Saint Paul, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55129

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

18,697
369/sq mi
$143,795
Median income
$534,900
Median home value
68.3%
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 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
369
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55129 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55129 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 50.7 square miles in Saint Paul, Washington County, Minnesota. The area is home to 18,697 residents, producing a population density of 369 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 55129 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55129 sits at $143,795 (75% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $63,814. The poverty rate stands at 3.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $534,900 (109% above the state average) with median rent at $1,999 per month, and 77.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55129 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 68.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 55129 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 55129

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55129.

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 55129, 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

18,697

Population

50.7

Area (sq mi)

369

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55129?

36.6

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

18.2%

Foreign-Born

White 61.7%
African American 10.6%
Asian 18.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$143,795

Median Household Income

+75% vs state

$63,814

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55129 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$143,795 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 77.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.3%

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

What does housing look like?

12,291

Total Housing Units

11,855

Occupied Units

436

Vacant Units

2.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.7%
Renter 22.3%

$534,900

Median Home Value

+109% vs state

$1,999

Median Rent

2008

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

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

197

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+97%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55129 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 151
2021 +8.1% 163
2022 +12.9% 184
2023 -0.1% 184
2024 +7.0% 197

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 421 business establishments in ZIP 55129, employing approximately 3,697 people with a combined annual payroll of $174,077,000.

421

Businesses

3,697

Employees

$174.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 103 24.5%
Health care and social assistance 57 13.5%
Retail trade 45 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 45 10.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 28 6.7%
Construction 25 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 2.9%
Finance and insurance 11 2.6%
Wholesale trade 10 2.4%
Educational services 10 2.4%
Manufacturing 7 1.7%
Information 7 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.2%

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 55129 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 55129 ranks #6 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 55129 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 55129 ranks #2 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
55125 Saint Paul, MN 43,281 2.5 mi
55001 Afton, MN 2,916 4.3 mi
55016 Cottage Grove, MN 34,204 5.4 mi
55042 Lake Elmo, MN 8,840 6.8 mi
55055 Newport, MN 3,418 4.7 mi
55075 South Saint Paul, MN 20,152 6.6 mi
55119 Saint Paul, MN 38,966 5.9 mi
55128 Saint Paul, MN 28,113 7.1 mi
55071 Saint Paul Park, MN 5,569 6.7 mi
55043 Lakeland, MN 3,540 7.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55129 in?
ZIP code 55129 (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 55129?
ZIP code 55129 in Saint Paul, MN has a population of 18,697 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55129?
The median household income in ZIP 55129 is $143,795, which is 88% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55129?
The median home value in ZIP 55129 is $534,900, which is 92% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55129?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55129 is White at 61.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55129?
ZIP code 55129 has 421 business establishments employing approximately 3,697 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55129?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55129 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (103), Health care and social assistance (57), Retail trade (45). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55129?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55129 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. 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 55129?
In ZIP code 55129, 77.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.3% 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 55129?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55129 is 24.8 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 55129?
In ZIP code 55129, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55129?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55129 is 3.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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