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ZIP 55442

Part of Plymouth, MN
Pop. 12,694·Hennepin County·26th most expensive ZIP in Minnesota
Median rent (all units)
$1,955/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
-$10
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 55442 · $1,955
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,550
1 BR
$1,750
2 BR
$2,130
3 BR
$2,820
4 BR+
$3,150
Research median
$2,130/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
$23,460/yr
At $1,955/mo median
Location
StateMN
CountyHennepin County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.7% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 55442 (Plymouth, MN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 65.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,694
Median income
$123,859
Median age
45
Renters
20.4%
Age distribution
18.5%
19.3%
24.1%
16.7%
21.3%
Under 1818.5%
18–3419.3%
35–5424.1%
55–6416.7%
65+21.3%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
80.5%
White80.5%
Black3.5%
Hispanic3.7%
Asian7%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
25.3%
65.6%
No HS diploma0.9%
HS diploma8.2%
Some college25.3%
Bachelor's+65.6%
Housing tenure
79.6%
20.4%
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 55442 in Plymouth, MN has changed in 5 years

Income
$114,630 → $123,859
up 8.1%
Population
13,349 → 12,694
down 4.9%
Renter share
21.3% → 20.4%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
62.9% → 65.6%
+2.7 pts
Median age
46.4 → 45
-1.4 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $114,630 in 2021 to $123,859 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 55442 in Plymouth, MN losing about 655 residents over the five-year window, down 4.9% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 62.9% to 65.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 55442 covers Plymouth, MN. The median rent here is $1,955/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,750/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,130/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($123,859/yr), ZIP 55442 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 55442?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 55442 (Plymouth, MN) is $1,955. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 55442 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 55442's median rent of $1,955/mo is $10 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 55442 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55442 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Minnesota, ranking #26 out of 123 ZIPs tracked at $1,955/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 55442?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,955/mo in ZIP 55442. The local median household income is $123,859/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55442?

Rent in ZIP 55442 has decreased 0.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 55442 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 55442 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,955/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($123,859/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 55442 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 55442 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.4% of ZIP 55442 households are renters, while 79.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 55442 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 55442 compare to the rest of Plymouth?

ZIP 55442 is pricier than Plymouth as a whole. At $1,955/mo, it's $15 above the Plymouth citywide median of $1,940/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 55442 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 55442 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,955/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 55442's median household income ($123,859/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 55442 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.35–9.85%
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