Virginia, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55792
St. Louis County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,107
- 39/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $53,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $129,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Virginia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 39
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55792 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 55792 (Virginia, MN) rose +4.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 204.3 in 2023 to 212.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55792 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Virginia, St. Louis County, Minnesota, home to 10,107 residents across 258.5 square miles, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55792 reports a modest median household income of $53,750 (35% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,161. The poverty rate is 16.8%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $129,500 (49% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $799; owner occupancy is 62.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Louis County, so 55792 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 55792
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Virginia, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55792.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
78 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
67 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
57 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
32 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 28
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 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 55792, Virginia, 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
10,107
Population
258.5
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55792?
43.9
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
1.4%
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?
$53,750
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$33,161
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
17.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55792 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Virginia, 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)
$53,750 5th percentile higher than 5% 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
5,703housing units
5,703
Total Housing Units
4,698
Occupied Units
1,005
Vacant Units
1.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$129,500
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$799
Median Rent
1955
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
+4.1%
YoY Change (2024)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55792 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 154 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 171 |
| 2022 | +7.4% | 183 |
| 2023 | +11.4% | 204 |
| 2024 | +4.1% | 213 |
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 391 business establishments in ZIP 55792, employing approximately 5,698 people with a combined annual payroll of $287,795,000.
391
Businesses
5,698
Employees
$287.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 78 | 19.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 67 | 17.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 57 | 14.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 32 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 7.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 27 | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 5.6% |
| Construction | 20 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 2.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.3% |
| Information | 7 | 1.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 1.5% |
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 55792 vs 55708 →
ZIP 55792 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
- 55741 3,164
Gilbert (55741)
3,164 residents
- 55708 959
Biwabik (55708)
959 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55792 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55792 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
- 55792
Virginia (55792)
$53,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55792 ranks #3 of 3 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 55792, 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 (10,107 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 55792 in?
ZIP code 55792 (Virginia) 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 55792?
ZIP code 55792 in Virginia, MN has a population of 10,107 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55792?
The median household income in ZIP 55792 is $53,750, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55792?
The median home value in ZIP 55792 is $129,500, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55792?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55792 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55792?
ZIP code 55792 has 391 business establishments employing approximately 5,698 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55792?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55792 are: Retail trade (78), Health care and social assistance (67), Other services (except public administration) (57). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55792?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55792 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 55792?
In ZIP code 55792, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% 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 55792?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55792 is 17.9 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 55792?
In ZIP code 55792, approximately 62.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55792?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55792 is 16.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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