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 Moderate-density area
- $62,703
- Median income Near-median income area
- $158,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 55734 (Eveleth, MN) rose +2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 238.1 in 2023 to 244.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,011. The poverty rate is 13.0%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $158,700 (38% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $915; owner occupancy is 77.5%.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Louis County, so 55734 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 55734?
40.8
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
1.5%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$37,011
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55734 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Eveleth, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,703 17th percentile higher than 17% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,370housing units
3,370
Total Housing Units
2,783
Occupied Units
587
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,700
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 55734
Eveleth (55734)
6,213 residents
- 55741
Gilbert (55741)
3,164 residents
- 55766 43
Melrude (55766)
43 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55734 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55734, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,213 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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