City

South Saint Paul, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Dakota County  ·  Minnesota

👥20,651Population
💰$84,573Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$267,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓42.4%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.3%Hispanic: 17.4%Black: 4.5%Asian: 2.1%Other: 4.2%Race
White71.3%
Hispanic17.4%
Black4.5%
Asian2.1%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
29%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads42.4% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma208 (1.5%)
HS Graduate4,061 (30.3%)
Some College1,560 (11.6%)
Associates1,897 (14.1%)
Bachelors1,513 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree4,184 (31.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 31.2%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad30.3%
Some College11.6%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate31.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72%Renter: 28%Tenure
Owner72.0%
Renter28.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
54%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,573 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$267,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,128/mo
Total Housing Units8,460
Vacant Units147

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
59%
About South Saint Paul, MN

South Saint Paul is a city in Minnesota, located in Dakota County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,651 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, South Saint Paul is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,573 is near the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in South Saint Paul is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $267,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,128 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Saint Paul is well-educated. 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (71.29%).

South Saint Paul, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in South Saint Paul
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55075 20,651 $84,573 $267,000 $1,128 5.7% 42.4% 72.0%