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ZIP 55109

Pop. 33,461·Ramsey County·83rd most expensive ZIP in Minnesota
Median rent (all units)
$1,529/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.2%
Month-over-Month
+5.5%
vs US Median
-$433
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ZIP 55109 · $1,529
More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,180
1 BR
$1,330
2 BR
$1,620
3 BR
$2,140
4 BR+
$2,400
Research median
$1,620/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$18,348/yr
At $1,529/mo median
Location
StateMN
CountyRamsey County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.2% YoY, +5.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 55109 (Maplewood, MN) is majority owner-occupied, 31.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,461
Median income
$86,776
Median age
38.1
Renters
34.3%
Age distribution
24%
21.2%
23.9%
19.1%
Under 1824%
18–3421.2%
35–5423.9%
55–6411.9%
65+19.1%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
54.3%
24.2%
White54.3%
Black9.8%
Hispanic5.2%
Asian24.2%
Other6.5%
Education (25+)
26.4%
32.7%
31.1%
No HS diploma9.9%
HS diploma26.4%
Some college32.7%
Bachelor's+31.1%
Housing tenure
65.7%
34.3%
Owner65.7%
Renter34.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 55109 in Maplewood, MN has changed in 5 years

Income
$70,222 → $86,776
up 23.6%
Population
34,575 → 33,461
down 3.2%
Renter share
34.9% → 34.3%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
30.5% → 31.1%
+0.6 pts
Median age
35.1 → 38.1
+3.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $86,776 today, compared with $70,222 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 34,575 to 33,461 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.2% change.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 55109 covers Maplewood, MN. The median rent here is $1,529/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($86,776/yr), ZIP 55109 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 55109?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 55109 (Maplewood, MN) is $1,529. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 55109 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 55109's median rent of $1,529/mo is $433 (22%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 55109 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55109 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Minnesota, ranking #83 out of 120 ZIPs at $1,529/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 55109?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,529/mo in ZIP 55109. The local median household income is $86,776/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55109?

Rent in ZIP 55109 has increased 7.2% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 55109 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 55109 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,529/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($86,776/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 55109 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 55109 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.3% of ZIP 55109 households are renters, while 65.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 55109 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 55109 compare to the rest of Maplewood?

ZIP 55109 is pricier than Maplewood as a whole. At $1,529/mo, it's $20 above the Maplewood citywide median of $1,509/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 55109 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 55109 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,529/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 55109's median household income ($86,776/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 55109 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.35–9.85%
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