South St. Paul
City in Dakota County, Minnesota
South St. Paul is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, with 20,759 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 719 ft (219 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Newport, 2.3 miles SE.
- 20,759residents (2020 Census)
- 719 ftelevation · 219 m
- 5.6 sq miland area · 14.6 km²
- 3,691 / sq mipopulation density
- 55075main ZIP code (2 in total)
About South St. Paul
South St. Paul is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States, immediately south and southeast of St. Paul and east of West St. Paul. The population was 20,759 at the 2020 census. The town was a major meat-packing location, and many residents are descended from immigrants of Southern European and Eastern European heritage, who came to work in the meat-packing plants in the early twentieth century.
A post office called "South St. Paul" has been in operation since 1888. The city was named based on its location, south of St. Paul.
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Living in South St. Paul
- Median household income
- $87,994
- Median home value
- $281,600
- Median rent
- $1,199/mo
- Median age
- 37.2
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South St. Paul had 20,759 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,759 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,691 per sq mi (1,425 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South St. Paul at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Dakota County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 20,759 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.62 sq mi (14.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.8880° N, 93.0405° W |
| ZIP codes | 55075, 55055 |
| Official website | southstpaul.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2761492 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South St. Paul
- Newport2.3 mi SE
- West St. Paul2.4 mi NW
- Sunfish Lake2.5 mi SW
- Inver Grove Heights4.2 mi S
- St. Paul Park4.3 mi SE
- Mendota Heights4.6 mi W
- Lilydale4.6 mi W
- St. Paul5.2 mi NW
- Landfall5.3 mi NE
- Woodbury5.9 mi E
- Mendota5.9 mi W
- Eagan7.8 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about South St. Paul
What county is South St. Paul in?
South St. Paul is in Dakota County, Minnesota.
What is the population of South St. Paul, MN?
20,759 people lived in South St. Paul at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South St. Paul, MN?
The main ZIP code is 55075. Other ZIP codes: 55055.
What is the elevation of South St. Paul?
719 feet (219 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South St. Paul?
Newport (2.3 mi), West St. Paul (2.4 mi), Sunfish Lake (2.5 mi), Inver Grove Heights (4.2 mi), St. Paul Park (4.3 mi).
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