| ZIP Code | 55742 |
|---|---|
| City | Goodland |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Itasca County |
| Area Code | 218 |
| Elevation | 1,415 ft |
| Latitude | 47.171024 |
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| Longitude | -93.144843 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27061 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 53.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.95 |
| Below Poverty | 14.4% ▲ 44% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.5% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.8% ▼ 63% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 66 (37.9%) |
| Some College | 15 (8.6%) |
| Associates | 17 (9.8%) |
| Bachelors | 37 (21.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 37 (21.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,944 ▼ 19% below avg ↓ 6% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $192,800 ▼ 31% below avg ↓ 2% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 235 |
| Vacant Units | 121 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.95 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 235 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 121 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.95 |
ZIP code 55742 is located in Goodland, Minnesota, within Itasca County. With a population of 222, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 53.6 years. Economically, 55742 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,944 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 55742 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $192,800 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 95.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 2% since 2019.
The population of 55742 is primarily White (97.75%). Residents are well-educated — 42.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.4%. Household income has declined by 6% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 55742 stands at 1.8%, which is well below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 55742 in Goodland, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 222 residents, a median household income of $61,944, and a median home value of $192,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.