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ZIP 55421

Pop. 30,843·Anoka County·83rd most expensive ZIP in Minnesota
Median rent (all units)
$1,520/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
-$445
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ZIP 55421 · $1,520
More affordable than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,110
1 BR
$1,260
2 BR
$1,530
3 BR
$2,020
4 BR+
$2,270
Research median
$1,530/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,240/yr
At $1,520/mo median
Location
StateMN
CountyAnoka County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.9% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 55421 (Columbia Heights, MN) is majority owner-occupied, 33.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,843
Median income
$70,772
Median age
37.4
Renters
39.3%
Age distribution
21.4%
24.8%
25.8%
12.1%
15.8%
Under 1821.4%
18–3424.8%
35–5425.8%
55–6412.1%
65+15.8%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
50%
26.1%
15.2%
White50%
Black26.1%
Hispanic15.2%
Asian4.1%
Other4.7%
Education (25+)
29%
28%
33.5%
No HS diploma9.5%
HS diploma29%
Some college28%
Bachelor's+33.5%
Housing tenure
60.7%
39.3%
Owner60.7%
Renter39.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 55421 in Columbia Heights, MN has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,955 → $70,772
up 4.1%
Population
30,249 → 30,843
up 2.0%
Renter share
39.6% → 39.3%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
31.6% → 33.5%
+1.9 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 55421 in Columbia Heights, MN now reports about $70,772, up from $67,955 in 2021. The population has grown by 2.0% since 2021, moving from about 30,249 residents to roughly 30,843.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 55421 covers Columbia Heights, MN. The median rent here is $1,520/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($70,772/yr), ZIP 55421 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 55421?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 55421 (Columbia Heights, MN) is $1,520. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 55421 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 55421's median rent of $1,520/mo is $445 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 55421 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55421 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Minnesota, ranking #83 out of 123 ZIPs at $1,520/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 55421?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,520/mo in ZIP 55421. The local median household income is $70,772/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55421?

Rent in ZIP 55421 has increased 10.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 55421 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 55421 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,520/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($70,772/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 55421 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 55421 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.3% of ZIP 55421 households are renters, while 60.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 55421 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 55421 compare to the rest of Columbia Heights?

ZIP 55421 is more affordable than Columbia Heights overall. At $1,520/mo, it's $46 below the Columbia Heights citywide median of $1,566/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 55421 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 55421 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,520/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 55421's median household income ($70,772/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 55421 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.35–9.85%
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