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U.S. ZIP Code · MN55118

Dakota County · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Typical home value

$369,405[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.4%
5-year / yr
+2.9%
10-year / yr
+4.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+30.0%
vs metro
-3.3%
vs state
+24.1%
ZIP 55118 location in MN
Location of ZIP 55118 in MN

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 55118 is worth $369,405 — 3.3% below the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,486 a month — a 4.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,486[2]
Gross yield
4.8%[2]
Cap rate
2.9%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,452[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Dakota County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
29,564[3]
Median household income
$87,340[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Dakota County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+672[5]
Moved in
14,493
Moved out
13,821

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
14
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
7
  • Two Rivers High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan

    1,648 students

  • HERITAGE E-STEM MAGNET SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan

    760 students

  • SOMERSET ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan

    402 students

  • GARLOUGH ENVIRONMENTAL MAGNET

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan

    394 students

  • MORELAND ART/HEALTH SCIENCE MAGNET

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan

    385 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.9%
Annual rent$17,832

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,868
Loan principal$295,524
Down payment$73,881
Total interest paid$376,924

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.66
Monthly cost to own$2,462
Monthly rent$1,486

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
28th percentile[1]
Rental yield
29th percentile[2]
Property tax
27th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 55118?
The typical home in 55118 is worth $369,405, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 55118?
Home values in 55118 are up 3.4% over the past year, and up 2.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 55118?
A typical home in 55118 rents for about $1,486 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 55118?
The effective property tax rate in 55118 is 0.9% — roughly $3,452 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 55118?
ZIP code 55118 has a population of 29,564 and a median household income of $87,340.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Princeton, MN

    Typical home
    $370,301
    Gross yield
  • Golden Valley, MN

    Typical home
    $371,374
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • MN

    Typical home
    $367,232
    Gross yield
  • Big Lake, MN

    Typical home
    $373,322
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • Shafer, MN

    Typical home
    $364,795
    Gross yield
  • Becker, MN

    Typical home
    $375,015
    Gross yield

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