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U.S. ZIP Code · MN55306

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

Typical home value

$419,063[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.7%
5-year / yr
+3.1%
10-year / yr
+4.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+47.5%
vs metro
+9.7%
vs state
+40.7%
ZIP 55306 location in MN
Location of ZIP 55306 in MN

Price history

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

The typical home in 55306 is worth $419,063 — 9.7% above the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,447 a month — a 4.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,447[2]
Gross yield
4.1%[2]
Cap rate
2.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,246[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
16,830[3]
Median household income
$100,515[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
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · STEP Academy

    240 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 yield4.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.5%
Annual rent$17,369

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$2,119
Loan principal$335,250
Down payment$83,813
Total interest paid$427,593

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 ratio1.95
Monthly cost to own$2,821
Monthly rent$1,447

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
32nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
11th percentile[2]
Property tax
44th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 55306?
The typical home in 55306 is worth $419,063, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 55306?
Home values in 55306 are up 0.7% over the past year, and up 3.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 55306?
A typical home in 55306 rents for about $1,447 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 55306?
The effective property tax rate in 55306 is 1.0% — roughly $4,246 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 55306?
ZIP code 55306 has a population of 16,830 and a median household income of $100,515.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Elysian, MN

    Typical home
    $418,513
    Gross yield
  • Stacy, MN

    Typical home
    $418,377
    Gross yield
  • Shoreview, MN

    Typical home
    $416,952
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Somerset, WI

    Typical home
    $416,439
    Gross yield
    3.5%
  • Elk River, MN

    Typical home
    $415,890
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Woodbury, MN

    Typical home
    $415,059
    Gross yield
    5.7%

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