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ZIP 55130

Pop. 17,775·Ramsey County·117th most expensive ZIP in Minnesota
Median rent (all units)
$1,126/mo
Year-over-Year
-12.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
-$836
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ZIP 55130 · $1,126
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,520
3 BR
$2,020
4 BR+
$2,270
Research median
$1,520/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$13,512/yr
At $1,126/mo median
Location
StateMN
CountyRamsey County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 12.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-12.0% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 55130 (Saint Paul, MN) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,775
Median income
$54,130
Median age
28.9
Renters
54%
Age distribution
32.7%
27.6%
21.6%
Under 1832.7%
18–3427.6%
35–5421.6%
55–6410%
65+8.1%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
20%
22.6%
45.6%
White20%
Black22.6%
Hispanic8.5%
Asian45.6%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
25.5%
23.4%
31%
20.2%
No HS diploma25.5%
HS diploma23.4%
Some college31%
Bachelor's+20.2%
Housing tenure
46%
54%
Owner46%
Renter54%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 55130 in Saint Paul, MN has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,840 → $54,130
up 18.1%
Population
19,606 → 17,775
down 9.3%
Renter share
58.1% → 54%
-4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
17.7% → 20.2%
+2.5 pts

Household income in the area moved from $45,840 to $54,130 across the same window, up 18.1% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 19,606 to 17,775 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.3% change. About 54% of households rent today, against 58.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 17.7% to 20.2%.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 55130 covers Saint Paul, MN. The median rent here is $1,126/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($54,130/yr), ZIP 55130 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 12.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 55130?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 55130 (Saint Paul, MN) is $1,126. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 55130 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 55130's median rent of $1,126/mo is $836 (43%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 55130 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55130 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Minnesota, ranking #117 out of 120 ZIPs at $1,126/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 55130?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,126/mo in ZIP 55130. The local median household income is $54,130/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55130?

Rent in ZIP 55130 has decreased 12.0% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 55130 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 55130 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,126/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($54,130/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 55130 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 55130 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54% of ZIP 55130 households are renters, while 46% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 55130 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 55130 compare to the rest of Saint Paul?

ZIP 55130 is more affordable than Saint Paul overall. At $1,126/mo, it's $369 below the Saint Paul citywide median of $1,495/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 55130 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 55130 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,126/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 55130's median household income ($54,130/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 55130 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.35–9.85%
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