Keskussairaala-alue-Kimpinen
53130 · Lappeenranta · Etelä-Karjala
In brief
Keskussairaala-alue-Kimpinen (53130) has 672 residents, 1% of the population of Lappeenranta. The age structure is close to Lappeenranta's: 24% of residents are aged 16 to 34 and 23% are 65 or over. 53% of households are people living alone and 14% are families with children.
Almost all homes are in blocks of flats (90%). Homes are smaller on average than in Lappeenranta (58.9 m² compared with 74.7 m²). 73% of households rent their home, more than in Lappeenranta (41%). This is the highest share among the postal code areas of Lappeenranta. There are too few sales for the area to have its own price, so the one-bedroom price of €2,130 per m² is that of price area Lappeenranta 1. The price equals 11.7 years of rent at €15.15 per m² a month in new leases.
The median disposable monetary income of residents is €26,501 a year, about €2,208 a month: 8% higher than in Lappeenranta and about the same as in Finland. 11% of the labour force is unemployed, less than in Lappeenranta (14%). The area is a place of work: it has 2,129 jobs, 3.17 for every resident.
The number of residents has fallen by 6% since 2014, while it has stayed level in Lappeenranta.
Rank among the city's areas
Jobs per resident
3.17
The highest of 30 areas in Lappeenranta
Lappeenranta 0.43
Homes in small houses
5%
The lowest of 30 areas in Lappeenranta
Lappeenranta 44%
Households renting
73%
The highest of 30 areas in Lappeenranta
Lappeenranta 41%
University or college degree
42%
3rd highest of 30 areas in Lappeenranta
Lappeenranta 34%
Key figures
Residents and households 2024, prices and rents from the latest quarters
- Price per m², 1 bedroom
- €2,130
- Figure for Lappeenranta 1
- Lappeenranta€1,576
- Rent per m², 1 bedroom
- €15.15
- Figure for Lappeenranta 1
- Lappeenranta€13.63
- Residents
- 672
- -5.8% since 2014
- Mean age46.0
- Disposable monetary income, median
- €26,501
- +22.9% since 2014
- a year, about €2,208 a month
- Lappeenranta€24,611
- Finland€26,351
- Households renting
- 73%
- of 404 households
- Lappeenranta41%
- Finland38%
- University or college degree
- 42%
- of residents aged 18 or over
- Lappeenranta34%
- Finland36%
Housing costs
There are too few sales for the area to have its own price, so the one-bedroom price of €2,130 per m² is that of price area Lappeenranta 1. The price equals 11.7 years of rent at €15.15 per m² a month in new leases.
Price per m²
€2,130
Figure for Lappeenranta 1
Sales of old flats in blocks of flats, 2026 Q2, 33 sales
Rent per m² a month
€15.15
Figure for Lappeenranta 1
New leases, non-subsidised flats, 2026 Q3
Lappeenranta: €13.63
Middle half of sales, € per m²
- Price-to-rent ratio
- 11.7 years
- Lappeenranta: 9.6
- Gross rental yield
- 8.5%
- Lappeenranta: 10.4%
- Middle half of rents, € a month
- 650–€780
- Figure for Lappeenranta 1, 2026 Q3
- Maintenance charge
- €4.55
- Average per m² a month, Finland outside Greater Helsinki, 2025
- Change a year
- 10 yrs5 yrsPrice-2.5%-3.6%Rent+1.0%+0.7%
- Average of the price index (Lappeenranta 1) and rent index (Lappeenranta)
Source: Statistics Finland
Statistics Finland has published no yearly prices for this postal code area in recent years, because there were too few sales.
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The area is among the three highest or lowest postal code areas of Lappeenranta in 3 of 8 figures: households renting, university or college degree, average home size.
Median disposable income10/30
€21,740Hujakkala€30,200HanhijärviLappeenranta €24,611Keskussairaala-alue-Kimpinen €26,501€21,740Hujakkala€30,200HanhijärviHouseholds renting1/30
0%Hanhijärvi73%Keskussairaala-alue-KimpinenLappeenranta 41%Keskussairaala-alue-Kimpinen 73%0%Hanhijärvi73%Keskussairaala-alue-KimpinenAged 16 to 345/30
8%Pulsa37%Pallo-Tysterniemi-LeiriLappeenranta 25%Keskussairaala-alue-Kimpinen 24%8%Pulsa37%Pallo-Tysterniemi-LeiriAged 65 or over23/30
13%Kourulanmäki44%HujakkalaLappeenranta 25%Keskussairaala-alue-Kimpinen 23%13%Kourulanmäki44%HujakkalaFamilies with children23/30
8%Pulsa36%RutolaLappeenranta 17%Keskussairaala-alue-Kimpinen 14%8%Pulsa36%RutolaUniversity or college degree3/30
17%Hujakkala46%KourulanmäkiLappeenranta 34%Keskussairaala-alue-Kimpinen 42%17%Hujakkala46%KourulanmäkiUnemployment22/30
5%Hanhijärvi22%KivisalmiLappeenranta 14%Keskussairaala-alue-Kimpinen 11%5%Hanhijärvi22%KivisalmiAverage home size28/30
56.9 m²Pallo-Tysterniemi-Leiri128.3 m²RapattilaLappeenranta 74.7 m²Keskussairaala-alue-Kimpinen 58.9 m²56.9 m²Pallo-Tysterniemi-Leiri128.3 m²Rapattila
Residents
Age
The age structure is close to Lappeenranta's: 24% of residents are aged 16 to 34 and 23% are 65 or over.
