Saint Paul, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55110
Washington County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 37,759
- 602/sq mi High-density area
- $101,296
- Median income Above-median income area
- $360,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 55110 (Saint Paul, MN) rose +3.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 216.1 in 2023 to 224.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55110 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Paul, Washington County, Minnesota, with 37,759 residents across 62.7 square miles, a density of 602 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55110 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,296 (23% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,595. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.5% and unemployment is 3.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $360,500 (41% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 79.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,554.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 55110 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 55110
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Paul, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55110.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
183 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
130 establishments
- Construction
Construction
121 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
121 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
119 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 55110, 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
37,759
Population
62.7
Area (sq mi)
602
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55110?
43.9
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
5.4%
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?
$101,296
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$55,595
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55110 ranks nationally
Saint Paul, MN 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
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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
16,392housing units
16,392
Total Housing Units
15,715
Occupied Units
677
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$360,500
Median Home Value
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$1,554
Median Rent
1974
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 55110 vs 55115 →
ZIP 55110 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
- 55117
Saint Paul (55117)
41,649 residents
- 55110
Saint Paul (55110)
37,759 residents
- 55109
Saint Paul (55109)
31,444 residents
- 55128
Saint Paul (55128)
28,113 residents
- 55014
Circle Pines (55014)
27,274 residents
- 55126
Saint Paul (55126)
25,140 residents
- 55038 20,816
Hugo (55038)
20,816 residents
- 55127 16,782
Saint Paul (55127)
16,782 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55110 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55110 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55038
Hugo (55038)
$130,931 median income
- 55115
Saint Paul (55115)
$124,234 median income
- 55127
Saint Paul (55127)
$117,917 median income
- 55126
Saint Paul (55126)
$108,217 median income
- 55014
Circle Pines (55014)
$103,658 median income
- 55110
Saint Paul (55110)
$101,296 median income
- 55128
Saint Paul (55128)
$93,210 median income
- 55109
Saint Paul (55109)
$86,776 median income
- 55090
Willernie (55090)
$85,119 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55110, 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 (37,759 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 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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