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U.S. ZIP Code · MN55401

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

Typical home value

$307,991[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.7%
5-year / yr
-1.5%
10-year / yr
+1.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+8.4%
vs metro
-19.4%
vs state
+3.4%
ZIP 55401 location in MN
Location of ZIP 55401 in MN

Price history

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

The typical home in 55401 is worth $307,991 — 19.4% below the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,929 a month — a 7.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,929[2]
Gross yield
7.5%[2]
Cap rate
4.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,168[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
11,816[3]
Median household income
$113,522[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-2,269[5]
Moved in
38,182
Moved out
40,451

Schools

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

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
0
  • Twin Cities International Schools

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Twin Cities International Schools

    622 students

  • MN International Middle Chr School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Twin Cities International Schools

    334 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 yield7.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.5%
Annual rent$23,146

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$1,557
Loan principal$246,393
Down payment$61,598
Total interest paid$314,260

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 ratio1.12
Monthly cost to own$2,161
Monthly rent$1,929

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
1st percentile[1]
Rental yield
93rd percentile[2]
Property tax
97th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 55401?
The typical home in 55401 is worth $307,991, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 55401?
Home values in 55401 are down 0.7% over the past year, and down 1.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 55401?
A typical home in 55401 rents for about $1,929 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 55401?
The effective property tax rate in 55401 is 1.4% — roughly $4,168 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 55401?
ZIP code 55401 has a population of 11,816 and a median household income of $113,522.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Bay City, WI

    Typical home
    $307,485
    Gross yield
  • St. Paul, MN

    Typical home
    $306,472
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • Le Sueur, MN

    Typical home
    $304,774
    Gross yield
  • Maplewood, MN

    Typical home
    $303,509
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Columbia Heights, MN

    Typical home
    $303,361
    Gross yield
    5.8%
  • Brooklyn Center, MN

    Typical home
    $302,358
    Gross yield

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