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ZIP 55025

Pop. 25,891·Washington County·70th most expensive ZIP in Minnesota
Median rent (all units)
$1,625/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$340
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 55025 · $1,625
More affordable than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,220
1 BR
$1,380
2 BR
$1,680
3 BR
$2,220
4 BR+
$2,490
Research median
$1,680/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,500/yr
At $1,625/mo median
Location
StateMN
CountyWashington County
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Rents are softening (down 0.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 55025 (Forest Lake, MN) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 35.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,891
Median income
$98,382
Median age
39.8
Renters
24.8%
Age distribution
23.4%
20.3%
26.8%
12.5%
17%
Under 1823.4%
18–3420.3%
35–5426.8%
55–6412.5%
65+17%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
87.8%
White87.8%
Black2.4%
Hispanic3.5%
Asian3.3%
Other3%
Education (25+)
26.6%
32.6%
35.8%
No HS diploma4.9%
HS diploma26.6%
Some college32.6%
Bachelor's+35.8%
Housing tenure
75.2%
24.8%
Owner75.2%
Renter24.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 55025 in Forest Lake, MN has changed in 5 years

Income
$92,675 → $98,382
up 6.2%
Population
25,428 → 25,891
up 1.8%
Renter share
24% → 24.8%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
36.5% → 35.8%
-0.7 pts
Median age
38.9 → 39.8
+0.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $98,382 today, compared with $92,675 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 55025 in Forest Lake, MN adding about 463 residents over the five-year window, up 1.8% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 55025 covers Forest Lake, MN. The median rent here is $1,625/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($98,382/yr), ZIP 55025 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 55025?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 55025 (Forest Lake, MN) is $1,625. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 55025 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 55025's median rent of $1,625/mo is $340 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 55025 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55025 falls in the middle range for Minnesota, ranking #70 out of 123 ZIPs at $1,625/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 55025?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,625/mo in ZIP 55025. The local median household income is $98,382/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55025?

Rent in ZIP 55025 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.2% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 55025 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 55025 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,625/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($98,382/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 55025 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 55025 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.8% of ZIP 55025 households are renters, while 75.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 55025 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 55025 compare to the rest of Forest Lake?

ZIP 55025 sits right at the Forest Lake citywide median of $1,625/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 55025 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 55025 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,625/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 55025's median household income ($98,382/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 55025 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.35–9.85%
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