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ZIP 55102

Pop. 19,630·Ramsey County·65th most expensive ZIP in Minnesota
Median rent (all units)
$1,642/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$323
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ZIP 55102 · $1,642
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,290
1 BR
$1,450
2 BR
$1,770
3 BR
$2,340
4 BR+
$2,620
Research median
$1,770/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
$19,704/yr
At $1,642/mo median
Location
StateMN
CountyRamsey County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.3% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 55102 (Saint Paul, MN) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 56.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,630
Median income
$76,406
Median age
39.9
Renters
55.1%
Age distribution
31%
24.9%
14.4%
18.9%
Under 1810.9%
18–3431%
35–5424.9%
55–6414.4%
65+18.9%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
76.1%
White76.1%
Black10.9%
Hispanic4.9%
Asian4.3%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
15%
23.5%
56.4%
No HS diploma5%
HS diploma15%
Some college23.5%
Bachelor's+56.4%
Housing tenure
44.9%
55.1%
Owner44.9%
Renter55.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 55102 in Saint Paul, MN has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,391 → $1,642
up 18.0%
Income
$64,270 → $76,406
up 18.9%
Population
18,956 → 19,630
up 3.6%
Renter share
55.3% → 55.1%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
54% → 56.4%
+2.4 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 55102 in Saint Paul, MN has shifted from $1,391 to $1,642, up 18.0% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $64,270 to $76,406 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.9% shift. Census counts show ZIP 55102 in Saint Paul, MN adding about 674 residents over the five-year window, up 3.6% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 54% to 56.4% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 55102 in Saint Paul, MN reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 55102 covers Saint Paul, MN. The median rent here is $1,642/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($76,406/yr), ZIP 55102 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 55102?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 55102 (Saint Paul, MN) is $1,642. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 55102 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 55102's median rent of $1,642/mo is $323 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 55102 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55102 falls in the middle range for Minnesota, ranking #65 out of 123 ZIPs at $1,642/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 55102?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,642/mo in ZIP 55102. The local median household income is $76,406/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55102?

Rent in ZIP 55102 has increased 8.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 55102 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 55102 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,642/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($76,406/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 55102 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 55102 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.1% of ZIP 55102 households are renters, while 44.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 55102 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 55102 compare to the rest of Saint Paul?

ZIP 55102 is pricier than Saint Paul as a whole. At $1,642/mo, it's $162 above the Saint Paul citywide median of $1,480/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 55102 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 55102 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,642/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 55102's median household income ($76,406/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 55102 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.35–9.85%
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