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U.S. ZIP Code · MN55438

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

Typical home value

$408,962[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.4%
5-year / yr
+2.8%
10-year / yr
+4.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+44.0%
vs metro
+7.1%
vs state
+37.4%
ZIP 55438 location in MN
Location of ZIP 55438 in MN

Price history

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

The typical home in 55438 is worth $408,962 — 7.1% above the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,660 a month — a 4.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,660[2]
Gross yield
4.9%[2]
Cap rate
2.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,509[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
15,701[3]
Median household income
$106,432[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
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • RIDGEVIEW ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

    401 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 yield4.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.9%
Annual rent$19,919

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$2,068
Loan principal$327,170
Down payment$81,792
Total interest paid$417,287

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 ratio1.68
Monthly cost to own$2,784
Monthly rent$1,660

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
23rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
32nd percentile[2]
Property tax
73rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 55438?
The typical home in 55438 is worth $408,962, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 55438?
Home values in 55438 are up 3.4% over the past year, and up 2.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 55438?
A typical home in 55438 rents for about $1,660 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 55438?
The effective property tax rate in 55438 is 1.1% — roughly $4,509 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 55438?
ZIP code 55438 has a population of 15,701 and a median household income of $106,432.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Shakopee, MN

    Typical home
    $408,457
    Gross yield
    5.0%
  • Clear Lake, MN

    Typical home
    $409,676
    Gross yield
  • River Falls, WI

    Typical home
    $408,116
    Gross yield
    5.0%
  • Harris, MN

    Typical home
    $407,875
    Gross yield
  • East Bethel, MN

    Typical home
    $410,909
    Gross yield
  • Roberts, WI

    Typical home
    $411,768
    Gross yield
    6.8%

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