PlainZIP

Eveleth, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55734

St. Louis County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,213
24/sq mi
$62,703
Median income
$158,700
Median home value
25.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Eveleth pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55734 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55734 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Eveleth, St. Louis County, Minnesota, home to 6,213 residents across 257.8 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55734 reports a modest median household income of $62,703 (24% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $37,011. Local economic indicators show a 13.0% poverty rate alongside 3.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $158,700 for a typical home value (38% below the state average), with rent averaging $915 a month; 77.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 55734, plus 6 more within St. Louis County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 55734

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eveleth, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55734.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55734, Eveleth, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,213

Population

257.8

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55734?

40.8

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 93.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$62,703

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$37,011

Per Capita Income

13.0%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55734 ranks nationally

Eveleth, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$62,703 34th percentile higher than 34% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,370

Total Housing Units

2,783

Occupied Units

587

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.5%
Renter 22.5%

$158,700

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$915

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

244

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+144%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55734 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 160
2021 +10.5% 177
2022 +22.8% 218
2023 +9.4% 238
2024 +2.6% 244

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 109 business establishments in ZIP 55734, employing approximately 1,600 people with a combined annual payroll of $98,780,000.

109

Businesses

1,600

Employees

$98.8M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 18 16.5%
Retail trade 16 14.7%
Accommodation and food services 13 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 12 11.0%
Construction 10 9.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 9.2%
Manufacturing 5 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.7%
Finance and insurance 4 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 3.7%
Wholesale trade 3 2.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 55734 vs 55766 →

ZIP 55734 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55734 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
55766 Melrude, MN 43 7.2 mi
55741 Gilbert, MN 3,164 8.1 mi

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Pop: 26,246
55803 standard
Duluth, MN
Pop: 17,431
55746 standard
Hibbing, MN
Pop: 17,228
55804 standard
Duluth, MN
Pop: 14,592
55812 standard
Duluth, MN
Pop: 10,924
55805 standard
Duluth, MN
Pop: 10,194

Related Areas

St. Louis County Eveleth, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55734 in? ▼
ZIP code 55734 (Eveleth) is located in St. Louis County, Minnesota. St. Louis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-louis-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55734? ▼
ZIP code 55734 in Eveleth, MN has a population of 6,213 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55734? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55734 is $62,703, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55734? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55734 is $158,700, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55734? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55734 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55734? ▼
ZIP code 55734 has 109 business establishments employing approximately 1,600 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55734? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55734 are: Health care and social assistance (18), Retail trade (16), Accommodation and food services (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55734? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55734 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55734? ▼
In ZIP code 55734, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 55734? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55734 is 21.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55734? ▼
In ZIP code 55734, approximately 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55734? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55734 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.