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
$124,234
Median income
$488,400
Median home value
64.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 55115 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.4 square miles in Saint Paul, Washington County, Minnesota. The area is home to 8,607 residents, producing a population density of 494 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 55115 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55115 sits at $124,234 (51% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $67,316. The poverty rate stands at 4.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $488,400 (91% above the state average) with median rent at $1,628 per month, and 82.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55115 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 64.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, 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 55115 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 55115

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55115.

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 55115, 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

8,607

Population

17.4

Area (sq mi)

494

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55115?

42.8

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.2%
African American 0.3%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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

$67,316

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55115 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$124,234 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 78.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,467

Total Housing Units

3,249

Occupied Units

218

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.9%
Renter 17.1%

$488,400

Median Home Value

+91% vs state

$1,628

Median Rent

1988

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

+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

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ZIP 55115 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 55115 ranks #0 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 55115 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 55115 ranks #3 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
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

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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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