ZIP Code · MN

ZIP 55112

Part of New Brighton, MN

Pop. 45,346·Ramsey County·97th most expensive ZIP in Minnesota

Median rent (all units)

$1,430/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.8%

Month-over-Month

-0.4%

vs US Median

-$502

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 55112 · $1,430

More affordable than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 55112 is 1.2% below its high of $1,448 in January 2026, at $1,430 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Minnesota

Rent in ZIP 55112 changed +0.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 102 Minnesota ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($93,838) is $2,346 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,330).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 55130, 9 miles away, rents for 14% less ($1,225/mo), about $2,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 55112. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,160/yr

At $1,430/mo median

Location

CityNew Brighton

StateMN

CountyRamsey County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.8% YoY, -0.4% 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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,252 → $1,430

up 14.2%

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

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 55112 in New Brighton, MN paid around $1,252 a month. That figure now sits near $1,430, up 14.2% from the 2022 baseline. 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. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 55112 covers New Brighton, MN. The median rent here is $1,430/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,570/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($93,838/yr), ZIP 55112 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $57,000/year (about $27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,430/mo in ZIP 55112. The local median household income is $93,838/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55112?

Rent in ZIP 55112 has risen 0.8% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 1.2% below its high of $1,448 in January 2026.

How does ZIP 55112 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55112 is one of the more affordable among Minnesota ZIP codes for rent, ranking #97 of 123 at $1,430/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 55112 changed +0.8%, against a typical +3.4% across the 102 Minnesota ZIP codes Zillow tracks.