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ZIP 55119

Pop. 44,567·Ramsey County·101st most expensive ZIP in Minnesota
Median rent (all units)
$1,413/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
-$552
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ZIP 55119 · $1,413
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,160
1 BR
$1,320
2 BR
$1,600
3 BR
$2,120
4 BR+
$2,370
Research median
$1,600/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
$16,956/yr
At $1,413/mo median
Location
StateMN
CountyRamsey County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.5% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 55119 (Saint Paul, MN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 33.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,567
Median income
$81,865
Median age
34.4
Renters
34.6%
Age distribution
27.3%
23.8%
23.9%
13.8%
Under 1827.3%
18–3423.8%
35–5423.9%
55–6411.2%
65+13.8%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
42.1%
18.7%
15%
21.1%
White42.1%
Black18.7%
Hispanic15%
Asian21.1%
Other3%
Education (25+)
26%
29%
33.1%
No HS diploma11.9%
HS diploma26%
Some college29%
Bachelor's+33.1%
Housing tenure
65.4%
34.6%
Owner65.4%
Renter34.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 55119 in Saint Paul, MN has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,113 → $1,413
up 27.0%
Income
$66,772 → $81,865
up 22.6%
Population
44,430 → 44,567
up 0.3%
Renter share
36.7% → 34.6%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
30.3% → 33.1%
+2.8 pts
Median age
33.8 → 34.4
+0.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 55119 in Saint Paul, MN has shifted from $1,113 to $1,413, up 27.0% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $66,772 to $81,865 across the same window, up 22.6% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has eased from 36.7% to 34.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 30.3% to 33.1% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 55119 in Saint Paul, MN look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 55119 covers Saint Paul, MN. The median rent here is $1,413/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,320/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,600/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($81,865/yr), ZIP 55119 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 55119?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 55119 (Saint Paul, MN) is $1,413. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 55119 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 55119's median rent of $1,413/mo is $552 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 55119 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55119 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Minnesota, ranking #101 out of 123 ZIPs at $1,413/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 55119?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,413/mo in ZIP 55119. The local median household income is $81,865/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55119?

Rent in ZIP 55119 has increased 5.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 55119 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 55119 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,413/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($81,865/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 55119 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 55119 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.6% of ZIP 55119 households are renters, while 65.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 55119 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 55119 compare to the rest of Saint Paul?

ZIP 55119 is more affordable than Saint Paul overall. At $1,413/mo, it's $67 below the Saint Paul citywide median of $1,480/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 55119 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 55119 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,413/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 55119's median household income ($81,865/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 55119 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.35–9.85%
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