington's homes — and their HVAC systems?
The median home dates to 1972, and 7% were built in 2010 or later[1]. Your own system may have been replaced since — the outdoor unit's data plate shows when it was made.
Which Bloomington ZIP codes are covered?
55438, 55431, 55437, 55420, and 55425[5], Hennepin County. Nearby pages: Edina (4.8 mi), Burnsville (4.8 mi), and Eden Prairie (7.2 mi)[3].
A lot of Bloomington homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for HVAC equipment work?
67% of Bloomington's housing units were built before 1980, 28.6% before 1960[1] — the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover. The ductwork in an older house is often original even when the equipment is not — ask for a duct leakage check with any replacement quote.
I rent in Bloomington. Who arranges the repair?
34% of occupied Bloomington homes are rented[1], the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover. Tell your landlord or property manager in writing first; your lease says who arranges repairs.
Sources
- Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
- Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
- Census Gazetteer 2025
- NOAA Storm Events Database
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.