Saint Paul Park, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55071
Washington County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,569
- 419/sq mi High-density area
- $100,798
- Median income Above-median income area
- $267,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint Paul Park pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 419
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55071 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 55071 (Saint Paul Park, MN) fell -6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 224.2 in 2023 to 210.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55071 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Paul Park, Washington County, Minnesota, home to 5,569 residents across 13.3 square miles, a density of 419 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55071 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,798 (23% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,203. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.0% and unemployment is 2.0%. Median home value is $267,500 (5% above the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $2,171; 76.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 55071 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 55071
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Paul Park, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55071.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 7
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 7
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55071, Saint Paul Park, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,569
Population
13.3
Area (sq mi)
419
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55071?
42.3
Median Age
55.8%
Male
44.2%
Female
8.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$100,798
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$44,203
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 55071 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Saint Paul Park, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$100,798 Top 17% higher than 83% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,549housing units
2,549
Total Housing Units
2,473
Occupied Units
76
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$267,500
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$2,171
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-6.0%
YoY Change (2024)
211
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+111%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55071 have decreased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 166 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 187 |
| 2022 | +10.6% | 207 |
| 2023 | +8.5% | 224 |
| 2024 | -6.0% | 211 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 79 business establishments in ZIP 55071, employing approximately 1,327 people with a combined annual payroll of $103,869,000.
79
Businesses
1,327
Employees
$103.9M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 21 | 26.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 12.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 7.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 3.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 55071 vs 55076 →
ZIP 55071 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55125
Saint Paul (55125)
43,281 residents
- 55119
Saint Paul (55119)
38,966 residents
- 55016
Cottage Grove (55016)
34,204 residents
- 55068
Rosemount (55068)
27,490 residents
- 55123
Saint Paul (55123)
26,030 residents
- 55076
Inver Grove Heights (55076)
21,323 residents
- 55075
South Saint Paul (55075)
20,152 residents
- 55129
Saint Paul (55129)
18,697 residents
- 55077 12,572
Inver Grove Heights (55077)
12,572 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55071 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55071 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55129
Saint Paul (55129)
$143,795 median income
- 55123
Saint Paul (55123)
$139,215 median income
- 55068
Rosemount (55068)
$127,798 median income
- 55016
Cottage Grove (55016)
$120,715 median income
- 55125
Saint Paul (55125)
$119,260 median income
- 55077
Inver Grove Heights (55077)
$111,967 median income
- 55071
Saint Paul Park (55071)
$100,798 median income
- 55076
Inver Grove Heights (55076)
$93,847 median income
- 55075
South Saint Paul (55075)
$88,386 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55071 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55076 | Inver Grove Heights, MN | 21,323 | 2.1 mi |
| 55055 | Newport, MN | 3,418 | 3.6 mi |
| 55016 | Cottage Grove, MN | 34,204 | 3.0 mi |
| 55077 | Inver Grove Heights, MN | 12,572 | 3.8 mi |
| 55075 | South Saint Paul, MN | 20,152 | 5.1 mi |
| 55119 | Saint Paul, MN | 38,966 | 8.1 mi |
| 55125 | Saint Paul, MN | 43,281 | 7.3 mi |
| 55068 | Rosemount, MN | 27,490 | 6.8 mi |
| 55123 | Saint Paul, MN | 26,030 | 7.0 mi |
| 55129 | Saint Paul, MN | 18,697 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55071, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,569 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 55071 in?
ZIP code 55071 (Saint Paul Park) is located in Washington County, Minnesota. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55071?
ZIP code 55071 in Saint Paul Park, MN has a population of 5,569 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55071?
The median household income in ZIP 55071 is $100,798, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55071?
The median home value in ZIP 55071 is $267,500, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55071?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55071 is White at 72.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55071?
ZIP code 55071 has 79 business establishments employing approximately 1,327 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55071?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55071 are: Construction (21), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (10), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55071?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55071 decreased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55071?
In ZIP code 55071, 49.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55071?
In ZIP code 55071, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55071?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55071 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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