US ZIP Code
55796

Winton, MN

St. Louis County  ·  Minnesota

● Active
👥 113 Population
💰 $56,429 Median HH Income
▼ 26% below avg
🎂 62.6 Median Age
🏠 $95,000 Median Home Value
▼ 66% below avg
🎓 34.1% College Grads
▼ 12% below avg
📊 5.0% Unemployment
≈ Avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code55796
CityWinton
StateMinnesota (MN)
CountySt. Louis County
Area Code218
Elevation1,330 ft
Latitude47.930019
Longitude-91.795004
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS27137
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 57.5% (65) Female 42.5% (48) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Other: 4.4%Race
White92.9%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
2%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
18%
65+
30%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.6 yrs
Avg Household Size1.88
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads34.1% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma2 (2.3%)
HS Graduate35 (39.8%)
Some College6 (6.8%)
Associates15 (17%)
Bachelors8 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree22 (25%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 39.8%Some College: 6.8%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 25%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad39.8%
Some College6.8%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate25.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.3%Renter: 21.7%Tenure
Owner78.3%
Renter21.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–100k
23%
$100k–150k
19%
$150k–200k
9%
$200k–300k
4%
$300k–500k
6%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,429 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$95,000 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$775/mo
Total Units96
Vacant Units36
Avg HH Size1.88

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–50k
9%
$50k–75k
34%
$75k–100k
16%
$100k–150k
10%
$150k–200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
79%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
71%

Summary

Total Units96
Vacant36
Owner Occupied78.3%
Renter Occupied21.7%
Avg HH Size1.88
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 55796 is in Winton, MN, in St. Louis County.
ZIP code 55796 is located in Minnesota (MN).
ZIP code 55796 is in St. Louis County, MN.
ZIP 55796 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 55796 is 113 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 55796 is $56,429 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 55796 is $95,000 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 55796

ZIP code 55796 is located in Winton, Minnesota, within St. Louis County. With a population of 113, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 62.6 years. Economically, 55796 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,429 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 55796 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $95,000 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $775 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.

The population of 55796 is primarily White (92.92%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.1%.

The unemployment rate in 55796 stands at 5.0%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.

Overall, ZIP code 55796 in Winton, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 113 residents, a median household income of $56,429, and a median home value of $95,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.