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ZIP 55449

Part of Blaine, MN
Pop. 34,443·Anoka County·4th most expensive ZIP in Minnesota
Median rent (all units)
$2,461/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
+$496
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ZIP 55449 · $2,461
More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,532/yr
At $2,461/mo median
Location
CityBlaine
StateMN
CountyAnoka County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.6% YoY, +1.2% 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
38
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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 55449 covers Blaine, MN. The median rent here is $2,461/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,140/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($131,832/yr), ZIP 55449 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 55449?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 55449 (Blaine, MN) is $2,461. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 55449 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 55449's median rent of $2,461/mo is $496 (25%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 55449 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55449 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Minnesota, ranking #4 out of 123 ZIPs tracked at $2,461/mo.

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 $98,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,461/mo in ZIP 55449. The local median household income is $131,832/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55449?

Rent in ZIP 55449 has increased 4.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 55449 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 55449 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,461/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($131,832/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 55449 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 55449 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.1% of ZIP 55449 households are renters, while 87.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 55449 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 55449 compare to the rest of Blaine?

ZIP 55449 is pricier than Blaine as a whole. At $2,461/mo, it's $349 above the Blaine citywide median of $2,112/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 55449 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 55449 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,461/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 55449's median household income ($131,832/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 55449 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.35–9.85%
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