US ZIP Code
55779

Saginaw, MN

St. Louis County  ·  Minnesota

● Active
👥 3,981 Population ↑ 2% since 2019
💰 $98,958 Median HH Income
▲ 30% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019
🎂 42.5 Median Age ↓ 2% since 2019
🏠 $265,100 Median Home Value
≈ Avg ↑ 21% since 2019
🎓 36.0% College Grads
≈ Avg
📊 9.8% Unemployment
▲ 100% above avg ↑ 180% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code55779
CitySaginaw
StateMinnesota (MN)
CountySt. Louis County
Area Code218
Elevation1,334 ft
Latitude46.908739
Longitude-92.449133
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS27137
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 53.8% (2,142) Female 46.2% (1,839) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.4%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.6%Asian: 2.3%Other: 3.7%Race
White91.4%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.6%
Asian2.3%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.61
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads36.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment9.8% ▲ 100% above avg
No HS Diploma25 (0.9%)
HS Graduate858 (31.7%)
Some College309 (11.4%)
Associates539 (19.9%)
Bachelors225 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree749 (27.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 31.7%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 19.9%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 27.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad31.7%
Some College11.4%
Associates19.9%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate27.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.6%Renter: 11.4%Tenure
Owner88.6%
Renter11.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–100k
5%
$100k–150k
6%
$150k–200k
12%
$200k–300k
32%
$300k–500k
30%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$98,958 ▲ 30% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019
Median Home Value$265,100 ≈ Avg ↑ 21% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,637/mo ↑ 50% since 2019
Total Units1,709
Vacant Units239
Avg HH Size2.61

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–50k
7%
$50k–75k
15%
$75k–100k
17%
$100k–150k
26%
$150k–200k
13%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%

Summary

Total Units1,709
Vacant239
Owner Occupied88.6%
Renter Occupied11.4%
Avg HH Size2.61
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 55779 is in Saginaw, MN, in St. Louis County.
ZIP code 55779 is located in Minnesota (MN).
ZIP code 55779 is in St. Louis County, MN.
ZIP 55779 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 55779 is 3,981 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 55779 is $98,958 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 55779 is $265,100 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 55779

ZIP code 55779 is located in Saginaw, Minnesota, within St. Louis County. With a population of 3,981, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.5 years. Economically, 55779 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $98,958 is above the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 55779 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $265,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,637 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.

The population of 55779 is primarily White (91.38%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.6%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 55779 stands at 9.8%, which is more than double the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.

Overall, ZIP code 55779 in Saginaw, MN is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,981 residents, a median household income of $98,958, and a median home value of $265,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.