NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 55987

MN · Population: 34,052

B+
70/100
58
C+
Safety
68
B
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
81
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 55987

Zip code 55987 is located in Minnesota and is home to approximately 34,052 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), 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 $58,356, with home values near $190,700 and rents around $794/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 33.6% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.9%.

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
$58,356
Home Value
$190,700
Rent
$794/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
33.6%
Unemployment
2.9%
Owner-Occupied
62.7%
Rent Burden
16.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety58C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability68BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy81ALower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+Weighted 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).