| ZIP Code | 55615 |
|---|---|
| City | Tofte |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Cook County |
| Area Code | 218 |
| Elevation | 1,715 ft |
| Latitude | 47.746544 |
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| Longitude | -90.85118 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.6 yrs ↓ 36% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 16.1% ▲ 61% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.3% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.1% ▲ 25% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 85 (30.9%) |
| Some College | 26 (9.5%) |
| Associates | 45 (16.4%) |
| Bachelors | 36 (13.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 83 (30.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,893 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $235,300 ▼ 16% below avg ↓ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,266/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 401 |
| Vacant Units | 236 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 401 |
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| Vacant | 236 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
ZIP code 55615 is located in Tofte, Minnesota, within Cook County. With a population of 405, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.6 years. Economically, 55615 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,893 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 55615 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $235,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,266 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 55615 is majority White (69.38%). Residents are well-educated — 43.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.1%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 55615 stands at 6.1%, which is above the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 49%.
Overall, ZIP code 55615 in Tofte, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 405 residents, a median household income of $60,893, and a median home value of $235,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.