Zip Code 55129

MN · Population: 29,714

B+
74/100
48
C
Safety
88
A
Affordability
78
B+
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 55129

Zip code 55129 is located in Minnesota and is home to approximately 29,714 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

With a median household income of $152,532 and home values around $500,000, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 71.3% 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 1.3%.

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
$152,532
Home Value
$500,000
Rent
$1,755/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
71.3%
Unemployment
1.3%
Owner-Occupied
83.3%
Rent Burden
13.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety48CLower crime = higher score
Affordability88ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life78B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower 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).