Zip Code 55442

MN · Population: 13,120

B
68/100
48
C
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 55442

Zip code 55442 is located in Minnesota and is home to approximately 13,120 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 68/100), 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 $118,453 and home values around $419,500, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 62.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.3%.

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
$118,453
Home Value
$419,500
Rent
$1,708/mo
Median Age
46
College Educated
62.4%
Unemployment
1.3%
Owner-Occupied
77.7%
Rent Burden
17.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety48CLower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower unemployment = higher
Overall68BWeighted 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).