Gilbert, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55741
St. Louis County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,164
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,545
- Median income Near-median income area
- $164,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gilbert pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55741 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 55741 covers 169.2 square miles in Gilbert, St. Louis County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,164 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55741 reports a modest median household income of $69,545 (15% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,149. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 1.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $164,500 (36% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $819; owner occupancy is 85.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Louis County, so 55741 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 55741
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gilbert, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55741.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
Finance and insurance
3 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 55741, Gilbert, 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
3,164
Population
169.2
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55741?
52.6
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
1.6%
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?
$69,545
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$41,149
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55741 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Gilbert, 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)
$69,545 29th percentile higher than 29% 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
1,583housing units
1,583
Total Housing Units
1,298
Occupied Units
285
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,500
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$819
Median Rent
1970
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
+1.3%
YoY Change (2023)
201
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+101%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55741 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +6.7% | 165 |
| 2020 | -2.7% | 161 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 177 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 198 |
| 2023 | +1.3% | 201 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 55741, employing approximately 375 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,652,000.
39
Businesses
375
Employees
$18.7M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 25.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 10.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 7.7% |
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 55741 vs 55708 →
ZIP 55741 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55792
Virginia (55792)
10,107 residents
- 55734
Eveleth (55734)
6,213 residents
- 55741 3,164
Gilbert (55741)
3,164 residents
- 55708 959
Biwabik (55708)
959 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55741 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55741 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55741
Gilbert (55741)
$69,545 median income
- 55708
Biwabik (55708)
$66,389 median income
- 55734
Eveleth (55734)
$62,703 median income
- 55792
Virginia (55792)
$53,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55741 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55741, 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 (3,164 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 55741 in?
ZIP code 55741 (Gilbert) 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 55741?
ZIP code 55741 in Gilbert, MN has a population of 3,164 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55741?
The median household income in ZIP 55741 is $69,545, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55741?
The median home value in ZIP 55741 is $164,500, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55741?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55741 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55741?
ZIP code 55741 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 375 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55741?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55741 are: Construction (10), Health care and social assistance (6), Retail trade (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55741?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55741 increased by 1.3% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. 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 55741?
In ZIP code 55741, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 55741?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55741 is 22.2 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 55741?
In ZIP code 55741, approximately 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55741?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55741 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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