NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 55038

MN · Population: 23,764

A
88/100
93
A+
Safety
84
A
Affordability
88
A
Quality of Life
88
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 55038

Zip code 55038 is located in Minnesota and is home to approximately 23,764 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 88/100), 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 $122,099 and home values around $369,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 44.9% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.7%.

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
$122,099
Home Value
$369,800
Rent
$1,785/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
44.9%
Unemployment
1.7%
Owner-Occupied
89.5%
Rent Burden
17.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety93A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability84ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life88AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy88ALower unemployment = higher
Overall88AWeighted 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).