| ZIP Code | 55763 |
|---|---|
| City | Makinen |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Area Code | 218 |
| Elevation | 1,429 ft |
| Latitude | 47.330498 |
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| Longitude | -92.232393 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27137 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 56.8 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.00 |
| Below Poverty | 8.4% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.2% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 8% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 140 (37.6%) |
| Some College | 32 (8.6%) |
| Associates | 69 (18.5%) |
| Bachelors | 42 (11.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 89 (23.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,923 ≈ Avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $167,000 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 687 |
| Vacant Units | 453 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.00 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 687 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 453 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.00 |
ZIP code 55763 is located in Makinen, Minnesota, within St. Louis County. With a population of 467, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 56.8 years. Economically, 55763 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,923 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 55763 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $167,000 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 91.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 19% since 2019.
The population of 55763 is primarily White (99.36%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.4%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 55763 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 55763 in Makinen, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 467 residents, a median household income of $71,923, and a median home value of $167,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.