NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 55304

MN · Population: 49,175

A
88/100
93
A+
Safety
88
A
Affordability
86
A
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 55304

Zip code 55304 is located in Minnesota and is home to approximately 49,175 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 88/100), 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 $120,854 and home values around $380,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 36.6% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.5%.

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
$120,854
Home Value
$380,100
Rent
$1,585/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
36.6%
Unemployment
2.5%
Owner-Occupied
94.2%
Rent Burden
15.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety93A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability88ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life86AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy84ALower unemployment = higher
Overall88AWeighted 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).