ZIP Code · MN

ZIP 55127

Part of Vadnais Heights, MN

Pop. 18,090·Ramsey County·32nd most expensive ZIP in Minnesota

Median rent (all units)

$1,883/mo

Year-over-Year

+9.2%

Month-over-Month

+1.9%

vs US Median

-$49

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ZIP 55127 · $1,883

More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,410

1 BR

$1,590

2 BR

$1,940

3 BR

$2,570

4 BR+

$2,870

Research median

$1,940/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

Past year vs. the rest of Minnesota

Rent in ZIP 55127 changed +9.2% 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 4 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($117,917) is $2,948 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,870).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 55112, 5 miles away, rents for 24% less ($1,430/mo), about $5,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 55127. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$22,596/yr

At $1,883/mo median

Location

CityVadnais Heights

StateMN

CountyRamsey County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 9.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+9.2% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 55127 (Vadnais Heights, MN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 56.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

18,090

Median income

$117,917

Median age

41.9

Renters

17.7%

Age distribution

23.3%

16.1%

26%

12.4%

22.2%

Under 1823.3%

18–3416.1%

35–5426%

55–6412.4%

65+22.2%

Gender

48.5%

51.5%

Male48.5%

Female51.5%

Race & ethnicity

80.2%

White80.2%

Black1.3%

Hispanic6%

Asian7.4%

Other5.1%

Education (25+)

14.4%

25.9%

56.4%

No HS diploma3.3%

HS diploma14.4%

Some college25.9%

Bachelor's+56.4%

Housing tenure

82.3%

17.7%

Owner82.3%

Renter17.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 55127 in Vadnais Heights, MN has changed in 5 years

Income

$108,664 → $117,917

up 8.5%

Population

18,406 → 18,090

down 1.7%

Renter share

18.1% → 17.7%

-0.4 pts

Bachelor's+

52.2% → 56.4%

+4.2 pts

Median age

46.1 → 41.9

-4.2 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $108,664 to $117,917 across the same window, up 8.5% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 55127 in Vadnais Heights, MN losing about 316 residents over the five-year window, down 1.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 52.2% to 56.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 55127 covers Vadnais Heights, MN. The median rent here is $1,883/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,940/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($117,917/yr), ZIP 55127 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 55127?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (about $36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,883/mo in ZIP 55127. The local median household income is $117,917/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55127?

Rent in ZIP 55127 has risen 9.2% over the past year.

How does ZIP 55127 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55127 is one of the pricier among Minnesota ZIP codes for rent, ranking #32 of 123 at $1,883/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 55127 changed +9.2%, against a typical +3.4% across the 102 Minnesota ZIP codes Zillow tracks.