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Corcoran
Neighborhood
Location of Corcoran within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
Location of Corcoran within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Hennepin
City Minneapolis
Community Powderhorn
City Council Ward 9
Area
 • Total 0.457 sq mi (1.18 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 4,708
 • Density 10,302/sq mi (3,978/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55406, 55407
Area code(s) 612
Historical population
Census Pop.
1980 3,760
1990 3,635 −3.3%
2000 4,228 16.3%
2010 3,942 −6.8%
2020 4,708 19.4%


Corcoran is a friendly neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is part of the larger Powderhorn community. Corcoran is known for its cool public art and strong community spirit. People who live here often feel very connected to their neighbors.

Discovering Corcoran's Location

Corcoran is located in the city of Minneapolis. It has clear borders that help you know where it begins and ends.

Where is Corcoran?

To the east, Corcoran is next to the Longfellow and Howe neighborhoods. To the north, you'll find the Phillips neighborhood. On its west side is Powderhorn Park. Finally, to the south, it borders the Standish neighborhood.

Corcoran's Official Borders

The official lines that mark Corcoran's edges are:

  • East Lake Street to the north
  • Hiawatha Avenue to the east
  • East 36th Street to the south
  • Cedar Avenue to the west

Understanding Corcoran's Government

Corcoran is part of a specific area called a City Council Ward. This helps make sure the neighborhood has a voice in city decisions.

Who Represents Corcoran?

The entire Corcoran neighborhood is in Ward 9 of the Minneapolis City Council. The person who represents this ward is called a Council Member. Currently, Jason Chavez is the Council Member for Ward 9. He helps make decisions for the neighborhood and the city.

Important Places in Corcoran

Corcoran is home to some key spots that are important for its residents.

Minneapolis South High School

One of the main places in Corcoran is Minneapolis South High School. This is a large school where many students from the area go to learn and grow.

Midtown Farmers' Market

The neighborhood also hosts the seasonal Midtown Farmers' Market. This market is a fun place where people can buy fresh food and other items. It's a project run by the Corcoran Neighborhood Organization, which helps make the neighborhood a better place. The market happens every week during certain times of the year.

Corcoran's Growing Population

The number of people living in Corcoran has changed over the years.

How Many People Live Here?

In 2020, about 4,708 people called Corcoran home. The population has grown quite a bit since the 1980s, showing that more and more people are choosing to live in this community.

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