55797 ZIP Code, Wrenshall, MN
55797 is a ZIP code in Wrenshall, Minnesota in Carlton County. It covers 66 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 55718, 55749 and 55808. 1,457 people live here in 613 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (94%). Median household income is $87,039, close to the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 46.2, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Wrenshall, MN
- County: Carlton County
- Land area: 66 sq mi
- Population: 1,457
- Median household income: $87,039
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,457 |
| Households | 613 |
| Median household income | $87,039 |
| Income per person | $39,269 |
| Median age | 46.2 |
| Homeowners | 94.1% |
| Median home value | $257,400 |
| Median rent | $1,284 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% |
| Broadband internet | 88.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.8% |
| $10–15K | 1.3% |
| $15–25K | 8.6% |
| $25–35K | 3.9% |
| $35–50K | 5.4% |
| $50–75K | 16.8% |
| $75–100K | 21.5% |
| $100–150K | 25.6% |
| $150–200K | 11.9% |
| $200K+ | 3.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.5% |
| 10–19 | 14.7% |
| 20–24 | 1.9% |
| 25–34 | 10.1% |
| 35–44 | 12.3% |
| 45–54 | 11.5% |
| 55–64 | 19.6% |
| 65–74 | 12.8% |
| 75+ | 7.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 57.3% |
| Owned outright | 32.9% |
| Rented | 5.5% |
| Vacant | 4.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 88.1% |
| Townhome | 0.9% |
| 2–4 units | 0.9% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.2% |
| Mobile / other | 9.8% |
Businesses in 55797
13 business establishments with 84 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 55718 — Mahtowa CDP, MN (7 mi)
- 55749 (9.6 mi)
- 55808 — Duluth city, MN (9.8 mi)
- 55733 — Esko CDP, MN (10.2 mi)
- 54836 (11.1 mi)
- 54880 — Superior city, WI (11.2 mi)
- 55707 — Mahtowa CDP, MN (13.1 mi)
- 55810 — Hermantown city, MN (13.9 mi)
Areas that include 55797
- Wrenshall, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Carlton County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 8: highest median household income in Carlton County
- No. 4 of 8: highest median home value in Carlton County
- No. 2 of 8: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Carlton County
- No. 4 of 8: highest share of households with children in Carlton County
- No. 2 of 8: highest median age in Carlton County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 55797, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 55797 in?
- 55797 is a Wrenshall, MN mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Wrenshall; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 55797 in?
- 55797 is in Carlton County.
- What is the population of 55797?
- About 1,457 people (±154), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,525.
- What is the median household income in 55797?
- $87,039 (±$5,192), 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 55797?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 55797 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 55797?
- The closest, measured center to center: 55718 (7 mi, Mahtowa), 55749 (9.6 mi), 55808 (9.8 mi, Duluth), 55733 (10.2 mi, Esko), 54836 (11.1 mi) and 54880 (11.2 mi, Superior).
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