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ZIP 55112

Pop. 45,346·Ramsey County·95th most expensive ZIP in Minnesota
Median rent (all units)
$1,456/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
-$509
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 55112 · $1,456
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,140
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,570
3 BR
$2,080
4 BR+
$2,330
Research median
$1,570/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
$17,472/yr
At $1,456/mo median
Location
StateMN
CountyRamsey County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.3% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 55112 (New Brighton, MN) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 47.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,346
Median income
$93,838
Median age
37.6
Renters
32.9%
Age distribution
23.2%
22.5%
25.3%
18.5%
Under 1823.2%
18–3422.5%
35–5425.3%
55–6410.5%
65+18.5%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
70.7%
White70.7%
Black9.4%
Hispanic8.1%
Asian7.6%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
18.3%
29.6%
47.4%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma18.3%
Some college29.6%
Bachelor's+47.4%
Housing tenure
67.1%
32.9%
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 55112 in New Brighton, MN has changed in 5 years

Income
$82,197 → $93,838
up 14.2%
Population
46,403 → 45,346
down 2.3%
Renter share
32.6% → 32.9%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
46.3% → 47.4%
+1.1 pts
Median age
36.4 → 37.6
+1.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $93,838 today, compared with $82,197 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 55112 in New Brighton, MN losing about 1,057 residents over the five-year window, down 2.3% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 55112 covers New Brighton, MN. The median rent here is $1,456/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,570/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($93,838/yr), ZIP 55112 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 55112?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 55112 (New Brighton, MN) is $1,456. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 55112 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 55112's median rent of $1,456/mo is $509 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 55112 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55112 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Minnesota, ranking #95 out of 123 ZIPs at $1,456/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 55112?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,456/mo in ZIP 55112. The local median household income is $93,838/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55112?

Rent in ZIP 55112 has increased 7.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 55112 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 55112 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,456/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($93,838/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 55112 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 55112 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.9% of ZIP 55112 households are renters, while 67.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 55112 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 55112 compare to the rest of New Brighton?

ZIP 55112 is pricier than New Brighton as a whole. At $1,456/mo, it's $40 above the New Brighton citywide median of $1,416/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 55112 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 55112 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,456/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 55112's median household income ($93,838/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 55112 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.35–9.85%
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