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 High-density area
- $143,795
- Median income Above-median income area
- $534,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 68.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 55129 (Saint Paul, MN) rose +7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 184.0 in 2023 to 196.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55129 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Paul, Washington County, Minnesota, home to 18,697 residents across 50.7 square miles, a density of 369 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55129 skews affluent, with a median household income of $143,795 (75% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,814. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.4% and unemployment is 2.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $534,900 (109% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 77.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,999.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 55129 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 55129
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Paul, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55129.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
103 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
57 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 31
Real estate and rental and leasing
31 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 55129, 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
18,697
Population
50.7
Area (sq mi)
369
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55129?
36.6
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
18.2%
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?
$143,795
Median Household Income
+75% vs state ZIP avg
$63,814
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55129 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Saint Paul, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$143,795 Top 2% higher than 98% of 864 Minnesota 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
12,291housing units
12,291
Total Housing Units
11,855
Occupied Units
436
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$534,900
Median Home Value
+109% vs state ZIP avg
$1,999
Median Rent
2008
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 55129 vs 55125 →
ZIP 55129 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55125
Saint Paul (55125)
43,281 residents
- 55119
Saint Paul (55119)
38,966 residents
- 55016
Cottage Grove (55016)
34,204 residents
- 55128
Saint Paul (55128)
28,113 residents
- 55075
South Saint Paul (55075)
20,152 residents
- 55129
Saint Paul (55129)
18,697 residents
- 55042 8,840
Lake Elmo (55042)
8,840 residents
- 55071 5,569
Saint Paul Park (55071)
5,569 residents
- 55043 3,540
Lakeland (55043)
3,540 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55129 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55129 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55042
Lake Elmo (55042)
$154,341 median income
- 55129
Saint Paul (55129)
$143,795 median income
- 55001
Afton (55001)
$133,581 median income
- 55016
Cottage Grove (55016)
$120,715 median income
- 55125
Saint Paul (55125)
$119,260 median income
- 55043
Lakeland (55043)
$102,966 median income
- 55071
Saint Paul Park (55071)
$100,798 median income
- 55128
Saint Paul (55128)
$93,210 median income
- 55075
South Saint Paul (55075)
$88,386 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55129, 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 (18,697 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 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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