ZIP Code · MN

ZIP 55130

Part of Saint Paul, MN

Pop. 17,775·Ramsey County·112th most expensive ZIP in Minnesota

Median rent (all units)

$1,225/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.2%

Month-over-Month

-0.4%

vs US Median

-$707

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 55130 · $1,225

More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Minnesota

Rent in ZIP 55130 changed +2.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 102 Minnesota ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($54,130) is $1,353 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,250); a 2-bedroom is $1,520.

Rank in Saint Paul

1st cheapest of 12 ZIP codes in Saint Paul.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 55130. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$14,700/yr

At $1,225/mo median

Location

CitySaint Paul

StateMN

CountyRamsey 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 (+2.2% 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%

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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 55130 covers Saint Paul, MN. The median rent here is $1,225/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($54,130/yr), ZIP 55130 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $49,000/year (about $24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,225/mo in ZIP 55130. The local median household income is $54,130/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55130?

Rent in ZIP 55130 has risen 2.2% over the past year.

How does ZIP 55130 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55130 is one of the more affordable among Minnesota ZIP codes for rent, ranking #112 of 123 at $1,225/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 55130 changed +2.2%, against a typical +3.4% across the 102 Minnesota ZIP codes Zillow tracks.