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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 55106 has 60,327 residents and 18,859 households (average 3.17 persons per household). The median age is 29.9 years, significantly younger than the state (38.4) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Asian (37.8%, much higher than the state average of 5.2% and well above the national average of 6.0%) and White (30.7%, much lower than the state average of 77.5% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.9%, which is higher than the state average (6.1%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (5.2%) and national averages (6.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	60,327Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	56,969Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	59,681Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	6,403.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$68,601Source: Census ACS

Households:	18,859Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$233,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	3.17Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.90Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	54,265	54,382	54,648	56,467	56,578	56,462	57,672	58,160	58,771	58,335	59,197	57,662	56,969
Decennial Census	52,730	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	60,327	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 29.9

Male Median Age: 29.3

Female Median Age: 30.5

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	2,656	2,764	2,693	2,397	2,311	2,619	2,554	2,188	1,769	1,598	1,547	1,456	1,260	950	613	337	222	212
Female	2,520	2,684	2,589	2,289	2,139	2,572	2,595	2,332	1,697	1,532	1,464	1,430	1,384	987	744	522	313	388
Total	5,176	5,448	5,282	4,686	4,450	5,191	5,149	4,520	3,466	3,130	3,011	2,886	2,644	1,937	1,357	859	535	600

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	18,503	29.17%
Black:	9,159	14.44%
Hispanic:*	7,812	12.31%
Asian:	22,785	35.92%
American Indian:	801	1.26%
Hawaiian:	11	0.02%
Other:	4,366	6.88%
Total:	63,437	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	30,146	49.97%	29.3 years
Females:	30,181	50.03%	30.5 years
Total:	60,327	100%	29.9 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	42,111	73.92%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	563	0.99%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	8,892	15.61%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	5,403	25.09%
Total Population:	56,969	100%
Total Native Population:	42,674	74.91%
Total Foreign-born Population:	14,295	25.09%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $68,601, which is well under the state median ($87,556), is up $25,618 (59.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,992. Family households earn a median of $73,297 versus $47,404 for nonfamily households (a difference of $25,893). By gender, male median income is $51,300 and female is $48,068, which is much lower than the state female median ($59,330), with a current gap of $3,232 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 68.9%, which is above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is markedly higher than the state rate (3.9%). The largest occupation group is Management (31.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$42,983	$42,789	$42,686	$43,127	$42,911	$44,659	$47,931	$50,193	$50,609	$53,617	$56,634	$63,179	$68,601
Median Family Income	$48,249	$48,685	$48,045	$48,043	$48,357	$49,711	$51,415	$53,442	$54,177	$55,983	$60,148	$69,920	$73,297
Median NonFamily Income	$30,800	$30,655	$31,558	$33,227	$32,949	$32,700	$33,966	$34,593	$36,245	$37,012	$39,710	$43,129	$47,404
Median Male Income	$36,199	$38,045	$38,298	$36,823	$37,019	$38,170	$37,942	$39,483	$40,303	$40,750	$43,558	$48,796	$51,300
Median Female Income	$33,406	$33,205	$33,370	$33,686	$33,426	$35,591	$35,627	$36,252	$36,482	$37,060	$40,252	$44,983	$48,068

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	26,910	64.80%
Unemployed:	1,593	3.84%
Not In Labor Force:	13,026	31.37%
Total:	41,529	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	8,500	31.59%
Service:	5,037	18.72%
Sales and Office:	5,295	19.68%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,686	6.27%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	6,392	23.75%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	26,910	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $233,000, which is much lower than the state median ($305,500), is up $69,400 (42.42%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $71,800. The median gross rent is $1,230, which is below the national median ($1,348), is up $465 (60.78%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $283. Of occupied housing, owners make up 60.33% (72.08% with a mortgage, 27.92% free-and-clear) and renters 39.67% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.23%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$163,600	$150,700	$138,400	$131,800	$129,400	$132,200	$140,800	$152,000	$161,200	$169,100	$178,700	$216,300	$233,000

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	756	9.96%
$500 to $999:	1,351	17.80%
$1,000 to $1,499:	3,446	45.41%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,437	18.94%
$2,000 to $2,499:	481	6.34%
$2,500 to $2,999:	19	0.25%
$3,000 or more:	22	0.29%
No Rent:	76	1.00%
Total:	7,588	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$765	$785	$805	$815	$827	$862	$902	$924	$947	$1,011	$1,061	$1,172	$1,230

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	8,320	43.49%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	3,222	16.84%
Renter Occupied:	7,588	39.67%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	19,130	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	19,130	95.77%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	844	4.23%
Total Housing Units:	19,974	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	13,435	67.26%
Multi-Family Units:	6,450	32.29%
Other Units:	89	0.45%
Total Housing Units:	19,974	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 23.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (38.80%). High school or higher is 82.30%, which is markedly below the state rate (93.90%). The uninsured rate is 7.60%, which is markedly above the state rate (4.60%). Private coverage is 48.70%, which is generally lower than the state rate (75.40%). Public coverage is 52.60%, which is markedly above the state rate (34.10%). The share of people in poverty is 13.70%, which is markedly above the state rate (5.50%), down 10.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.80 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (48.27%). College enrollment is 16.86%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	3,964	11.41%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	2,203	6.34%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	10,596	30.49%
Some college, no degree:	6,739	19.39%
Associate's degree:	3,143	9.04%
Bachelor's degree:	5,336	15.35%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,774	7.98%
Total:	34,755	100%
High school or higher:	28,588	82.26%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	8,110	23.33%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	27,621	44.75%
Public Insurance:	29,802	48.29%
No Insurance:	4,294	6.96%
Total:	61,717	100%
Has Health Insurance:	57,423	93.04%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	23.9%	22.8%	24.6%	26.0%	25.8%	24.1%	22.9%	20.4%	19.5%	17.6%	17.6%	16.0%	13.7%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	571	3.70%
Kindergarten:	1,006	6.51%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	7,457	48.27%
High school (grades 9-12):	3,808	24.65%
College or graduate school:	2,605	16.86%
Total:	15,447	100%
Early Childhood:	1,577	10.21%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	12,271	79.44%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Saint Paul, Minnesota
Names to Avoid:	Maplewood
County:	Ramsey County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	8:16:28 PM
Population:	60,327 [See All]
Area Code:	651
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	44.9539, -93.0486
Land Area:	9.421 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/55106/zip-code-55106.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	18,827Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	654Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	19,746Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	14,481Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	3,445Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	641Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$90,202,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$383,600,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	9,628Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WISource: Census
CBSA Number:	33460Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	3,693,351Source: Census
MSA:	Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI MSASource: Census
Land Area:	9.421 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	1.02 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	332.49 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	2758000Source: Census
Place Name:	St. Paul city; MinnesotaSource: Census

ZIP Code 55106 in Saint Paul, MN

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 55106

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 55106

Sources & References