ZIP Code 55605

ZIP code 55605 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 188.3 square miles in Grand Portage, Cook County, Minnesota. The area is home to 565 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 55605 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55605 sits at $56,250 (32% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $29,910. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $140,200 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $521 per month, and 57.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55605 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 55605 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 →