| ZIP Code | 55121 |
|---|---|
| City | Saint Paul |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Dakota County |
| Area Code | 952 |
| Elevation | 908 ft |
| Latitude | 44.845873 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.159565 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.2 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.25 |
| Below Poverty | 7.0% ▼ 30% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.6% ▲ 31% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 40% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 96 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,333 (20.8%) |
| Some College | 704 (11%) |
| Associates | 1,037 (16.2%) |
| Bachelors | 538 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,712 (42.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,929 ▲ 14% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $299,500 ≈ Avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,630/mo ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,296 |
| Vacant Units | 196 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,296 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 196 |
| Owner Occupied | 42.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 58.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
ZIP code 55121 is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, within Dakota County. With a population of 9,329, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.2 years. Economically, 55121 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $86,929 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 55121 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $299,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,630 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (42.0%) and renters (58.1%). Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 55121 is majority White (54.36%). Residents are well-educated — 50.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.0%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 55121 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 55121 in Saint Paul, MN is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 9,329 residents, a median household income of $86,929, and a median home value of $299,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.