ZIP Code · MN

ZIP 55443

Part of Brooklyn Park, MN

Pop. 33,660·Hennepin County·47th most expensive ZIP in Minnesota

Median rent (all units)

$1,771/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.0%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$161

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 55443 · $1,771

More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

November. Asking rents in ZIP 55443 usually run 1% below trend in November and 1.3% above it in March, about $41 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 55443 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Minnesota

Rent in ZIP 55443 changed +5.0% 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 4 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($95,082) is $2,377 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,330).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 55430, 4 miles away, rents for 18% less ($1,455/mo), about $3,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 55443. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,252/yr

At $1,771/mo median

Location

CityBrooklyn Park

StateMN

CountyHennepin County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (5.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.0% YoY, +0.3% 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

$1,364 → $1,771

up 29.8%

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 $1,364 a month. That figure now sits near $1,771, up 29.8% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 55443 covers Brooklyn Park, MN. The median rent here is $1,771/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,570/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($95,082/yr), ZIP 55443 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $71,000/year (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,771/mo in ZIP 55443. The local median household income is $95,082/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55443?

Rent in ZIP 55443 has risen 5.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 55443?

Asking rents in ZIP 55443 are usually lowest in November, about 1% below their yearly trend, and highest in March, about 1.3% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $41 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 55443 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55443 is in the middle among Minnesota ZIP codes for rent, ranking #47 of 123 at $1,771/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 55443 changed +5.0%, against a typical +3.4% across the 102 Minnesota ZIP codes Zillow tracks.