55117 ZIP Code — Saint Paul, MN

Ramsey County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55117 is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, within Ramsey County. It covers approximately 9.16 square miles and serves a population of 45,550 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 651.

About ZIP code 55117

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $254,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $70,010. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 55117 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

45,550

population

9.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55117 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55117

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55117. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Paul	Acceptable
Saint Paul	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55130 Saint Paul (2.3 mi) 55113 Saint Paul (2.5 mi) 55103 Saint Paul (2.6 mi) 55101 Saint Paul (3.8 mi) 55108 Saint Paul (3.8 mi) 55109 Saint Paul (3.9 mi) 55170 Saint Paul (4.1 mi) 55145 Saint Paul (4.1 mi) 55144 Saint Paul (4.1 mi) 55155 Saint Paul (4.1 mi) 55133 Saint Paul (4.1 mi) 55146 Saint Paul (4.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	45,550
Population density	4,973 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	9.16 sq mi
Water area	0.62 sq mi
Latitude	45.0031
Longitude	-93.1063
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	651

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.6%	36.7%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	30.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	24.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.8%	7.9%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

45,550

Population

4,973

People per sq mi

32.2

Median age

$70,010

Median household income

$33,197

Per capita income

$254,500

Median home value

$1,155

Median monthly rent

59.8%

Home ownership

17.6%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

10,833

Housing units

31.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,581

Under 5

1,605

1,725

5–9

1,751

1,856

10–14

1,884

1,774

15–19

1,801

1,454

20–24

1,477

3,755

25–34

3,812

2,818

35–44

2,860

2,473

45–54

2,511

1,383

55–59

1,404

1,401

60–64

1,422

1,626

65–74

1,651

532

75–84

540

225

85+

229

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	12,753	28.0%
18 and over	32,797	72.0%
65 and over	4,803	10.5%
Median age	32.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 44.1%

Asian 24.8%

Black or African American 14.6%

Two or more races 8.8%

Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

Other race 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	21,323	44.1%
Asian	11,988	24.8%
Black or African American	7,044	14.6%
Two or more races	4,235	8.8%
Hispanic or Latino	2,778	5.7%
Other race	819	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	123	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.6%	36.7%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	30.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	24.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.8%	7.9%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$70,010

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$50k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k–$300k 39.8%

$300k–$500k 26.2%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$254,500
Median rent / month	$1,155
Owner occupied	59.8%
Renter occupied	40.2%
Vacant	5.4%
Single-family detached	51.2%
Large apartment buildings	24.3%
Mobile homes	1.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	12.4%
1970–1979	20.5%
1960–1969	11.5%
1950–1959	13.7%
1940–1949	8.7%
1939 or earlier	18.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	19.0%
2 bedrooms	30.2%
3 bedrooms	28.3%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.5%
1 vehicle	36.3%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	15.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.6%
Electricity	26.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.3%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,220	37.6%
Cohabiting couple	1,609	9.7%
Male householder, no spouse	3,187	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	5,532	33.4%
Households with children under 18	5,696	34.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,612	21.8%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.7%	41.0%
Married	41.0%	38.5%
Separated	1.1%	1.9%
Widowed	2.0%	4.7%
Divorced	10.2%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 22.7%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 20.7%

Graduate / professional 10.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.8%
Bachelor's or higher	31.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	513	3.9%
Kindergarten	764	5.8%
Elementary school	5,784	43.9%
High school	3,247	24.7%
College / grad school	2,858	21.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Manufacturing 14.1%

Retail trade 10.5%

Professional & management 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Public administration 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Construction 4.1%

Other services 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.8%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	5.0%
Production & transportation	17.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.8%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.1%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	5.7%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	14.5%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 17.6%

Under 18 years 26.4%

18 and over 14.2%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 32.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.3%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	6.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.9%
High blood pressure	29.5%
High cholesterol	27.0%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	21.0%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.5%
Visited dentist	59.0%
Cholesterol screening	85.5%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,364	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	34.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.6%
Public insurance	47.0%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	42,364	93.0%
Spanish	7,204	17.0%
Other Indo-European	651	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	814	1.9%
Other languages	5,236	12.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	35,863	78.7%
Born in same state	35,411	77.7%
Born in different state	26,550	58.3%
Foreign born	452	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	9,687	21.3%
Not a US citizen	6,020	62.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,088	6.8%
Polish	2,258	5%
French	1,674	3.7%
Arab	875	1.9%
German	405	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	360	0.8%
Irish	250	0.5%
English	231	0.5%
Norwegian	36	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55117

What city is ZIP code 55117 in?

ZIP code 55117 is primarily assigned to Saint Paul, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55117 in?

ZIP code 55117 falls within Ramsey County, Minnesota.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55117?

18% of residents in ZIP code 55117 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 55117?

ZIP code 55117 has an estimated population of 45,550 residents, with a density of 4,974 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55117?

The median household income in ZIP code 55117 is $70,010, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55117?

The median home value in ZIP code 55117 is $254,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 55117 in?

ZIP code 55117 observes the CST timezone.