NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 55079

MN · Population: 8,712

A
83/100
91
A+
Safety
90
A+
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
81
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 55079

Zip code 55079 is located in Minnesota and is home to approximately 8,712 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 83/100), 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 $104,770 and home values around $313,300, 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 17.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.9%.

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
$104,770
Home Value
$313,300
Rent
$1,254/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
17.8%
Unemployment
2.9%
Owner-Occupied
95.4%
Rent Burden
14.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety91A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability90A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy81ALower unemployment = higher
Overall83AWeighted 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).