ZIP Code · MN

ZIP 55449

Part of Blaine, MN

Pop. 34,443·Anoka County·10th most expensive ZIP in Minnesota

Median rent (all units)

$2,170/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.4%

Month-over-Month

+1.3%

vs US Median

+$238

Reported rents

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ZIP 55449 · $2,170

More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,560

1 BR

$1,760

2 BR

$2,140

3 BR

$2,830

4 BR+

$3,170

Research median

$2,140/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 55449 changed +5.4% 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 8 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($131,832) is $3,296 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($3,170).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 55448, 6 miles away, rents for 20% less ($1,734/mo), about $5,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 55449. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$26,040/yr

At $2,170/mo median

Location

CityBlaine

StateMN

CountyAnoka County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.4% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 55449 (Blaine, MN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 47.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

34,443

Median income

$131,832

Median age

Renters

12.1%

Age distribution

28.5%

14.9%

31.9%

12.2%

12.6%

Under 1828.5%

18–3414.9%

35–5431.9%

55–6412.2%

65+12.6%

Gender

48.5%

51.5%

Male48.5%

Female51.5%

Race & ethnicity

71.8%

White71.8%

Black10.8%

Hispanic2.6%

Asian9.8%

Other5%

Education (25+)

17.3%

31%

47.6%

No HS diploma4.1%

HS diploma17.3%

Some college31%

Bachelor's+47.6%

Housing tenure

87.9%

12.1%

Owner87.9%

Renter12.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 55449 in Blaine, MN has changed in 5 years

Income

$109,228 → $131,832

up 20.7%

Population

30,859 → 34,443

up 11.6%

Renter share

11.2% → 12.1%

+0.9 pts

Bachelor's+

46.1% → 47.6%

+1.5 pts

Median age

37.3 → 38

+0.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $109,228 in 2021 to $131,832 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 30,859 to 34,443 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.6% change.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 55449 covers Blaine, MN. The median rent here is $2,170/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,140/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($131,832/yr), ZIP 55449 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 55449?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (about $42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,170/mo in ZIP 55449. The local median household income is $131,832/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55449?

Rent in ZIP 55449 has risen 5.4% over the past year.

How does ZIP 55449 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55449 is one of the pricier among Minnesota ZIP codes for rent, ranking #10 of 123 at $2,170/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 55449 changed +5.4%, against a typical +3.4% across the 102 Minnesota ZIP codes Zillow tracks.