Saint Paul, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55115
Washington County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,607
- 494/sq mi High-density area
- $124,234
- Median income Above-median income area
- $488,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 64.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint Paul pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 494
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55115 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 55115 (Saint Paul, MN) rose +7.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.6 in 2023 to 224.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55115 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Paul, Washington County, Minnesota, home to 8,607 residents across 17.4 square miles, a density of 494 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55115 skews affluent, with a median household income of $124,234 (51% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $67,316. The poverty rate is 4.6%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $488,400 (91% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 82.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,628.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, 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 55115 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 55115
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Paul, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55115.
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 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 55115, 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
8,607
Population
17.4
Area (sq mi)
494
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55115?
42.8
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
3.0%
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?
$124,234
Median Household Income
+51% vs state ZIP avg
$67,316
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55115 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)
$124,234 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
3,467housing units
3,467
Total Housing Units
3,249
Occupied Units
218
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$488,400
Median Home Value
+91% vs state ZIP avg
$1,628
Median Rent
1988
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
+7.4%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55115 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 171 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 186 |
| 2022 | +9.9% | 205 |
| 2023 | +1.9% | 209 |
| 2024 | +7.4% | 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 194 business establishments in ZIP 55115, employing approximately 3,494 people with a combined annual payroll of $104,140,000.
194
Businesses
3,494
Employees
$104.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 30 | 15.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 14.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 11.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 8.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 7.2% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 6.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 5 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.1% |
| Information | 4 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.6% |
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 55115 vs 55090 →
ZIP 55115 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55125
Saint Paul (55125)
43,281 residents
- 55119
Saint Paul (55119)
38,966 residents
- 55110
Saint Paul (55110)
37,759 residents
- 55082
Stillwater (55082)
35,024 residents
- 55109
Saint Paul (55109)
31,444 residents
- 55128
Saint Paul (55128)
28,113 residents
- 55038
Hugo (55038)
20,816 residents
- 55127 16,782
Saint Paul (55127)
16,782 residents
- 55042 8,840
Lake Elmo (55042)
8,840 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55115 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55115 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55042
Lake Elmo (55042)
$154,341 median income
- 55038
Hugo (55038)
$130,931 median income
- 55115
Saint Paul (55115)
$124,234 median income
- 55125
Saint Paul (55125)
$119,260 median income
- 55127
Saint Paul (55127)
$117,917 median income
- 55082
Stillwater (55082)
$115,040 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55115 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55090 | Willernie, MN | 401 | 1.0 mi |
| 55110 | Saint Paul, MN | 37,759 | 3.0 mi |
| 55128 | Saint Paul, MN | 28,113 | 5.5 mi |
| 55082 | Stillwater, MN | 35,024 | 5.5 mi |
| 55109 | Saint Paul, MN | 31,444 | 5.1 mi |
| 55038 | Hugo, MN | 20,816 | 7.1 mi |
| 55042 | Lake Elmo, MN | 8,840 | 5.9 mi |
| 55127 | Saint Paul, MN | 16,782 | 6.4 mi |
| 55125 | Saint Paul, MN | 43,281 | 10.2 mi |
| 55119 | Saint Paul, MN | 38,966 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55115, 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 (8,607 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 55115 in?
ZIP code 55115 (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 55115?
ZIP code 55115 in Saint Paul, MN has a population of 8,607 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55115?
The median household income in ZIP 55115 is $124,234, which is 63% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55115?
The median home value in ZIP 55115 is $488,400, which is 76% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55115?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55115 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55115?
ZIP code 55115 has 194 business establishments employing approximately 3,494 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55115?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55115 are: Construction (30), Professional, scientific, and technical services (28), Health care and social assistance (23). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55115?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55115 increased by 7.4% 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 55115?
In ZIP code 55115, 78.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.9% 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 55115?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55115 is 23.2 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 55115?
In ZIP code 55115, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55115?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55115 is 4.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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