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ZIP 55101

Pop. 7,911·Ramsey County·75th most expensive ZIP in Minnesota
Median rent (all units)
$1,548/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.4%
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
-$417
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ZIP 55101 · $1,548
More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,480
1 BR
$1,680
2 BR
$2,040
3 BR
$2,700
4 BR+
$3,020
Research median
$2,040/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,576/yr
At $1,548/mo median
Location
StateMN
CountyRamsey County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.4% YoY, +3.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 55101 (Saint Paul, MN) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 51.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,911
Median income
$64,863
Median age
37.7
Renters
78.8%
Age distribution
38.8%
24.5%
15.9%
16%
Under 184.8%
18–3438.8%
35–5424.5%
55–6415.9%
65+16%
Gender
52%
48%
Male52%
Female48%
Race & ethnicity
68.1%
12%
White68.1%
Black12%
Hispanic6.3%
Asian9.3%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
15.9%
28%
51.8%
No HS diploma4.3%
HS diploma15.9%
Some college28%
Bachelor's+51.8%
Housing tenure
21.2%
78.8%
Owner21.2%
Renter78.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 55101 in Saint Paul, MN has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,407 → $1,548
up 10.0%
Income
$66,292 → $64,863
down 2.2%
Population
7,606 → 7,911
up 4.0%
Renter share
75% → 78.8%
+3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
62.7% → 51.8%
-10.9 pts
Median age
35.4 → 37.7
+2.3 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 55101 in Saint Paul, MN has increased from $1,407 to $1,548, a 10.0% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $64,863 today, compared with $66,292 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 4.0% since 2021, moving from about 7,606 residents to roughly 7,911. Renters now make up 78.8% of households, compared with 75% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 51.8% of adults here, versus 62.7% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 55101 covers Saint Paul, MN. The median rent here is $1,548/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,040/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($64,863/yr), ZIP 55101 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 55101?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 55101 (Saint Paul, MN) is $1,548. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 55101 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 55101's median rent of $1,548/mo is $417 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 55101 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55101 falls in the middle range for Minnesota, ranking #75 out of 123 ZIPs at $1,548/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 55101?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,548/mo in ZIP 55101. The local median household income is $64,863/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55101?

Rent in ZIP 55101 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.4% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 55101 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 55101 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,548/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($64,863/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 55101 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 55101 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 78.8% of ZIP 55101 households are renters, while 21.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 55101 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 55101 compare to the rest of Saint Paul?

ZIP 55101 is pricier than Saint Paul as a whole. At $1,548/mo, it's $68 above the Saint Paul citywide median of $1,480/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 55101 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 55101 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,548/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 55101's median household income ($64,863/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 55101 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.35–9.85%
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