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ZIP 55434

Part of Blaine, MN
Pop. 33,029·Anoka County·35th most expensive ZIP in Minnesota
Median rent (all units)
$1,890/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.3%
Month-over-Month
-2.2%
vs US Median
-$75
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ZIP 55434 · $1,890
More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,500
1 BR
$1,690
2 BR
$2,060
3 BR
$2,730
4 BR+
$3,050
Research median
$2,060/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
$22,680/yr
At $1,890/mo median
Location
CityBlaine
StateMN
CountyAnoka County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 55434 (Blaine, MN) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,029
Median income
$90,336
Median age
36.2
Renters
17.8%
Age distribution
23.3%
24.7%
25.3%
12.3%
14.5%
Under 1823.3%
18–3424.7%
35–5425.3%
55–6412.3%
65+14.5%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
68.9%
White68.9%
Black10.5%
Hispanic5.4%
Asian8.9%
Other6.4%
Education (25+)
31.5%
35.9%
25.5%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma31.5%
Some college35.9%
Bachelor's+25.5%
Housing tenure
82.2%
17.8%
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 55434 in Blaine, MN has changed in 5 years

Income
$79,855 → $90,336
up 13.1%
Population
33,096 → 33,029
down 0.2%
Renter share
16.5% → 17.8%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
25.6% → 25.5%
-0.1 pts
Median age
36.8 → 36.2
-0.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $90,336 today, compared with $79,855 five years earlier.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 55434 covers Blaine, MN. The median rent here is $1,890/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,690/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,060/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($90,336/yr), ZIP 55434 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 55434?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 55434 (Blaine, MN) is $1,890. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 55434 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 55434's median rent of $1,890/mo is $75 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 55434 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55434 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Minnesota, ranking #35 out of 123 ZIPs tracked at $1,890/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 55434?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,890/mo in ZIP 55434. The local median household income is $90,336/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55434?

Rent in ZIP 55434 has increased 10.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 55434 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 55434 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,890/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($90,336/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 55434 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 55434 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.8% of ZIP 55434 households are renters, while 82.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 55434 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 55434 compare to the rest of Blaine?

ZIP 55434 is more affordable than Blaine overall. At $1,890/mo, it's $222 below the Blaine citywide median of $2,112/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 55434 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 55434 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,890/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 55434's median household income ($90,336/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 55434 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.35–9.85%
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