NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 55318

MN · Population: 29,647

A
85/100
91
A+
Safety
86
A
Affordability
78
B+
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 55318

Zip code 55318 is located in Minnesota and is home to approximately 29,647 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 85/100), 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 $103,285 and home values around $371,500, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 45.5% 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
$103,285
Home Value
$371,500
Rent
$1,388/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
45.5%
Unemployment
2.5%
Owner-Occupied
71.6%
Rent Burden
16.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety91A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability86ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life78B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy84ALower unemployment = higher
Overall85AWeighted 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).