Zip code 55119: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 55119
55119 is an urban zip code in Saint Paul, Minnesota (Ramsey County), covering 13 sq mi of land. About 44,567 people live here, or 3,375 per square mile. The median resident is 34.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $81,865 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $277,500, or 3.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 65% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,393 a month.
33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.9 minutes each way, and 16% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and production and manufacturing. 32% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often an Asian or Pacific Island language.
How 55119 compares
- Diversity index73.498thU.S. 61.4 · MN 41.15th of 854 in MN
- Residents under 1827.3%88thU.S. 22% · MN 22.9%152nd of 854 in MN
- 80thU.S. 14.1% · MN 8.7%13th of 854 in MN
- Population44,56774thU.S. 334,922,499 · MN 5,739,44514th of 854 in MN
- Population density3,375/sq mi70thU.S. 95/sq mi · MN 72/sq mi57th of 854 in MN
- Broadband access94.4%70thU.S. 91% · MN 91.6%116th of 851 in MN
- Tech workers4.1%69thU.S. 3.8% · MN 4%136th of 852 in MN
- Healthcare workers10.7%67thU.S. 9.7% · MN 10.9%381st of 852 in MN
- Work from home15.6%64thU.S. 15.1% · MN 17.6%236th of 852 in MN
- Uninsured rate8.1%60thU.S. 8.4% · MN 4.7%106th of 853 in MN
- Poverty rate12.2%57thU.S. 12.5% · MN 9.3%222nd of 852 in MN
- Median household income$81,86553rdU.S. $80,734 · MN $89,062363rd of 846 in MN
- 53rdU.S. 35.7% · MN 39.4%187th of 854 in MN
- Median gross rent$1,39350thU.S. $1,413 · MN $1,280117th of 757 in MN
- Median earnings per worker$48,25050thU.S. $49,666 · MN $54,389461st of 851 in MN
- 47thU.S. 5.2% · MN 4.1%252nd of 853 in MN
- Per capita income$37,32442ndU.S. $44,673 · MN $48,237565th of 853 in MN
- Homeownership rate65.4%42ndU.S. 65.2% · MN 72.2%779th of 851 in MN
- Government workers12.7%42ndU.S. 14.5% · MN 12.9%436th of 852 in MN
- Median home value$277,50039thU.S. $332,700 · MN $329,300313th of 842 in MN
- Average commute23.9 min36thU.S. 26.4 min · MN 22.7 min430th of 849 in MN
- 32ndU.S. 51.1% · MN 48.1%334th of 828 in MN
- 29thU.S. 17.2% · MN 17.3%740th of 854 in MN
- 29thU.S. 0.483 · MN 0.453433rd of 848 in MN
- Veterans3.9%25thU.S. 6.2% · MN 5.9%773rd of 854 in MN
- Median age34.417thU.S. 38.9 · MN 38.8780th of 854 in MN
- Housing vacancy3.6%17thU.S. 10.1% · MN 9.3%734th of 851 in MN
- 7thU.S. 10% · MN 9.3%805th of 852 in MN
| Measure | 55119 | Ramsey | MN | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diversity index | 73.4 | 61.7 | 41.1 | 61.4 | 5th of 854 | |
| Residents under 18 | 27.3% | 23.1% | 22.9% | 22% | 152nd of 854 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 24% | 15.6% | 8.7% | 14.1% | 13th of 854 | |
| Population | 44,567 | 542,945 | 5,739,445 | 334,922,499 | 14th of 854 | |
| Population density | 3,375/sq mi | 3,566/sq mi | 72/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 57th of 854 | |
| Broadband access | 94.4% | 92.4% | 91.6% | 91% | 116th of 851 | |
| Tech workers | 4.1% | 4.8% | 4% | 3.8% | 136th of 852 | |
| Healthcare workers | 10.7% | 11% | 10.9% | 9.7% | 381st of 852 | |
| Work from home | 15.6% | 20.5% | 17.6% | 15.1% | 236th of 852 | |
| Uninsured rate | 8.1% | 5.5% | 4.7% | 8.4% | 106th of 853 | |
| Poverty rate | 12.2% | 12.3% | 9.3% | 12.5% | 222nd of 852 | |
| Median household income | $81,865 | $81,568 | $89,062 | $80,734 | 363rd of 846 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.1% | 45.6% | 39.4% | 35.7% | 187th of 854 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,393 | $1,329 | $1,280 | $1,413 | 117th of 757 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $48,250 | $51,472 | $54,389 | $49,666 | 461st of 851 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 5.2% | 252nd of 853 | |
