Question 1

Is 68873 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 68873 in St. Paul has a crime score of 95/100 — a high score indicating that reported crime rates are below the city average, meaning this area has relatively fewer incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent and property crime rates are well below the regional baseline. This score places 68873 among the safer ZIP codes in the St. Paul metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 68873?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 68873 has a school score of 73/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data for nearby public schools. Schools in 68873 perform near state averages on math and reading assessments — neither significantly above nor below the St. Paul district benchmark. For families with school-age children, the Full School Report for 68873 provides proficiency rates and enrollment data for each individual school. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 assessment data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 68873?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 68873 is approximately $246K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 68873 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 68873 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 68873 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 68873 has an overall NeighborScore of 75/100, placing it in the moderate range for St. Paul. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 75/100, 68873 scores similarly to the middle tier of St. Paul neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
ST PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	390	58%	54%
ST PAUL JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL	07–12	277	—	—

— ZIP 68873

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