NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 55974

MN · Population: 2,104

B
61/100
59
C+
Safety
59
C+
Affordability
56
C+
Quality of Life
71
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 55974

Zip code 55974 is located in Minnesota and is home to approximately 2,104 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 61/100), 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 $59,727, with home values near $161,600 and rents around $1,013/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 21.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.1%, 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
$59,727
Home Value
$161,600
Rent
$1,013/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
21.8%
Unemployment
4.1%
Owner-Occupied
72.7%
Rent Burden
20.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety59C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability59C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life56C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy71B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall61BWeighted 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).