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ZIP 55443

Pop. 33,660·Hennepin County·79th most expensive ZIP in Minnesota
Median rent (all units)
$1,536/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.3%
Month-over-Month
-6.7%
vs US Median
-$429
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 55443 · $1,536
More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,140
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,570
3 BR
$2,080
4 BR+
$2,330
Research median
$1,570/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
$18,432/yr
At $1,536/mo median
Location
StateMN
CountyHennepin County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 7.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.3% YoY, -6.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 55443 (Brooklyn Park, MN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 37% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,660
Median income
$95,082
Median age
36.4
Renters
27.4%
Age distribution
27.4%
20.5%
25.7%
12.1%
14.2%
Under 1827.4%
18–3420.5%
35–5425.7%
55–6412.1%
65+14.2%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
41.2%
29.6%
19.3%
White41.2%
Black29.6%
Hispanic4.8%
Asian19.3%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
21.4%
32.1%
37%
No HS diploma9.5%
HS diploma21.4%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+37%
Housing tenure
72.6%
27.4%
Owner72.6%
Renter27.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 55443 in Brooklyn Park, MN has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,162 → $1,536
up 32.2%
Income
$82,290 → $95,082
up 15.5%
Population
33,120 → 33,660
up 1.6%
Renter share
24.9% → 27.4%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
36.2% → 37%
+0.8 pts
Median age
37.4 → 36.4
-1.0 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 55443 in Brooklyn Park, MN paid around $1,162 a month. That figure now sits near $1,536, up 32.2% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $82,290 to $95,082 across the same window, up 15.5% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 55443 in Brooklyn Park, MN adding about 540 residents over the five-year window, up 1.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 24.9% to 27.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 55443 in Brooklyn Park, MN look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 55443 covers Brooklyn Park, MN. The median rent here is $1,536/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,570/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($95,082/yr), ZIP 55443 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 55443?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 55443 (Brooklyn Park, MN) is $1,536. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 55443 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 55443's median rent of $1,536/mo is $429 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 55443 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55443 falls in the middle range for Minnesota, ranking #79 out of 123 ZIPs at $1,536/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 55443?

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 $1,536/mo in ZIP 55443. The local median household income is $95,082/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55443?

Rent in ZIP 55443 has increased 7.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 55443 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 55443 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,536/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($95,082/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 55443 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 55443 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.4% of ZIP 55443 households are renters, while 72.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 55443 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 55443 compare to the rest of Brooklyn Park?

ZIP 55443 is more affordable than Brooklyn Park overall. At $1,536/mo, it's $113 below the Brooklyn Park citywide median of $1,649/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 55443 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 55443 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,536/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 55443's median household income ($95,082/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 55443 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.35–9.85%
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