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Zip Code 55072

MN · Population: 4,465

C+
51/100
53
C+
Safety
44
C
Affordability
47
C
Quality of Life
60
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 55072

Zip code 55072 is located in Minnesota and is home to approximately 4,465 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 51/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

The median household income here is $51,474, with home values near $166,900 and rents around $1,018/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 13.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.4%, 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
$51,474
Home Value
$166,900
Rent
$1,018/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
13.1%
Unemployment
5.4%
Owner-Occupied
73.5%
Rent Burden
23.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety53C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability44CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life47CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy60BLower unemployment = higher
Overall51C+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).