ZIP Code · MN

ZIP 55125

Part of Woodbury, MN

Pop. 44,185·Washington County·23rd most expensive ZIP in Minnesota

Median rent (all units)

$1,982/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.7%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

+$50

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 55125 · $1,982

More expensive than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,620

1 BR

$1,830

2 BR

$2,230

3 BR

$2,950

4 BR+

$3,300

Research median

$2,230/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

From the history

What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 55125 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Minnesota

Rent in ZIP 55125 changed +4.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 102 Minnesota ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($119,260) is $2,982 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,950); a 4-bedroom is $3,300.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 55119, 4 miles away, rents for 27% less ($1,438/mo), about $6,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 55125. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,784/yr

At $1,982/mo median

Location

CityWoodbury

StateMN

CountyWashington County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.7% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 55125 (Woodbury, MN) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 56.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

44,185

Median income

$119,260

Median age

39.1

Renters

22.4%

Age distribution

22.7%

20.7%

26.7%

13.4%

16.3%

Under 1822.7%

18–3420.7%

35–5426.7%

55–6413.4%

65+16.3%

Gender

48.2%

51.8%

Male48.2%

Female51.8%

Race & ethnicity

75.6%

White75.6%

Black5.7%

Hispanic6.3%

Asian9.4%

Other2.9%

Education (25+)

13.7%

27.2%

56.4%

No HS diploma2.7%

HS diploma13.7%

Some college27.2%

Bachelor's+56.4%

Housing tenure

77.6%

22.4%

Owner77.6%

Renter22.4%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 55125 in Woodbury, MN has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,702 → $1,982

up 16.5%

Income

$106,573 → $119,260

up 11.9%

Population

45,329 → 44,185

down 2.5%

Renter share

21.5% → 22.4%

+0.9 pts

Bachelor's+

58.2% → 56.4%

-1.8 pts

Since 2022, the typical rent in ZIP 55125 in Woodbury, MN has climbed from $1,702 to $1,982, a 16.5% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $119,260 today, compared with $106,573 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.5% since 2021, moving from about 45,329 residents to roughly 44,185. 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 55125 covers Woodbury, MN. The median rent here is $1,982/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,230/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($119,260/yr), ZIP 55125 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 55125?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,982/mo in ZIP 55125. The local median household income is $119,260/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55125?

Rent in ZIP 55125 has risen 4.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

How does ZIP 55125 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55125 is one of the pricier among Minnesota ZIP codes for rent, ranking #23 of 123 at $1,982/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 55125 changed +4.6%, against a typical +3.4% across the 102 Minnesota ZIP codes Zillow tracks.