Soudan, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55782

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

480
14/sq mi
$56,420
Median income
$110,100
Median home value
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Soudan pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55782 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55782 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 34.3 square miles in Soudan, St. Louis County, Minnesota. The area is home to 480 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 55782 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55782 sits at $56,420 (31% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $31,696. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 8.5%. On housing, the median home value is $110,100 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $588 per month, and 83.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55782 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Louis County, so you can benchmark 55782 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 55782, Soudan, 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

480

Population

34.3

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55782?

43.5

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$56,420

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$31,696

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 55782 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,420 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 50.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

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

What does housing look like?

265

Total Housing Units

193

Occupied Units

72

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.4%
Renter 16.6%

$110,100

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$588

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 55782, employing approximately 1 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,000.

3

Businesses

1

Employees

$69K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 55782 vs 55732 →

ZIP 55782 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 55782 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 55782 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 55782 ranks #3 of 3 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
55732 Embarrass, MN 1,453 10.1 mi
55790 Tower, MN 1,866 8.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55782 in?
ZIP code 55782 (Soudan) 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 55782?
ZIP code 55782 in Soudan, MN has a population of 480 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55782?
The median household income in ZIP 55782 is $56,420, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55782?
The median home value in ZIP 55782 is $110,100, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55782?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55782 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55782?
ZIP code 55782 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 1 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55782?
In ZIP code 55782, 50.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 55782?
In ZIP code 55782, approximately 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55782?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55782 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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