| Per capita income | $37,324 | $46,355 | $48,237 | $44,673 | 565th of 853 | |
| Homeownership rate | 65.4% | 60.6% | 72.2% | 65.2% | 779th of 851 | |
| Government workers | 12.7% | 14.2% | 12.9% | 14.5% | 436th of 852 | |
| Median home value | $277,500 | $326,600 | $329,300 | $332,700 | 313th of 842 | |
| Average commute | 23.9 min | 21.4 min | 22.7 min | 26.4 min | 430th of 849 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 45.8% | 51% | 48.1% | 51.1% | 334th of 828 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 13.8% | 15.8% | 17.3% | 17.2% | 740th of 854 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.411 | 0.465 | 0.453 | 0.483 | 433rd of 848 | |
| Veterans | 3.9% | 4.5% | 5.9% | 6.2% | 773rd of 854 | |
| Median age | 34.4 | 36.1 | 38.8 | 38.9 | 780th of 854 | |
| Housing vacancy | 3.6% | 5.4% | 9.3% | 10.1% | 734th of 851 | |
| Self-employed workers | 5.5% | 7.1% | 9.3% | 10% | 805th of 852 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White40%
- Black19%
- Hispanic15%
- Asian21%
- Native American0.2%
- Pacific Islander0.1%
- Other0.4%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 16,264
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 64.8%
- Married couples
- 43.1%
- Living alone
- 27.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 3.9%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 16,871
- Owner-occupied
- 65.4%
- Vacant
- 3.6%
- Median year built
- 1971
- Median rooms
- 5.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 45.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 30.8%
- Home value to income
- 3.4× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 55119 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $71,607 | $74,888 |
| Service | $27,969 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $41,929 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $54,652 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $41,968 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 88.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 10.4%
- Households with broadband
- 94.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 76.9%
- No internet access
- 4.2%
- Without health insurance
- 8.1%
- Limited-English households
- 8.1%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Saint Paul
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Ramsey County
- Center point
- 44.9398° N, 93.0062° W
- Land area
- 13 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.7 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Maplewood51% of zip
- St. Paul49% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 55119
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55106 | Saint Paul, MN | 2.3 mi | $70,187 |
| 55107 | Saint Paul, MN | 3.6 mi | $74,531 |
| 55125 | Saint Paul, MN | 3.6 mi | $119,260 |
| 55146 | Saint Paul, MN · PO box | 3.7 mi | — |
| 55128 | Saint Paul, MN | 3.9 mi | $93,210 |
| 55075 | South Saint Paul, MN | 4 mi | $88,386 |
| 55101 | Saint Paul, MN | 4 mi | $64,863 |
| 55145 | Saint Paul, MN · PO box | 4.3 mi | — |
| 55170 | Saint Paul, MN · PO box | 4.3 mi | — |
| 55130 | Saint Paul, MN | 4.4 mi | $54,130 |
| 55131 | Saint Paul, MN · PO box | 4.4 mi | — |
| 55055 | Newport, MN | 4.5 mi | $71,979 |
Zip codes like 55119 elsewhere
Questions about 55119
What city is zip code 55119?
55119 is assigned to Saint Paul, Minnesota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 55119 in?
55119 is in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
What is the population of 55119?
About 44,567 people live in 55119, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 55119 in?
55119 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 55119?
The median household income in 55119 is $81,865.
What zip codes are near 55119?
The closest zip codes to 55119 are 55106, 55107, 55125, 55146, 55128.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 55119, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.