55122 ZIP Code — Saint Paul, MN
Dakota County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55122 is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, within Dakota County. It covers approximately 10.77 square miles and serves a population of 31,494 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 952.
About ZIP code 55122
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $328,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
The gap between median ($90,306) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
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 high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
31,494
population
10.77
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55122 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55122
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55122. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Saint Paul | Acceptable |
| Saint Paul | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
55425 Minneapolis (2.9 mi)
55123 Saint Paul (3 mi)
55121 Saint Paul (3.1 mi)
55124 Saint Paul (3.9 mi)
55420 Minneapolis (4.4 mi)
55450 Minneapolis (5.4 mi)
55120 Saint Paul (5.4 mi)
55111 Saint Paul (5.6 mi)
55431 Minneapolis (5.8 mi)
55423 Minneapolis (6.4 mi)
55077 Inver Grove Heights (6.7 mi)
55068 Rosemount (7.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 31,494 |
| Population density | 2,924 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.77 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.47 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.8028 |
| Longitude | -93.1977 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 952 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.3% | 26.0% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.5% | 30.2% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.3% | 32.9% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 10.8% | 11.0% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
31,494
Population
2,924
People per sq mi
39.4
Median age
$90,306
Median household income
$49,944
Per capita income
$328,200
Median home value
$1,481
Median monthly rent
69.1%
Home ownership
8.6%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
9,731
Housing units
46.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
762
Under 5
783
845
5–9
868
1,011
10–14
1,040
992
15–19
1,020
1,019
20–24
1,048
2,212
25–34
2,273
2,029
35–44
2,085
2,061
45–54
2,119
1,063
55–59
1,093
1,021
60–64
1,049
1,637
65–74
1,682
641
75–84
658
238
85+
245
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,765 | 21.5% |
| 18 and over | 24,729 | 78.5% |
| 65 and over | 5,101 | 16.2% |
| Median age | 39.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68.5%
Black or African American
12.9%
Asian
8.4%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic or Latino
3.6%
Other race
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,382 | 68.5% |
| Black or African American | 4,229 | 12.9% |
| Asian | 2,745 | 8.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,498 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,170 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 541 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 84 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.3% | 26.0% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.5% | 30.2% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.3% | 32.9% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 10.8% | 11.0% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
1.2%
$15k–$25k
4.0%
$25k–$35k
5.8%
$35k–$50k
9.7%
$50k–$75k
16.5%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
19.8%
$150k–$200k
11.4%
$200k+
14.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.4% |
| $200k+ | 14.7% |
| Median income | $90,306 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.1%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
2.0%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k–$300k
29.1%
$300k–$500k
44.5%
$500k–$1M
13.6%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $328,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,481 |
| Owner occupied | 69.1% |
| Renter occupied | 30.9% |
| Vacant | 3.0% |
| Single-family detached | 47.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 18.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 34.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.1% |
| 3 or more | 18.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 82.7% |
| Electricity | 15.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,252 | 46.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,167 | 8.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,196 | 16.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,877 | 28.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,875 | 28.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,785 | 28.1% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.9% | 31.2% |
| Married | 52.2% | 47.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 6.0% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 14.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
2.1%
HS graduate
17.3%
Some college, no degree
22.0%
Associate's degree
10.2%
Bachelor's degree
30.9%
Graduate / professional
15.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 46.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 382 | 5.5% |
| Kindergarten | 219 | 3.1% |
| Elementary school | 3,013 | 43.1% |
| High school | 1,842 | 26.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,529 | 21.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Manufacturing
12.6%
Professional & management
12.5%
Finance & real estate
10.3%
Retail trade
8.7%
Transportation & utilities
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Other services
5.6%
Construction
3.8%
Public administration
3.2%
Information
2.1%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.4% |
| Service | 13.8% |
| Sales & office | 19.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.5% |
| Production & transportation | 11.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.6% |
| Government | 13.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.9% |
| Carpool | 9.9% |
| Public transit | 2.8% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 15.3% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.0 |
Poverty
All people
8.6%
Under 18 years
16.0%
18 and over
6.7%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
16.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.7% |
| Retirement income | 23.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.4% |
| High blood pressure | 24.6% |
| High cholesterol | 26.6% |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 18.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.7% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.4% |
| Binge drinking | 19.8% |
| No physical activity | 16.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.3% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.5% |
| Poor mental health | 12.1% |
| Poor physical health | 7.2% |
| No health insurance | 9.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.9% |
| Visited dentist | 71.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 6.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,556 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.4% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 and over | 24.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.3% |
| Public insurance | 30.3% |
| No insurance | 4.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 29,949 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 1,931 | 6.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 355 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 189 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 796 | 2.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,895 | 85.4% |
| Born in same state | 26,545 | 84.3% |
| Born in different state | 18,902 | 60.0% |
| Foreign born | 350 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,599 | 14.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,975 | 64.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 3,274 | 10.4% |
| Italian | 3,250 | 10.3% |
| French | 2,077 | 6.6% |
| English | 935 | 3% |
| Arab | 460 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 374 | 1.2% |
| German | 335 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 56 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 19 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.8% |
| Internet access | 97.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55122
What city is ZIP code 55122 in?
ZIP code 55122 is primarily assigned to Saint Paul, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55122 in?
ZIP code 55122 falls within Dakota County, Minnesota.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 55122?
47% 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 55122?
The median home value in ZIP code 55122 is $328,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 55122?
ZIP code 55122 has an estimated population of 31,494 residents, with a density of 2,925 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 55122?
The median household income in ZIP code 55122 is $90,306, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 55122 in?
ZIP code 55122 observes the CST timezone.