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ZIP Code 55110

Washington County, Minnesota — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

37,759
602/sq mi
$101,296
Median income
$360,500
Median home value
46.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saint Paul pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
602
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55110 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55110 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 62.7 square miles in Saint Paul, Washington County, Minnesota. The area is home to 37,759 residents, producing a population density of 602 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 55110 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55110 sits at $101,296 (23% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $55,595. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $360,500 (41% above the state average) with median rent at $1,554 per month, and 79.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55110 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 55110 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 55110

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55110.

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 55110, Saint Paul, 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

37,759

Population

62.7

Area (sq mi)

602

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55110?

43.9

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 84.3%
African American 2.3%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$101,296

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$55,595

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55110 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$101,296 Top 18% higher than 82% 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 67.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.8%

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

What does housing look like?

16,392

Total Housing Units

15,715

Occupied Units

677

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.0%
Renter 21.0%

$360,500

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

$1,554

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.7%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55110 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 167
2021 +10.2% 184
2022 +10.3% 203
2023 +6.3% 216
2024 +3.7% 224

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 1,213 business establishments in ZIP 55110, employing approximately 21,200 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,459,757,000.

1,213

Businesses

21,200

Employees

$1.5B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 183 15.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 130 10.7%
Construction 121 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 121 10.0%
Retail trade 119 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 86 7.1%
Manufacturing 84 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 83 6.8%
Finance and insurance 72 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 61 5.0%
Wholesale trade 56 4.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 28 2.3%
Educational services 24 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 23 1.9%
Information 15 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.3%

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 55110 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 55110 ranks #3 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 55110 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 55110 ranks #6 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
55115 Saint Paul, MN 8,607 3.0 mi
55127 Saint Paul, MN 16,782 3.7 mi
55090 Willernie, MN 401 3.5 mi
55109 Saint Paul, MN 31,444 5.3 mi
55038 Hugo, MN 20,816 5.6 mi
55126 Saint Paul, MN 25,140 6.2 mi
55128 Saint Paul, MN 28,113 7.4 mi
55106 Saint Paul, MN 52,730 9.0 mi
55117 Saint Paul, MN 41,649 7.7 mi
55014 Circle Pines, MN 27,274 7.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55110 in?
ZIP code 55110 (Saint Paul) 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 55110?
ZIP code 55110 in Saint Paul, MN has a population of 37,759 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55110?
The median household income in ZIP 55110 is $101,296, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55110?
The median home value in ZIP 55110 is $360,500, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55110?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55110 is White at 84.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55110?
ZIP code 55110 has 1,213 business establishments employing approximately 21,200 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55110?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55110 are: Health care and social assistance (183), Professional, scientific, and technical services (130), Construction (121). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55110?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55110 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 55110?
In ZIP code 55110, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.8% 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 55110?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55110 is 22.9 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 55110?
In ZIP code 55110, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55110?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55110 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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