Keskussairaala-alue-KimpinenLappeenranta
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of residents in each age group.
Main activity
Employed people make up 48% of residents, more than in Lappeenranta (40%).
- Keskussairaala-alue-Kimpinen48%26%
- Lappeenranta40%28%13%
- Finland43%26%15%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of all residents. Unemployment is counted for ages 16 to 64.
- Mean age
- 46.0
- Lappeenranta: 45.0
- Unemployed, share of the labour force
- 11%
- Lappeenranta: 14%
- Household size
- 1.7
- Lappeenranta: 1.8
- Floor area per person
- 38.0 m²
- Lappeenranta: 41.7 m²
Households and homes
Tenure
73% of households rent their home, more than in Lappeenranta (41%). This is the highest share among the postal code areas of Lappeenranta.
- Keskussairaala-alue-Kimpinen27%73%
- Lappeenranta58%41%
- Finland61%38%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of households.
Dwellings
Almost all homes are in blocks of flats (90%). Homes are smaller on average than in Lappeenranta (58.9 m² compared with 74.7 m²).
- Keskussairaala-alue-Kimpinen90%
- Lappeenranta55%44%
- Finland48%50%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of dwellings by building type.
Household types
53% of households are people living alone and 14% are families with children.
Keskussairaala-alue-KimpinenLappeenranta
- Living alone53%, Lappeenranta 50%
- Living alone, under 3513%, Lappeenranta 15%
- Couple under 35, no children6%, Lappeenranta 4%
- With children14%, Lappeenranta 17%
- With a child under 32%, Lappeenranta 3%
- Single parent6%, Lappeenranta 4%
- All members aged 18–6457%, Lappeenranta 49%
- At least one member 65 or over30%, Lappeenranta 34%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of households. A household can belong to several types.
- Average dwelling size
- 58.9 m²
- Lappeenranta: 74.7 m²
- Dwellings
- 487
- Summer cottages
- 0
Education and income
Highest qualification
42% of adults have a university or college degree, more than in Lappeenranta (34%). This is the 3rd highest share among the postal code areas of Lappeenranta.
- Keskussairaala-alue-Kimpinen13%39%27%15%
- Lappeenranta21%37%23%11%
- Finland22%36%22%13%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of residents aged 18 or over.
Income groups
20% of adults are in Finland's lowest-earning fifth and 21% in the highest, close to 20% each.
- Keskussairaala-alue-Kimpinen20%59%21%
- Lappeenranta24%61%16%
- Finland20%60%20%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of residents aged 18 or over in each national income group. Across Finland the groups hold 20%, 60% and 20% of adults.
- Inhabitants' disposable monetary income, median
- €26,501
- a year, about €2,208 a month
- Lappeenranta: €24,611
- Households' disposable monetary income, median
- €34,411
- a year, about €2,868 a month
- Lappeenranta: €33,379
- University or college degree
- 42%
- Lappeenranta: 34%
Jobs
The area is a place of work: it has 2,129 jobs, 3.17 for every resident.
Largest industries
Keskussairaala-alue-KimpinenLappeenranta
- Health and social work92%, Lappeenranta 22%
- Public administration and defence6%, Lappeenranta 6%
- Information and communication1%, Lappeenranta 3%
- Accommodation and food services0%, Lappeenranta 4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation0%, Lappeenranta 2%
- Other services0%, Lappeenranta 2%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of jobs with a known industry.
- Jobs located here
- 2,129
- Jobs per resident
- 3.17
- People working in the area divided by people living there
- Lappeenranta: 0.43
Sectors
- Keskussairaala-alue-Kimpinen100%
- Lappeenranta22%77%
- Finland20%77%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024
Change since 2010
The number of residents has fallen by 6% since 2014, while it has stayed level in Lappeenranta. Median income has risen by 23% since 2014, at the same pace as in Lappeenranta.
Permanent residents at the end of each year. Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo.
Income after taxes and compulsory payments, including transfers received. Euros of each year, not adjusted for inflation. Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo.
Neighbouring areas
Definitions and sources
- Residents
- People whose permanent home was in the area on 31 December, placed by the coordinates of their building. About 1% of residents have no coordinates and appear only in city figures.
- Income
- Disposable monetary income of residents aged 18 or over: earnings, business and property income and transfers received, minus taxes and other transfers paid. In euros of each year.
- Households
- People living permanently in the same dwelling. Household types overlap.
- Prices
- Average debt-free prices per m² of old flats in housing companies. A postal code area with too few sales gets the figure of its price area or city.
- Rents
- Average rents per m² of non-subsidised flats in new leases, by rent area.
- Small areas
- Statistics Finland withholds details of areas with fewer than 30 residents, households or adults, with fewer than 10 dwellings or only one building, or with fewer than 10 jobs.
Source: Statistics Finland: postal code area statistics (Paavo) 2024, prices of old dwellings, rents of dwellings (CC BY 4.0).