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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
$100,798
Median income
$267,500
Median home value
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 55071 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 13.3 square miles in Saint Paul Park, Washington County, Minnesota. The area is home to 5,569 residents, producing a population density of 419 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 55071 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55071 sits at $100,798 (23% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $44,203. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $267,500 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $2,171 per month, and 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55071 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 55071 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 55071

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55071.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 55071?

42.3

Median Age

55.8%

Male

44.2%

Female

8.1%

Foreign-Born

White 72.2%
African American 7.8%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%

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

$44,203

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 55071 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$100,798 Top 19% higher than 81% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,549

Total Housing Units

2,473

Occupied Units

76

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$267,500

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$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

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ZIP 55071 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55071 ranks #0 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 55071 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

55125 standard
Saint Paul, MN
Pop: 43,281
55110 standard
Saint Paul, MN
Pop: 37,759
55082 standard
Stillwater, MN
Pop: 35,024
55016 standard
Cottage Grove, MN
Pop: 34,204
55128 standard
Saint Paul, MN
Pop: 28,113
55025 standard
Forest Lake, MN
Pop: 23,244

Related Areas

Washington County Saint Paul Park, MN Minnesota

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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Official Data Resources for Saint Paul Park, MN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.