Saint Paul, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55116

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

23,851
1,689/sq mi
$81,141
Median income
$418,200
Median home value
61.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saint Paul pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
1,689
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55116 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55116 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.1 square miles in Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. The area is home to 23,851 residents, producing a population density of 1,689 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 55116 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55116 sits at $81,141 (1% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $62,358. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $418,200 (64% above the state average) with median rent at $1,318 per month, and 51.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55116 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 61.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ramsey County, so you can benchmark 55116 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 55116

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55116.

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 55116, 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

23,851

Population

14.1

Area (sq mi)

1,689

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55116?

42.3

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

14.8%

Foreign-Born

White 72.9%
African American 12.4%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$81,141

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$62,358

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

19.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55116 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,141 Top 37% higher than 63% 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 74.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.3%

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

What does housing look like?

13,017

Total Housing Units

12,499

Occupied Units

518

Vacant Units

1.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.0%
Renter 49.0%

$418,200

Median Home Value

+64% vs state

$1,318

Median Rent

1958

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

+0.8%

YoY Change (2024)

221

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+121%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55116 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 181
2021 +7.1% 194
2022 +7.8% 210
2023 +4.6% 219
2024 +0.8% 221

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 562 business establishments in ZIP 55116, employing approximately 7,220 people with a combined annual payroll of $395,930,000.

562

Businesses

7,220

Employees

$395.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 102 18.1%
Health care and social assistance 90 16.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 67 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 58 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 56 10.0%
Retail trade 49 8.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 4.8%
Finance and insurance 19 3.4%
Educational services 18 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 2.7%
Wholesale trade 14 2.5%
Construction 13 2.3%
Information 13 2.3%
Manufacturing 7 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 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 55116 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 55116 ranks #5 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 55116 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 55116 ranks #8 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
55105 Saint Paul, MN 28,455 1.7 mi
55150 Mendota, MN 198 1.6 mi
55104 Saint Paul, MN 43,248 3.1 mi
55120 Saint Paul, MN 4,352 2.8 mi
55111 Saint Paul, MN 0 2.5 mi
55417 Minneapolis, MN 24,875 3.0 mi
55102 Saint Paul, MN 18,207 2.8 mi
55108 Saint Paul, MN 14,688 4.9 mi
55121 Saint Paul, MN 7,861 4.4 mi
55118 Saint Paul, MN 27,548 3.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55116 in?
ZIP code 55116 (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 55116?
ZIP code 55116 in Saint Paul, MN has a population of 23,851 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55116?
The median household income in ZIP 55116 is $81,141, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55116?
The median home value in ZIP 55116 is $418,200, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55116?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55116 is White at 72.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55116?
ZIP code 55116 has 562 business establishments employing approximately 7,220 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55116?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55116 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (102), Health care and social assistance (90), Real estate and rental and leasing (67). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55116?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55116 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 55116?
In ZIP code 55116, 74.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.3% 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 55116?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55116 is 19.7 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 55116?
In ZIP code 55116, approximately 51.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55116?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55116 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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