NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 55008

MN · Population: 15,589

B+
75/100
82
A
Safety
76
B+
Affordability
57
C+
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
Zip 55008, MN — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 55008

Zip code 55008 is located in Minnesota and is home to approximately 15,589 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 75/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $80,877 and home values around $254,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 20.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.5%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$80,877
Home Value
$254,100
Rent
$1,221/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
20.4%
Unemployment
2.5%
Owner-Occupied
78.1%
Rent Burden
18.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety82ALower crime = higher score
Affordability76B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life57C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy84ALower unemployment = higher
Overall75B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).