NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 55971

MN · Population: 2,897

A
82/100
78
B+
Safety
88
A
Affordability
78
B+
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 55971

Zip code 55971 is located in Minnesota and is home to approximately 2,897 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 82/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

With a median household income of $76,691 and home values around $219,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 28.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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
$76,691
Home Value
$219,100
Rent
$794/mo
Median Age
44
College Educated
28.3%
Unemployment
2.5%
Owner-Occupied
80.9%
Rent Burden
12.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety78B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability88ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life78B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy84ALower unemployment = higher
Overall82AWeighted 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).