Zip Code 55417

MN · Population: 25,900

B
64/100
48
C
Safety
86
A
Affordability
76
B+
Quality of Life
48
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 55417

Zip code 55417 is located in Minnesota and is home to approximately 25,900 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 64/100), 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 $117,475 and home values around $349,200, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 59.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 4.3%, 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
$117,475
Home Value
$349,200
Rent
$1,341/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
59.9%
Unemployment
4.3%
Owner-Occupied
80.3%
Rent Burden
13.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety48CLower crime = higher score
Affordability86ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life76B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy48CLower unemployment = higher
Overall64BWeighted 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).