Best Minneapolis Neighborhoods: ZIP Scores Compared (2026 Guide)
By Sharon Ben-Moshe · August 28, 2026
This data-led guide compares the four highest-scoring covered Minneapolis ZIP codes in NeighborScore’s current model. See safety/crime and school components beside May 2026 home-value context, source notes, and cautions for local research.
NeighborScore’s current ZIP-level comparison places the leading covered Minneapolis ZIP at 49/100. The composite weighs safety/crime at 53% and schools at 47%; the May 2026 home-value figure is separate context and does not change the ranking.
- ZIP 55410 leads the four covered Minneapolis ZIPs in this guide at 49/100.
- The leading ZIP’s component scores are 25/100 for safety/crime and 76/100 for schools.
- The four May 2026 stored home-value figures span $314,970 to $610,370; price is not part of the composite.
- This is a transparent comparison of covered ZIPs, not a claim about every Minneapolis neighborhood.
Which Minneapolis ZIP codes score highest?
The four ZIP codes below are the highest-scoring covered entries in this current Minneapolis comparison. Reading the component scores beside the composite is more informative than treating one citywide label as a complete answer.
- ZIP 55410 — overall 49; safety/crime 25; schools 76; May 2026 stored home-value figure $610,370.
- ZIP 55419 — overall 48; safety/crime 25; schools 73; May 2026 stored home-value figure $507,520.
- ZIP 55417 — overall 45; safety/crime 25; schools 67; May 2026 stored home-value figure $387,300.
- ZIP 55415 — overall 41; safety/crime 25; schools 58; May 2026 stored home-value figure $314,970.
A tie in one component can still produce a different composite when the other scored pillar differs. The component split belongs beside the headline number because it shows how the ZIP results compare.
How Minneapolis ZIP scores are calculated
NeighborScore is a comparative research model, not a forecast. Its composite uses a 53% safety/crime weight and a 47% school weight. Read the full data sources and scoring methodology before using a ZIP result in a real-world decision.
The safety/crime pillar draws from FBI Crime Data Explorer reporting and, where available, higher-resolution public incident data. The school pillar draws on public NCES and EDFacts data. Coverage, geography, and refresh dates can differ by ZIP, so the results are comparative rather than absolute.
Method note: this guide orders the current stored Minneapolis results by overall score, then keeps the two underlying pillars visible. A ZIP score summarizes documented inputs but cannot describe every block, home, or person’s experience.
How to use the Minneapolis ZIP comparison
Start with the component that matters most, then open each ZIP profile for data notes. A school-focused reader should inspect the school pillar; a safety-focused reader should inspect the safety/crime tier and source vintage rather than relying only on the composite.
For a related view, see NeighborScore’s Twin Cities school-score guide. Then return to the ZIP profiles above to compare like-for-like inputs.
A ZIP score cannot confirm school assignment, guarantee personal safety, value a specific home, or replace current local research. Verify enrollment rules, housing condition, commute, accessibility, and primary-source updates before deciding where to live.
Bottom line: use Minneapolis ZIP scores as a research starting point
ZIP 55410 leads this current four-ZIP Minneapolis comparison at 49/100. Use the result to narrow research, then verify the latest official and local information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the NeighborScore composite measure in Minneapolis?
The NeighborScore composite compares covered Minneapolis ZIP codes using a documented model that weights safety/crime at 53% and schools at 47%. It is a comparative research signal, not a prediction, appraisal, school assignment, or personal safety recommendation.
Which Minneapolis ZIP leads this four-ZIP comparison?
ZIP 55410 leads the four ZIP codes in this guide with an overall NeighborScore of 49/100. The guide is limited to the covered ZIPs shown and does not rank every neighborhood or ZIP in Minneapolis.
Do home values change a Minneapolis NeighborScore?
No. NeighborScore displays the May 2026 ZIP-level home-value figure as housing context, while the composite itself uses only safety/crime and school pillars. A higher or lower home-value figure therefore does not change a ZIP’s composite score.
How should a person use a Minneapolis ZIP score?
Use a Minneapolis ZIP score as one transparent starting point. Review component scores, data-vintage notes, current listings, official school enrollment information, and local conditions before making a relocation, housing, or enrollment decision.