ZIP Code 55603

ZIP code 55603 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1016.0 square miles in Finland, Lake County, Minnesota. The area is home to 508 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 55603 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55603 sits at $61,875 (25% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $34,812. The poverty rate stands at 14.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $216,700 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $675 per month, and 90.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55603 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.7, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 55603 sits relative to Minnesota and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →