PlainZIP

Pengilly, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55775

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

1,205
8/sq mi
$90,179
Median income
$234,000
Median home value
30.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pengilly pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55775 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55775 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pengilly, Itasca County, Minnesota, home to just 1,205 residents across 154.5 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55775 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,179 (10% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $48,047. Local economic indicators show a 6.2% poverty rate alongside 6.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $234,000 (8% below the state average), median rent at $850 a month, and owner-occupancy at 93.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Itasca County, letting you compare 55775 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 55775, Pengilly, 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

1,205

Population

154.5

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55775?

53.1

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 90.5%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$90,179

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$48,047

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 55775 ranks nationally

Pengilly, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,179 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.7%

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

What does housing look like?

757

Total Housing Units

555

Occupied Units

202

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.7%
Renter 6.3%

$234,000

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$850

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 55775, employing approximately 59 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,178,000.

14

Businesses

59

Employees

$3.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 28.6%

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 55775 vs 55716 →

ZIP 55775 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 55775 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 55775 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 55775 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
55716 Calumet, MN 341 4.7 mi
55742 Goodland, MN 344 8.3 mi
55764 Marble, MN 569 6.8 mi
55753 Keewatin, MN 989 7.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Itasca County

55744 standard
Grand Rapids, MN
Pop: 20,164
56636 standard
Deer River, MN
Pop: 5,137
55709 standard
Bovey, MN
Pop: 4,075
55721 standard
Cohasset, MN
Pop: 3,410
55769 standard
Nashwauk, MN
Pop: 2,313
56628 standard
Bigfork, MN
Pop: 1,681

Related Areas

Itasca County Pengilly, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55775 in? ▼
ZIP code 55775 (Pengilly) is located in Itasca County, Minnesota. Itasca County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/itasca-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55775? ▼
ZIP code 55775 in Pengilly, MN has a population of 1,205 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55775? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55775 is $90,179, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55775? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55775 is $234,000, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55775? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55775 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55775? ▼
ZIP code 55775 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 59 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55775? ▼
In ZIP code 55775, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.7% 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 55775? ▼
In ZIP code 55775, approximately 93.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55775? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55775 is 6.2% 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.