55125 ZIP Code — Saint Paul, MN

Washington County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55125 is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, within Washington County. It covers approximately 15.35 square miles and serves a population of 45,835 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 651.

About ZIP code 55125

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $366,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($115,704) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 55125 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and high homeownership.

45,835

population

15.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55125 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55125

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55125. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Paul	Acceptable
Saint Paul	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55129 Saint Paul (1.4 mi) 55119 Saint Paul (3.7 mi) 55055 Newport (4.2 mi) 55128 Saint Paul (5.1 mi) 55075 South Saint Paul (5.2 mi) 55042 Lake Elmo (5.5 mi) 55106 Saint Paul (5.6 mi) 55001 Afton (6.4 mi) 55101 Saint Paul (7.2 mi) 55107 Saint Paul (7.2 mi) 55016 Cottage Grove (7.3 mi) 55133 Saint Paul (7.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	45,835
Population density	2,986 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	15.35 sq mi
Water area	0.48 sq mi
Latitude	44.9196
Longitude	-92.9439
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	651

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.9%	20.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	30.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	36.1%	34.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	14.3%	14.5%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

45,835

Population

2,986

People per sq mi

38.5

Median age

$115,704

Median household income

$55,626

Per capita income

$366,200

Median home value

$1,771

Median monthly rent

78.1%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

14,010

Housing units

58.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,120

Under 5

1,140

1,685

5–9

1,714

1,484

10–14

1,510

1,685

15–19

1,714

1,477

20–24

1,502

2,644

25–34

2,689

3,203

35–44

3,258

2,928

45–54

2,978

1,591

55–59

1,619

1,544

60–64

1,571

2,206

65–74

2,244

899

75–84

915

255

85+

260

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	10,935	23.9%
18 and over	34,900	76.1%
65 and over	6,779	14.8%
Median age	38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.6%

Asian 8.8%

Black or African American 4.7%

Two or more races 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Other race 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	36,390	76.6%
Asian	4,165	8.8%
Black or African American	2,249	4.7%
Two or more races	2,047	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	1,664	3.5%
Other race	848	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	115	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.9%	20.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	30.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	36.1%	34.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	14.3%	14.5%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 2.9%

$35k–$50k 5.7%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k+ 19.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	2.9%
$35k–$50k	5.7%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	23.5%
$150k–$200k	14.8%
$200k+	19.0%
Median income	$115,704

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 0.2%

$100k–$150k 1.2%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k–$300k 22.8%

$300k–$500k 52.7%

$500k–$1M 14.3%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$366,200
Median rent / month	$1,771
Owner occupied	78.1%
Renter occupied	21.9%
Vacant	1.3%
Single-family detached	59.1%
Large apartment buildings	10.4%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	43.6%
1980–1989	21.1%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	1.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	27.4%
3 bedrooms	25.1%
4 bedrooms	28.3%
5+ bedrooms	13.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	48.0%
3 or more	20.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	81.2%
Electricity	15.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.0%
Fuel oil	0.1%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	10,279	58.3%
Cohabiting couple	1,679	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	2,169	12.3%
Female householder, no spouse	3,517	19.9%
Households with children under 18	5,951	33.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,614	26.2%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	29.8%
Married	58.1%	54.9%
Separated	0.6%	1.0%
Widowed	1.1%	5.2%
Divorced	6.6%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 0.7%

HS graduate 12.7%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 37.6%

Graduate / professional 21.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.5%
Bachelor's or higher	58.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	960	7.9%
Kindergarten	688	5.7%
Elementary school	4,695	38.9%
High school	3,161	26.2%
College / grad school	2,579	21.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.8%

Manufacturing 15.8%

Professional & management 11.6%

Retail trade 9.7%

Finance & real estate 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Public administration 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Other services 4.1%

Construction 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Information 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.7%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	4.4%
Production & transportation	9.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.9%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.3%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	1.8%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	16.8%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 6.4%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 17.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.7%
Retirement income	27.6%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.0%
High blood pressure	24.2%
High cholesterol	27.1%
Diabetes	7.2%
Heart disease	4.0%
Stroke	1.9%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	18.0%
Kidney disease	2.0%
Pulmonary disease	3.4%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.9%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	14.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.7%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	7.6%
Poor mental health	11.7%
Poor physical health	6.4%
No health insurance	7.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.1%
Visited dentist	75.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	6.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,071	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.3%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	23.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.7%
Public insurance	22.7%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	43,575	95.1%
Spanish	2,011	4.6%
Other Indo-European	714	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	197	0.5%
Other languages	909	2.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	41,104	89.7%
Born in same state	40,588	88.6%
Born in different state	28,162	61.4%
Foreign born	516	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	4,731	10.3%
Not a US citizen	3,022	63.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	5,436	11.9%
Polish	5,054	11%
French	3,476	7.6%
Arab	1,179	2.6%
English	584	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	459	1%
Dutch	437	1%
Irish	79	0.2%
Norwegian	43	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	97.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55125

What city is ZIP code 55125 in?

ZIP code 55125 is primarily assigned to Saint Paul, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55125 in?

ZIP code 55125 falls within Washington County, Minnesota.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 55125?

59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55125?

The median home value in ZIP code 55125 is $366,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55125?

The median household income in ZIP code 55125 is $115,704, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 55125?

ZIP code 55125 has an estimated population of 45,835 residents, with a density of 2,986 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 55125 in?

ZIP code 55125 observes the CST timezone.