| ZIP Code | 55717 |
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| City | Canyon |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Area Code | 218 |
| Elevation | 1,430 ft |
| Latitude | 47.068751 |
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| Longitude | -92.387215 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27137 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 56.4 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 5.0% ▼ 50% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.5% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 28% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 53 (28.3%) |
| Some College | 19 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 30 (16%) |
| Bachelors | 33 (17.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 52 (27.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $93,250 ▲ 22% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $288,600 ≈ Avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 335 |
| Vacant Units | 229 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 335 |
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| Vacant | 229 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
ZIP code 55717 is located in Canyon, Minnesota, within St. Louis County. With a population of 241, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 56.4 years. Economically, 55717 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $93,250 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 55717 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $288,600 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 92.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 19% since 2019.
The population of 55717 is primarily White (93.36%). Residents are well-educated — 45.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.0%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 55717 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 55717 in Canyon, MN is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 241 residents, a median household income of $93,250, and a median home value of $288,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.