NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 55121

MN · Population: 8,923

B
66/100
74
B+
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
68
B
Quality of Life
62
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 55121

Zip code 55121 is located in Minnesota and is home to approximately 8,923 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 66/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

The median household income here is $73,396, with home values near $268,300 and rents around $1,538/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 40.7% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.1%, 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
$73,396
Home Value
$268,300
Rent
$1,538/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
40.7%
Unemployment
5.1%
Owner-Occupied
44.5%
Rent Burden
25.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety74B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life68BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy62BLower unemployment = higher
Overall66BWeighted 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).