Saint Paul, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55101
Ramsey County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,592
- 2,647/sq mi High-density area
- $64,863
- Median income Near-median income area
- $260,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 51.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint Paul pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,647
- people per sq mi
- 21%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55101 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 55101 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, home to 5,592 residents across 2.1 square miles, a density of 2,647 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55101 reports a modest median household income of $64,863 (21% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,464. The poverty rate is 18.7%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $260,400 (2% above the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $1,511; 21.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ramsey County, so 55101 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 55101
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Paul, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55101.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
138 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
73 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
67 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
63 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
62 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 55101, Saint Paul, 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
5,592
Population
2.1
Area (sq mi)
2,647
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55101?
37.7
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
12.2%
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?
$64,863
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$59,464
Per Capita Income
18.7%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
18.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55101 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Saint Paul, 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)
$64,863 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
5,836housing units
5,836
Total Housing Units
5,295
Occupied Units
541
Vacant Units
1.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$260,400
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,511
Median Rent
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 613 business establishments in ZIP 55101, employing approximately 22,231 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,862,713,000.
613
Businesses
22,231
Employees
$1.9B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 138 | 22.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 73 | 11.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 67 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 63 | 10.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 62 | 10.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 54 | 8.8% |
| Retail trade | 36 | 5.9% |
| Information | 23 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 2.3% |
| Construction | 11 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 0.7% |
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 55101 vs 55155 →
ZIP 55101 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55106
Saint Paul (55106)
52,730 residents
- 55104
Saint Paul (55104)
43,248 residents
- 55117
Saint Paul (55117)
41,649 residents
- 55119
Saint Paul (55119)
38,966 residents
- 55118
Saint Paul (55118)
27,548 residents
- 55102 18,207
Saint Paul (55102)
18,207 residents
- 55130 17,575
Saint Paul (55130)
17,575 residents
- 55107 14,776
Saint Paul (55107)
14,776 residents
- 55103 12,991
Saint Paul (55103)
12,991 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55101 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55101 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55118
Saint Paul (55118)
$87,340 median income
- 55119
Saint Paul (55119)
$81,865 median income
- 55102
Saint Paul (55102)
$76,406 median income
- 55104
Saint Paul (55104)
$75,712 median income
- 55107
Saint Paul (55107)
$74,531 median income
- 55117
Saint Paul (55117)
$70,771 median income
- 55106
Saint Paul (55106)
$70,187 median income
- 55101
Saint Paul (55101)
$64,863 median income
- 55130
Saint Paul (55130)
$54,130 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55101 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55155 | Saint Paul, MN | 0 | 0.5 mi |
| 55130 | Saint Paul, MN | 17,575 | 1.5 mi |
| 55107 | Saint Paul, MN | 14,776 | 1.5 mi |
| 55103 | Saint Paul, MN | 12,991 | 1.9 mi |
| 55102 | Saint Paul, MN | 18,207 | 2.0 mi |
| 55106 | Saint Paul, MN | 52,730 | 2.2 mi |
| 55117 | Saint Paul, MN | 41,649 | 3.3 mi |
| 55118 | Saint Paul, MN | 27,548 | 3.8 mi |
| 55104 | Saint Paul, MN | 43,248 | 3.5 mi |
| 55119 | Saint Paul, MN | 38,966 | 4.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55101, 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 (5,592 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 55101 in?
ZIP code 55101 (Saint Paul) is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota. Ramsey County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ramsey-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55101?
ZIP code 55101 in Saint Paul, MN has a population of 5,592 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55101?
The median household income in ZIP 55101 is $64,863, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55101?
The median home value in ZIP 55101 is $260,400, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55101?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55101 is White at 68.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55101?
ZIP code 55101 has 613 business establishments employing approximately 22,231 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55101?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55101 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (138), Other services (except public administration) (73), Finance and insurance (67). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55101?
In ZIP code 55101, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 55101?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55101 is 18.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55101?
In ZIP code 55101, approximately 21.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 78.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55101?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55101 is 18.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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