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ZIP 55127

Pop. 18,090·Ramsey County·46th most expensive ZIP in Minnesota
Median rent (all units)
$1,793/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.8%
Month-over-Month
+4.5%
vs US Median
-$172
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ZIP 55127 · $1,793
More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,410
1 BR
$1,590
2 BR
$1,940
3 BR
$2,570
4 BR+
$2,870
Research median
$1,940/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,516/yr
At $1,793/mo median
Location
StateMN
CountyRamsey County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.8% YoY, +4.5% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 55127 covers Vadnais Heights, MN. The median rent here is $1,793/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,940/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($117,917/yr), ZIP 55127 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 55127?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 55127 (Vadnais Heights, MN) is $1,793. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 55127 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 55127's median rent of $1,793/mo is $172 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 55127 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55127 falls in the middle range for Minnesota, ranking #46 out of 123 ZIPs at $1,793/mo.

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 $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,793/mo in ZIP 55127. The local median household income is $117,917/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55127?

Rent in ZIP 55127 has increased 2.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 55127 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 55127 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,793/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($117,917/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 55127 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 55127 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.7% of ZIP 55127 households are renters, while 82.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 55127 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 55127 compare to the rest of Vadnais Heights?

ZIP 55127 is more affordable than Vadnais Heights overall. At $1,793/mo, it's $253 below the Vadnais Heights citywide median of $2,046/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 55127 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 55127 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,793/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 55127's median household income ($117,917/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 55127 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.35–9.85%
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