St. Paul
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota
St. Paul is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, with 311,527 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 820 ft (250 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lilydale, 3.1 miles SW.
- 311,527residents (2020 Census)
- 820 ftelevation · 250 m
- 52.0 sq miland area · 134.6 km²
- 5,993 / sq mipopulation density
- 55155main ZIP code (16 in total)
About St. Paul
Saint Paul (often abbreviated to St. Paul) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Minnesota and the county seat of Ramsey County. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 311,527, making it Minnesota's second-most populous city and the 69th-most populous in the United States. Saint Paul and neighboring Minneapolis form the core of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, the third most populous in the Midwest with around 3.7 million residents.
The Minnesota State Capitol and the state government offices sit on a hill next to downtown Saint Paul overlooking a bend in the Mississippi River. Local cultural offerings include the Science Museum of Minnesota, the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, and the Minnesota History Center. Three of the region's professional sports teams play in Saint Paul: the Minnesota Wild and Frost (at the Grand Casino Arena) and Minnesota United FC (at Allianz Field). The minor-league baseball team the St. Paul Saints play at CHS Field, 10 miles (16 km) from their major-league affiliate the Minnesota Twins in downtown Minneapolis.
The Legislative Assembly of the Minnesota Territory established the Town of Saint Paul as its capital near existing Dakota Sioux settlements in November 1849. Named after a log chapel established by Lucien Galtier, it remained a town until 1854. The city rose to prominence as the headquarters of 19th-century industrialist James J. Hill's railroad empire, with his transcontinental Great Northern Railway then one of the nation's most dominant. Saint Paul has a mayor–council government. The mayor is Kaohly Her, who took office in 2026.
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Living in St. Paul
- Median household income
- $73,394
- Median home value
- $294,500
- Median rent
- $1,281/mo
- Median age
- 33.7
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St. Paul had 311,527 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 311,527 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,993 per sq mi (2,314 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
St. Paul at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Ramsey County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 311,527 (2020) |
| Land area | 51.98 sq mi (134.6 km²) |
| Water area | 4.12 sq mi (10.68 km²) |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9489° N, 93.1040° W |
| ZIP codes | 55155, 55101, 55102, 55103, 55104, 55105, 55106, 55107, 55108, 55113, 55114, 55116, 55117, 55118, 55119, 55130 |
| Official website | stpaul.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2758000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near St. Paul
- Lilydale3.1 mi SW
- West St. Paul3.3 mi S
- Falcon Heights4.4 mi NW
- Mendota Heights5.1 mi S
- Mendota5.1 mi SW
- Roseville5.2 mi NW
- Little Canada5.2 mi N
- South St. Paul5.2 mi SE
- Sunfish Lake5.3 mi S
- Lauderdale5.8 mi NW
- Maplewood6.0 mi NE
- Landfall6.2 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about St. Paul
What county is St. Paul in?
St. Paul is in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
What is the population of St. Paul, MN?
311,527 people lived in St. Paul at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of St. Paul, MN?
The main ZIP code is 55155. Other ZIP codes: 55101, 55102, 55103, 55104, 55105, 55106, 55107, 55108, 55113, 55114, 55116, 55117.
What is the elevation of St. Paul?
820 feet (250 m) above sea level.
What towns are near St. Paul?
Lilydale (3.1 mi), West St. Paul (3.3 mi), Falcon Heights (4.4 mi), Mendota Heights (5.1 mi), Mendota (5.1 mi).
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