ZIP Code 55117

In ZIP code 55117, on Saint Paul's northern edge, a median home value of $280,500 meets a county property tax rate of 1.21%, which works out to roughly $3,394 a year in taxes. With median household income at $70,771, that levy absorbs about 4.8% of a household's annual earnings before any mortgage payment. Per-capita income sits lower, at $33,179, so the weight of ownership varies widely from household to household. A combined sales tax rate of 9.88% adds further cost to everyday purchases, trimming what buyers can devote to housing.