NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 55316

MN · Population: 23,666

A
86/100
92
A+
Safety
88
A
Affordability
85
A
Quality of Life
81
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 55316

Zip code 55316 is located in Minnesota and is home to approximately 23,666 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 86/100), 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 $113,570 and home values around $320,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 36.4% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.9%.

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
$113,570
Home Value
$320,100
Rent
$1,478/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
36.4%
Unemployment
2.9%
Owner-Occupied
89.7%
Rent Burden
15.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability88ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life85AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy81ALower unemployment = higher
Overall86AWeighted 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).