| ZIP Code | 55120 |
|---|---|
| City | Saint Paul |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Dakota County |
| Area Code | 952 |
| Elevation | 884 ft |
| Latitude | 44.875979 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.150649 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs ↓ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.38 |
| Below Poverty | 2.9% ▼ 71% below avg |
| College Grads | 67.2% ▲ 73% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.7% ▼ 87% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 15 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 311 (9.4%) |
| Some College | 401 (12.1%) |
| Associates | 359 (10.8%) |
| Bachelors | 341 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,884 (56.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $111,900 ▲ 47% above avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $484,700 ▲ 74% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,543/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,119 |
| Vacant Units | 15 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,119 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 15 |
| Owner Occupied | 61.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
ZIP code 55120 is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, within Dakota County. With a population of 5,080, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.8 years. Economically, 55120 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $111,900 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 55120 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $484,700 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,543 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 61.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 55120 is majority White (69.59%). Residents are highly educated — 67.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.9%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 55120 stands at 0.7%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 26% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 55120 in Saint Paul, MN is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,080 residents, a median household income of $111,900, and a median home value of $484,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.