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ZIP 55118

Pop. 29,564·Dakota County·88th most expensive ZIP in Minnesota
Median rent (all units)
$1,486/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$479
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 55118 · $1,486
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,270
2 BR
$1,550
3 BR
$2,050
4 BR+
$2,300
Research median
$1,550/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
$17,832/yr
At $1,486/mo median
Location
StateMN
CountyDakota County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.7% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 55118 (West Saint Paul, MN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 45.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,564
Median income
$87,340
Median age
42.4
Renters
34.9%
Age distribution
19.1%
21.7%
23%
12.1%
24%
Under 1819.1%
18–3421.7%
35–5423%
55–6412.1%
65+24%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
74.5%
15.9%
White74.5%
Black4.5%
Hispanic15.9%
Asian1.5%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
19.9%
28.9%
45.5%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma19.9%
Some college28.9%
Bachelor's+45.5%
Housing tenure
65.1%
34.9%
Owner65.1%
Renter34.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 55118 in West Saint Paul, MN has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,938 → $87,340
up 19.7%
Population
28,774 → 29,564
up 2.7%
Renter share
33.3% → 34.9%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
44.1% → 45.5%
+1.4 pts

Household income in the area moved from $72,938 to $87,340 across the same window, up 19.7% versus 2021. The population has grown by 2.7% since 2021, moving from about 28,774 residents to roughly 29,564. Renters now make up 34.9% of households, compared with 33.3% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 55118 covers West Saint Paul, MN. The median rent here is $1,486/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,550/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($87,340/yr), ZIP 55118 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 55118?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 55118 (West Saint Paul, MN) is $1,486. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 55118 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 55118's median rent of $1,486/mo is $479 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 55118 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55118 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Minnesota, ranking #88 out of 123 ZIPs at $1,486/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 55118?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,486/mo in ZIP 55118. The local median household income is $87,340/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55118?

Rent in ZIP 55118 has increased 2.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 55118 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 55118 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,486/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($87,340/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 55118 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 55118 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.9% of ZIP 55118 households are renters, while 65.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 55118 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 55118 compare to the rest of West Saint Paul?

ZIP 55118 is pricier than West Saint Paul as a whole. At $1,486/mo, it's $58 above the West Saint Paul citywide median of $1,428/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 55118 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 55118 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,486/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 55118's median household income ($87,340/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 55118 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.35–9.85%
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