55121 ZIP Code
Saint Paul, Minnesota
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 55121 |
| City/Town: | Saint Paul |
| County: | Dakota |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,923 |
| Median Household Income: | $73,396 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,668 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,053 |
| Median Home Value: | $268,300 |
| Land Area: | 9.6 sq miles
24.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.8459, -93.1596 |
Population Information (55121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,923 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,535 | 50.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,388 | 49.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 732 | 8.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 510 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 416 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 366 | 4.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 653 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,701 | 19.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,413 | 15.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 930 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 464 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 467 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 617 | 6.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 342 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 312 | 3.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (55121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $268,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,538 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,053 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,885 | 95.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 168 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,729 | 44.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,156 | 55.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (55121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,246 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 118 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 198 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,248 | 20.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,502 | 24.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 638 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,853 | 29.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 689 | 11.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (55121 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $73,396 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $99,401 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,917 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,668 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (55121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,542 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,257 | 94.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 285 | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,640 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,544 | 86.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 481 | 9.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 232 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (55121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,676 | 63.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,897 | 21.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 28 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 575 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 265 | 3.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 482 | 5.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 307 | 3.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 417 | 4.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 322 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 95 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (55121 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 171 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 62 | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 101 | 2.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 331 | 8.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 470 | 12.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 880 | 22.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 553 | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 603 | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 397 | 10.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 317 | 8.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (55121 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,571 | 67.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 439 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 98 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 113 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 117 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 874 | 16.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (55121 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 79 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 161 | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 431 | 8.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 194 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 543 | 10.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 610 | 11.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 192 | 3.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 480 | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 596 | 11.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,009 | 19.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 482 | 9.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 345 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 135 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (55121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (55121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,098 | 90.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,057 | 67.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,991 | 33.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 702 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (55121 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,218 | 82.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 855 | 22.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 663 | 17.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 114 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 171 | 4.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 212 | 5.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (55121 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,056 | 26.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 695 | 17.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 38 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 25 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 77 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 51 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,111 | 52.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (55121 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 8 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 296 | 7.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 352 | 8.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,034 | 25.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 808 | 19.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 944 | 23.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 305 | 7.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 233 | 5.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 22 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 51 | 1.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (55121 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 138 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 779 | 19.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,672 | 41.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 828 | 20.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 518 | 12.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 118 | 2.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (55121 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,673 | 68.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 115 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 955 | 24.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 10 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 87 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 45 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (55121 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 168 | 4.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,796 | 46.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,490 | 38.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 431 | 11.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (55121 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 20 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 80 | 4.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 320 | 18.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 147 | 8.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 347 | 20.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 592 | 34.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 223 | 12.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (55121 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,700 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $631 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,538 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.20 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.38 |
Households (55121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,885 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,426 | 36.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 658 | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 901 | 23.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,129 | 29.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 997 | 25.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 846 | 21.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.26 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (55121 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,646 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,508 | 41.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,717 | 47.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 9 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 392 | 10.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,294 | 35.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (55121 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,748 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 108 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 119 | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 771 | 44.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 269 | 15.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 481 | 27.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (55121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,063 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 226 | 3.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,800 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,036 | 11.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 67 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 549 | 53.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 420 | 40.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (55121 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,602 | 85.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,213 | 13.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 415 | 34.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 732 | 60.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 181 | 14.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 66 | 5.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (55121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,086 | 79.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 130 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,837 | 1413.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,837 | 1413.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,837 | 1413.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 160 | 123.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 875 | 673.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 218 | 167.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 49 | 37.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (55121 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,191 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,264 | 76.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,927 | 23.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 269 | 3.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 484 | 5.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 399 | 4.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 775 | 9.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (55121 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,885 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,801 | 97.8% | 89.4% |
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