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 High-density area
- $81,865
- Median income Near-median income area
- $277,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 55119 (Saint Paul, MN) rose +3.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 205.7 in 2023 to 212.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,324. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $277,500 (9% above the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $1,393; 65.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ramsey County, so 55119 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 55119
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Paul, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55119.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
113 establishments
- Construction
Construction
48 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 42
Accommodation and food services
42 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 35
Professional, scientific, and technical services
35 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 55119?
34.4
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
24.0%
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?
$81,865
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
16,871housing units
16,871
Total Housing Units
16,264
Occupied Units
607
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$277,500
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 55106
Saint Paul (55106)
52,730 residents
- 55125
Saint Paul (55125)
43,281 residents
- 55119
Saint Paul (55119)
38,966 residents
- 55109
Saint Paul (55109)
31,444 residents
- 55128
Saint Paul (55128)
28,113 residents
- 55075 20,152
South Saint Paul (55075)
20,152 residents
- 55130 17,575
Saint Paul (55130)
17,575 residents
- 55107 14,776
Saint Paul (55107)
14,776 residents
- 55101 5,592
Saint Paul (55101)
5,592 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55119 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55119 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55125
Saint Paul (55125)
$119,260 median income
- 55128
Saint Paul (55128)
$93,210 median income
- 55075
South Saint Paul (55075)
$88,386 median income
- 55109
Saint Paul (55109)
$86,776 median income
- 55119
Saint Paul (55119)
$81,865 median income
- 55107
Saint Paul (55107)
$74,531 median income
- 55055
Newport (55055)
$71,979 median income
- 55106
Saint Paul (55106)
$70,187 median income
- 55101
Saint Paul (55101)
$64,863 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55119, 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 (38,966 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 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.
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