55731 ZIP Code, Ely, MN
55731 is a ZIP code in Ely, Minnesota — mostly in Lake County (50% of its land), with smaller parts in St. Louis County. It covers 1,607 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 55796 and 55782. 5,361 people live here in 2,881 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (75%). Median household income is $62,008, below the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 60.3, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ely, MN
- County: Lake County
- Land area: 1,607 sq mi
- Population: 5,361
- Median household income: $62,008
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,361 |
| Households | 2,881 |
| Median household income | $62,008 |
| Income per person | $42,041 |
| Median age | 60.3 |
| Homeowners | 75.0% |
| Median home value | $206,000 |
| Median rent | $644 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 15.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 9.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.1% |
| Broadband internet | 88.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 8.7% |
| $10–15K | 3.9% |
| $15–25K | 7.6% |
| $25–35K | 12.8% |
| $35–50K | 10.3% |
| $50–75K | 13.6% |
| $75–100K | 13.4% |
| $100–150K | 16.2% |
| $150–200K | 9.1% |
| $200K+ | 4.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 4.8% |
| 10–19 | 8.5% |
| 20–24 | 4.9% |
| 25–34 | 10.0% |
| 35–44 | 7.9% |
| 45–54 | 6.9% |
| 55–64 | 20.9% |
| 65–74 | 22.7% |
| 75+ | 13.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 20.0% |
| Owned outright | 24.2% |
| Rented | 14.6% |
| Vacant | 41.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 84.4% |
| Townhome | 0.8% |
| 2–4 units | 4.4% |
| 5–19 units | 1.7% |
| 20+ units | 6.5% |
| Mobile / other | 2.2% |
Businesses in 55731
252 business establishments with 1,449 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 45
- Construction: 37
- Retail Trade: 36
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 26
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 19
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 16
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 16
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 14
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
Areas that include 55731
- Ely, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Winton, MN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Lake County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- St. Louis County ZIP codes — 48 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 55731, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 55731 in?
- 55731 is a Ely, MN mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 55731 in?
- 55731 is mostly in Lake County (50% of its land), with smaller parts in St. Louis County.
- What is the population of 55731?
- About 5,361 people (±197), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,494.
- What is the median household income in 55731?
- $62,008 (±$6,917), 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 55731?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 55731 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 55731?
- The closest, measured center to center: 55796 (5 mi, Winton) and 55782 (23.8 mi, Soudan).
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