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ZIP 55313

Part of Buffalo, MN
Pop. 24,913·Wright County·83rd most expensive ZIP in Minnesota
Median rent (all units)
$1,509/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+10.1%
vs US Median
-$456
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ZIP 55313 · $1,509
More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,520
3 BR
$2,020
4 BR+
$2,270
Research median
$1,520/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$18,108/yr
At $1,509/mo median
Location
StateMN
CountyWright County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +10.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 55313 (Buffalo, MN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,913
Median income
$92,455
Median age
40
Renters
20.5%
Age distribution
25.1%
17.6%
27%
13.3%
17.1%
Under 1825.1%
18–3417.6%
35–5427%
55–6413.3%
65+17.1%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
91.6%
White91.6%
Hispanic3.5%
Asian1.3%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
28%
35.3%
31.3%
No HS diploma5.5%
HS diploma28%
Some college35.3%
Bachelor's+31.3%
Housing tenure
79.5%
20.5%
Owner79.5%
Renter20.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 55313 in Buffalo, MN has changed in 5 years

Income
$82,389 → $92,455
up 12.2%
Population
25,118 → 24,913
down 0.8%
Renter share
19.5% → 20.5%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
28.4% → 31.3%
+2.9 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 55313 in Buffalo, MN now reports about $92,455, up from $82,389 in 2021. College-educated residents now make up 31.3% of adults here, versus 28.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 55313 covers Buffalo, MN. The median rent here is $1,509/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($92,455/yr), ZIP 55313 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 55313?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 55313 (Buffalo, MN) is $1,509. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 55313 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 55313's median rent of $1,509/mo is $456 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 55313 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55313 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Minnesota, ranking #83 out of 122 ZIPs at $1,509/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 55313?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,509/mo in ZIP 55313. The local median household income is $92,455/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55313?

Rent in ZIP 55313 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 55313 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 55313 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,509/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($92,455/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 55313 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 55313 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.5% of ZIP 55313 households are renters, while 79.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 55313 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 55313 compare to the rest of Buffalo?

ZIP 55313 sits right at the Buffalo citywide median of $1,509/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 55313 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 55313 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,509/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 55313's median household income ($92,455/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 55313 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.35–9.85%
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