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Saint Paul, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55119

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

38,966
1,067/sq mi
$81,865
Median income
$277,500
Median home value
33.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saint Paul pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
1,067
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55119 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55119 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, with 38,966 residents across 36.5 square miles, a density of 1,067 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55119 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,865 (0% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $37,324. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.7%. Median home value sits at $277,500 (9% above the state average), median rent at $1,393 a month, and owner-occupancy at 65.4%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 55119, plus 6 more within Ramsey County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 55119

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Paul, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55119.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55119, 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

38,966

Population

36.5

Area (sq mi)

1,067

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55119?

34.4

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

24.0%

Foreign-Born

White 42.1%
African American 18.7%
Asian 21.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%

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?

$81,865

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$37,324

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55119 ranks nationally

Saint Paul, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,865 Top 36% higher than 64% 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 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.1%

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

What does housing look like?

16,871

Total Housing Units

16,264

Occupied Units

607

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.4%
Renter 34.6%

$277,500

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$1,393

Median Rent

1971

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

+3.1%

YoY Change (2024)

212

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+112%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55119 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 164
2021 +10.5% 182
2022 +10.5% 201
2023 +2.6% 206
2024 +3.1% 212

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 431 business establishments in ZIP 55119, employing approximately 4,425 people with a combined annual payroll of $236,672,000.

431

Businesses

4,425

Employees

$236.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 113 26.2%
Construction 48 11.1%
Retail trade 46 10.7%
Accommodation and food services 42 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 35 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 35 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 6.0%
Finance and insurance 15 3.5%
Wholesale trade 12 2.8%
Manufacturing 8 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.2%
Educational services 5 1.2%
Information 4 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.9%

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 55119 vs 55106 →

ZIP 55119 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 55119 ranks #3 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 55119 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 55119 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
55106 Saint Paul, MN 52,730 2.6 mi
55055 Newport, MN 3,418 4.5 mi
55107 Saint Paul, MN 14,776 3.5 mi
55075 South Saint Paul, MN 20,152 3.8 mi
55125 Saint Paul, MN 43,281 3.4 mi
55155 Saint Paul, MN 0 3.8 mi
55109 Saint Paul, MN 31,444 5.4 mi
55101 Saint Paul, MN 5,592 4.1 mi
55128 Saint Paul, MN 28,113 4.1 mi
55130 Saint Paul, MN 17,575 4.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ramsey County

55106 standard
Saint Paul, MN
Pop: 52,730
55112 standard
Saint Paul, MN
Pop: 43,250
55104 standard
Saint Paul, MN
Pop: 43,248
55117 standard
Saint Paul, MN
Pop: 41,649
55113 standard
Saint Paul, MN
Pop: 38,994
55109 standard
Saint Paul, MN
Pop: 31,444

Related Areas

Ramsey County Saint Paul, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55119 in? ▼
ZIP code 55119 (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 55119? ▼
ZIP code 55119 in Saint Paul, MN has a population of 38,966 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55119? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55119 is $81,865, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55119? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55119 is $277,500, which is 0% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55119? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55119 is White at 42.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55119? ▼
ZIP code 55119 has 431 business establishments employing approximately 4,425 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55119? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55119 are: Health care and social assistance (113), Construction (48), Retail trade (46). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55119? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55119 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 55119? ▼
In ZIP code 55119, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.1% 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 55119? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55119 is 23.9 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 55119? ▼
In ZIP code 55119, approximately 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55119? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55119 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.