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ZIP 55430

Pop. 22,749·Hennepin County·91st most expensive ZIP in Minnesota
Median rent (all units)
$1,468/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-15.0%
vs US Median
-$497
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 55430 · $1,468
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,360
2 BR
$1,650
3 BR
$2,180
4 BR+
$2,440
Research median
$1,650/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
$17,616/yr
At $1,468/mo median
Location
StateMN
CountyHennepin County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -15.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 55430 (Brooklyn Center, MN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,749
Median income
$75,716
Median age
34.4
Renters
30.5%
Age distribution
27.9%
23%
26.8%
Under 1827.9%
18–3423%
35–5426.8%
55–6411.5%
65+10.9%
Gender
52.4%
47.6%
Male52.4%
Female47.6%
Race & ethnicity
32.2%
30.4%
17.5%
13.3%
White32.2%
Black30.4%
Hispanic17.5%
Asian13.3%
Other6.6%
Education (25+)
26.8%
32.1%
29.6%
No HS diploma11.4%
HS diploma26.8%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+29.6%
Housing tenure
69.5%
30.5%
Owner69.5%
Renter30.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 55430 in Brooklyn Center, MN has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,038 → $75,716
up 14.7%
Population
23,191 → 22,749
down 1.9%
Renter share
37% → 30.5%
-6.5 pts
Bachelor's+
22.4% → 29.6%
+7.2 pts
Median age
32.7 → 34.4
+1.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $66,038 in 2021 to $75,716 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 23,191 to 22,749 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.9% change. About 30.5% of households rent today, against 37% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 22.4% to 29.6%.

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About renting in ZIP 55430

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 55430 covers Brooklyn Center, MN. The median rent here is $1,468/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($75,716/yr), ZIP 55430 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 55430?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 55430 (Brooklyn Center, MN) is $1,468. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 55430 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 55430's median rent of $1,468/mo is $497 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 55430 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55430 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Minnesota, ranking #91 out of 123 ZIPs at $1,468/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 55430?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,468/mo in ZIP 55430. The local median household income is $75,716/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55430?

Rent in ZIP 55430 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 55430 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 55430 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,468/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($75,716/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 55430 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 55430 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.5% of ZIP 55430 households are renters, while 69.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 55430 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 55430 compare to the rest of Brooklyn Center?

ZIP 55430 is pricier than Brooklyn Center as a whole. At $1,468/mo, it's $60 above the Brooklyn Center citywide median of $1,408/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 55430 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 55430 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,468/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 55430's median household income ($75,716/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 55430 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.35–9.85%
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