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U.S. ZIP Code · MN55388

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

Typical home value

$383,716[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.2%
5-year / yr
+3.2%
10-year / yr
+4.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+35.1%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
+28.9%
ZIP 55388 location in MN
Location of ZIP 55388 in MN

Price history

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

The typical home in 55388 is worth $383,716. Over the past year, values have risen 2.2%. 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
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,764[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
5,893[3]
Median household income
$99,375[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+77[5]
Moved in
3,551
Moved out
3,474

Schools

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

Public schools
5
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
2
  • WATERTOWN-MAYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist

    513 students

  • WATERTOWN MAYER HIGH

    High · Grades 9–12 · Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist

    499 students

  • WATERTOWN-MAYER MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist

    425 students

  • Watertown-Mayer Cmty Learning Cntr

    Prekindergarten · Grades PK · Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist

    28 students

  • WM - Connections

    High · Grades 9–12 · Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist

    0 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$1,940
Loan principal$306,973
Down payment$76,743
Total interest paid$391,527

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,573
Monthly rent

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
40th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
37th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 55388?
The typical home in 55388 is worth $383,716, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 55388?
Home values in 55388 are up 2.2% over the past year, and up 3.2% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 55388?
The effective property tax rate in 55388 is 1.0% — roughly $3,764 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 55388?
ZIP code 55388 has a population of 5,893 and a median household income of $99,375.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Lino Lakes, MN

    Typical home
    $383,853
    Gross yield
    5.4%
  • Minneapolis, MN

    Typical home
    $383,420
    Gross yield
    6.0%
  • White Bear Lake, MN

    Typical home
    $383,348
    Gross yield
    5.4%
  • Hastings, MN

    Typical home
    $384,237
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Brooklyn Park, MN

    Typical home
    $385,324
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Ramsey, MN

    Typical home
    $381,982
    Gross yield
    5.2%

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