NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 55421

MN · Population: 30,787

B
67/100
71
B+
Safety
66
B
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
61
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 55421

Zip code 55421 is located in Minnesota and is home to approximately 30,787 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 67/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

The median household income here is $71,001, with home values near $241,500 and rents around $1,210/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 32.5% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.2%, 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
$71,001
Home Value
$241,500
Rent
$1,210/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
32.5%
Unemployment
5.2%
Owner-Occupied
60.3%
Rent Burden
20.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety71B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability66BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy61BLower unemployment = higher
Overall67BWeighted 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).