NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 55116

MN · Population: 26,595

B+
74/100
77
B+
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
73
B+
Quality of Life
70
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 55116

Zip code 55116 is located in Minnesota and is home to approximately 26,595 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $75,683 and home values around $378,200, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 58.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 4.2%, 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
$75,683
Home Value
$378,200
Rent
$1,159/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
58.5%
Unemployment
4.2%
Owner-Occupied
50.2%
Rent Burden
18.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety77B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life73B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy70B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+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).