ZIP Code · MN

ZIP 55331

Pop. 19,805·Hennepin County·3rd most expensive ZIP in Minnesota
Median rent (all units)
$2,451/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
+$519
Reported rents
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ZIP 55331 · $2,451
More expensive than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/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: October 17, 2026

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Past year vs. the rest of Minnesota

Rent in ZIP 55331 changed +10.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 102 Minnesota ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($159,450) is $3,986 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,270).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 55384, 3 miles away, rents for 25% less ($1,838/mo), about $7,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 55331. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$29,412/yr
At $2,451/mo median
Location
StateMN
CountyHennepin County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.6% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 55331 (Shorewood, MN) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 71.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,805
Median income
$159,450
Median age
48.2
Renters
13.9%
Age distribution
23.3%
26.9%
21.9%
17.6%
Under 1823.3%
18–3410.3%
35–5426.9%
55–6421.9%
65+17.6%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
90.9%
White90.9%
Black0.7%
Hispanic3.5%
Asian2.2%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
17.8%
71.6%
No HS diploma0.8%
HS diploma9.7%
Some college17.8%
Bachelor's+71.6%
Housing tenure
86.1%
13.9%
Owner86.1%
Renter13.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 55331 in Shorewood, MN has changed in 5 years

Income
$144,697 → $159,450
up 10.2%
Population
19,317 → 19,805
up 2.5%
Renter share
13.3% → 13.9%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
69.9% → 71.6%
+1.7 pts

Census figures show median household income at $159,450 today, compared with $144,697 five years earlier. The population has grown by 2.5% since 2021, moving from about 19,317 residents to roughly 19,805.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 55331 covers Shorewood, MN. The median rent here is $2,451/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($159,450/yr), ZIP 55331 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.6% over the past year.

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Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 55331?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $98,000/year (about $47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,451/mo in ZIP 55331. The local median household income is $159,450/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55331?

Rent in ZIP 55331 has risen 10.6% over the past year.

How does ZIP 55331 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55331 is one of the pricier among Minnesota ZIP codes for rent, ranking #3 of 123 at $2,451/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 55331 changed +10.6%, against a typical +3.4% across the 102 Minnesota ZIP codes Zillow tracks.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,451/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 55331's median household income ($159,450/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 55331 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.35–9.85%
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