NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 55082

MN · Population: 36,154

A
87/100
92
A+
Safety
88
A
Affordability
82
A
Quality of Life
85
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 55082

Zip code 55082 is located in Minnesota and is home to approximately 36,154 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 87/100), 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 $111,571 and home values around $442,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 50.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.2%.

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
$111,571
Home Value
$442,700
Rent
$1,455/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
50.4%
Unemployment
2.2%
Owner-Occupied
78.5%
Rent Burden
15.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability88ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life82AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy85ALower unemployment = higher
Overall87AWeighted 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).