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Saint Paul, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55112

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

43,250
878/sq mi
$93,838
Median income
$358,500
Median home value
47.4%
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 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
878
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55112 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55112 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 49.2 square miles in Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. The area is home to 43,250 residents, producing a population density of 878 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 55112 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55112 sits at $93,838 (14% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $47,382. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $358,500 (40% above the state average) with median rent at $1,372 per month, and 67.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55112 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ramsey County, so you can benchmark 55112 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 55112

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55112.

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 55112, 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

43,250

Population

49.2

Area (sq mi)

878

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55112?

37.6

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

12.1%

Foreign-Born

White 70.7%
African American 9.4%
Asian 7.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

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?

$93,838

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$47,382

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55112 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,838 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.4%

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

What does housing look like?

18,143

Total Housing Units

17,439

Occupied Units

704

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.1%
Renter 32.9%

$358,500

Median Home Value

+40% vs state

$1,372

Median Rent

1975

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

+0.9%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55112 have increased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 170
2021 +9.4% 186
2022 +12.8% 210
2023 +3.6% 218
2024 +0.9% 220

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 1,142 business establishments in ZIP 55112, employing approximately 29,373 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,360,729,000.

1,142

Businesses

29,373

Employees

$2.4B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 176 15.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 164 14.4%
Other services (except public administration) 108 9.5%
Construction 102 8.9%
Retail trade 77 6.7%
Wholesale trade 75 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 75 6.6%
Finance and insurance 74 6.5%
Accommodation and food services 74 6.5%
Manufacturing 65 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 55 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 34 3.0%
Information 18 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.5%
Educational services 15 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 10 0.9%

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 55112 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 55112 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 55112 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 55112 ranks #5 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
55126 Saint Paul, MN 25,140 2.8 mi
55432 Minneapolis, MN 30,027 3.5 mi
55421 Minneapolis, MN 27,035 3.6 mi
55113 Saint Paul, MN 38,994 4.7 mi
55449 Minneapolis, MN 23,277 6.7 mi
55108 Saint Paul, MN 14,688 6.6 mi
55418 Minneapolis, MN 29,472 4.6 mi
55127 Saint Paul, MN 16,782 5.2 mi
55114 Saint Paul, MN 3,100 7.6 mi
55430 Minneapolis, MN 21,508 5.6 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55112 in? ▼
ZIP code 55112 (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 55112? ▼
ZIP code 55112 in Saint Paul, MN has a population of 43,250 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55112? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55112 is $93,838, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55112? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55112 is $358,500, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55112? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55112 is White at 70.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55112? ▼
ZIP code 55112 has 1,142 business establishments employing approximately 29,373 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55112? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55112 are: Health care and social assistance (176), Professional, scientific, and technical services (164), Other services (except public administration) (108). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55112? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55112 increased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 55112? ▼
In ZIP code 55112, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.4% 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 55112? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55112 is 20.5 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 55112? ▼
In ZIP code 55112, approximately 67.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55112? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55112 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Saint Paul, MN

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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.

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