Zip Code 55420

MN · Population: 23,433

C
47/100
48
C
Safety
48
C
Affordability
56
C+
Quality of Life
37
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 55420

Zip code 55420 is located in Minnesota and is home to approximately 23,433 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 47/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

The median household income here is $73,527, with home values near $284,300 and rents around $1,223/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 30.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.3%, 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
$73,527
Home Value
$284,300
Rent
$1,223/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
30.8%
Unemployment
5.3%
Owner-Occupied
66.6%
Rent Burden
20% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety48CLower crime = higher score
Affordability48CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life56C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy37DLower unemployment = higher
Overall47CWeighted 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).