ZIP Code 55117: Population, Income, Housing

State: MN
Total population: 44,697 Household income: $70,771 Rent: $1,194

Overview

Total population
44,697
Rent
$1,194
Year built
1966
Household income
$70,771
Per capita income
$33,179
Poverty rate
17.8%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.6 persons
Rent over 30% of income
48%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Minnesota
County
Ramsey County
City
St. Paul
Total population
44,697
Adults over 25
28,139
Total households
16,788
Household size
2.6 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$70,771
Per capita income
$33,179
Poverty rate
17.8%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
48%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,194
Year built
1966
Households that rent
38.7%
Households that own
61.3%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.4

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
42.3%
Black
16.4%
Asian
23.7%
Two or more races
12%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
11.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino
88.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
17,559 (81.8%)
Commute time to work
22 mins
Work from home
3,895 (18.2%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
31.4%
High school graduate or GED
24.6%
Some college or associate degree
12.6%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
31.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 55117 with: Ramsey County, MN Minneapolis metro area, MN-WI Minnesota United States

ZIP 55117

Total population44,697
Rent$1,194
Year built1966
Household income$70,771
Per capita income$33,179
Poverty rate17.8%
Unemployment rateN/A

Ramsey County, MN

Total population542,945
Rent$1,329
Year built1965
Household income$81,568
Per capita income$46,355
Poverty rate12.3%
Unemployment rate2.4%

Minneapolis Metro Area, MN-WI

Total population3,713,668
Rent$1,440
Year built1981
Household income$99,833
Per capita income$52,840
Poverty rate8.2%
Unemployment rate2.9%

Minnesota State

Total population5,739,445
Rent$1,280
Year built1979
Household income$89,062
Per capita income$48,237
Poverty rate9.3%
Unemployment rate3%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP55117 CountyRamsey, MNMetro AreaMinneapolis metro area, MN-WIStateMinnesotaCountryUnited States
Total population44,697542,9453,713,6685,739,445334,922,499
Rent$1,194$1,329$1,440$1,280$1,413
Year built19661965198119791980
Household income$70,771$81,568$99,833$89,062$80,734
Per capita income$33,179$46,355$52,840$48,237$44,673
Poverty rate17.8%12.3%8.2%9.3%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A2.4%2.9%3%4%

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Summary for 55117

Rent & Income

In 55117, the typical monthly rent is $1,194 and the typical household income is $70,771. Rent here is lower than Minnesota, and household income is lower than Minnesota. The estimated poverty rate is 17.8%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 38.7% of households. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 31.5% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 55117 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 55117 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 55117 compares in Minnesota (50 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,194 8 / 50 from lower rent $883 – $2,001
Household income $70,771 44 / 50 from higher income $51,966 – $155,430
Poverty rate 17.8% 45 / 50 from lower poverty 2.5% – 36.4%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Minnesota with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 55117

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 55117 places 8th out of 50 ZIP Codes in Minnesota. Throughout Minnesota, numbers span from $883 in ZIP 56401 up to $2,001 in ZIP 55347.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 44th out of 50 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $51,966 in ZIP 55414 up to $155,430 in ZIP 55347.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 55117 comes 45th out of 50 ZIP Codes. In Minnesota as a whole, the range goes from 2.5% in ZIP 55347 up to 36.4% in ZIP 55414.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 55117 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,194 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 55117

Annual Household Income: $70,771

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 55117

Estimated Rate: 17.8%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 55117

In ZIP Code 55117, households that rent: 6,494 (38.7%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 6,494 38.7%
Owner-Occupied 10,294 61.3%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 55117

In ZIP Code 55117, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,119 (48%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 3,119 48%
Other renter households 3,375 52%
Total renter households 6,494 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 55117

Less than High School: 8,822 people (31.4%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,927 people (24.6%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,532 people (12.6%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 8,858 people (31.5%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 28,139

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.