Zip Code 55042

MN · Population: 12,647

B+
73/100
48
C
Safety
98
A+
Affordability
84
A
Quality of Life
63
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 55042

Zip code 55042 is located in Minnesota and is home to approximately 12,647 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 73/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

With a median household income of $157,923 and home values around $559,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 61.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 3.1%, which is near the national average.

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
$157,923
Home Value
$559,700
Rent
—
Median Age
41
College Educated
61.2%
Unemployment
3.1%
Owner-Occupied
92.2%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety48CLower crime = higher score
Affordability98A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life84AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy63BLower unemployment = higher
Overall73B+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).