55709 ZIP Code, Bovey, MN
55709 is a ZIP code in Bovey, Minnesota in Itasca County. It covers 224 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 55786, 55764 and 55716. 4,628 people live here in 1,774 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (88%). Median household income is $75,652, below the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 45.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Bovey, MN
- County: Itasca County
- Land area: 224 sq mi
- Population: 4,628
- Median household income: $75,652
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,628 |
| Households | 1,774 |
| Median household income | $75,652 |
| Income per person | $36,571 |
| Median age | 45 |
| Homeowners | 87.8% |
| Median home value | $225,700 |
| Median rent | $981 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.5% |
| Broadband internet | 88.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.6% |
| $10–15K | 2.1% |
| $15–25K | 5.5% |
| $25–35K | 7.2% |
| $35–50K | 9.0% |
| $50–75K | 21.4% |
| $75–100K | 16.1% |
| $100–150K | 18.1% |
| $150–200K | 10.6% |
| $200K+ | 5.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.9% |
| 10–19 | 11.8% |
| 20–24 | 9.3% |
| 25–34 | 8.0% |
| 35–44 | 10.0% |
| 45–54 | 11.8% |
| 55–64 | 15.1% |
| 65–74 | 14.2% |
| 75+ | 8.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 35.5% |
| Owned outright | 25.7% |
| Rented | 8.4% |
| Vacant | 30.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.5% |
| Townhome | 0.2% |
| 2–4 units | 1.0% |
| 5–19 units | 1.5% |
| 20+ units | 0.1% |
| Mobile / other | 10.6% |
Businesses in 55709
52 business establishments with 323 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 17
- Retail Trade: 5
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting: 4
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 4
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 4
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 4
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
- Wholesale Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 55786 — Taconite city, MN (5.9 mi)
- 55764 — Marble city, MN (6.2 mi)
- 55716 — Calumet city, MN (7.6 mi)
- 55722 — Coleraine city, MN (8.7 mi)
- 55769 — Nashwauk city, MN (10.3 mi)
- 55775 — Nashwauk city, MN (12.3 mi)
- 55744 — Grand Rapids city, MN (13.4 mi)
- 55753 — Keewatin city, MN (13.7 mi)
Areas that include 55709
- Coleraine, MN ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Marble, MN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Bovey, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Taconite, MN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Calumet, MN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Itasca County ZIP codes — 27 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 11: highest median household income in Itasca County
- No. 5 of 11: highest median home value in Itasca County
- No. 3 of 11: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Itasca County
- No. 5 of 11: highest share of households with children in Itasca County
- No. 2 of 11: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Itasca County
- No. 4 of 11: lowest median age in Itasca County
- No. 3 of 11: fastest population growth in Itasca County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 55709, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 55709 in?
- 55709 is a Bovey, MN mailing address. By land area, 11% lies inside Taconite, 4% lies inside Coleraine and 1% lies inside Bovey; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 55709 in?
- 55709 is in Itasca County.
- What is the population of 55709?
- About 4,628 people (±444), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 4,199.
- What is the median household income in 55709?
- $75,652 (±$6,946), compared with $89,062 for Minnesota as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 55709?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 55709 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 55709?
- The closest, measured center to center: 55786 (5.9 mi, Taconite), 55764 (6.2 mi, Marble), 55716 (7.6 mi, Calumet), 55722 (8.7 mi, Coleraine), 55769 (10.3 mi, Nashwauk) and 55775 (12.3 mi, Nashwauk).
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