ZIP Code · MN

ZIP 55434

Part of Blaine, MN

Pop. 33,029·Anoka County·24th most expensive ZIP in Minnesota

Median rent (all units)

$1,967/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

+$35

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ZIP 55434 · $1,967

More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Minnesota

Rent in ZIP 55434 changed +3.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 102 Minnesota ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($90,336) is $2,258 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,060); a 3-bedroom is $2,730.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 55433, 3 miles away, rents for 16% less ($1,656/mo), about $3,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 55434. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,604/yr

At $1,967/mo median

Location

CityBlaine

StateMN

CountyAnoka County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.7% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.

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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 55434 covers Blaine, MN. The median rent here is $1,967/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,690/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,060/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($90,336/yr), ZIP 55434 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $79,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,967/mo in ZIP 55434. The local median household income is $90,336/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55434?

Rent in ZIP 55434 has risen 3.7% over the past year.

How does ZIP 55434 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55434 is one of the pricier among Minnesota ZIP codes for rent, ranking #24 of 123 at $1,967/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 55434 changed +3.7%, against a typical +3.4% across the 102 Minnesota ZIP codes Zillow tracks.