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ZIP Code 55772

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

76
2/sq mi
$157,100
Median home value
4.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nett Lake pairs below-median home values, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
30%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55772 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55772 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 38.0 square miles in Nett Lake, Koochiching County, Minnesota. The area is home to 76 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 55772 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55772 sits at -, while per-capita income is $15,621. The poverty rate stands at 14.3% and the unemployment rate at 13.3%. On housing, the median home value is $157,100 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $839 per month, and 30.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55772 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 4.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 55772 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 →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55772, Nett Lake, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

76

Population

38.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55772?

36.5

Median Age

29.9%

Male

70.1%

Female

13.0%

Foreign-Born

White 2.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 97.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$15,621

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

13.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 26.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.3%

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

What does housing look like?

42

Total Housing Units

33

Occupied Units

9

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 30.3%
Renter 69.7%

$157,100

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$839

Median Rent

2000

Median Year Built

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55772 in?
ZIP code 55772 (Nett Lake) is located in Koochiching County, Minnesota. Koochiching County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/koochiching-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55772?
ZIP code 55772 in Nett Lake, MN has a population of 76 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55772?
The median home value in ZIP 55772 is $157,100, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55772?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55772 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 97.4%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55772?
In ZIP code 55772, 26.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55772?
In ZIP code 55772, approximately 30.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55772?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55772 is 14.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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