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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
$53,750
Median income
$129,500
Median home value
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $33,161. Local economic indicators show a 16.8% poverty rate alongside 5.1% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $129,500 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $799 per month, and 62.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 55792 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in St. Louis County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 55792?

43.9

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 90.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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

$33,161

Per Capita Income

16.8%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

17.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55792 ranks nationally

Virginia, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,750 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 55.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.1%

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

What does housing look like?

5,703

Total Housing Units

4,698

Occupied Units

1,005

Vacant Units

1.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.5%
Renter 37.5%

$129,500

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55792 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 55792 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 55792 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
55708 Biwabik, MN 959 7.2 mi
55741 Gilbert, MN 3,164 10.4 mi

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Pop: 26,246
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Pop: 17,431
55746 standard
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Pop: 17,228
55804 standard
Duluth, MN
Pop: 14,592
55812 standard
Duluth, MN
Pop: 10,924
55805 standard
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Pop: 10,194

Related Areas

St. Louis County Virginia, MN Minnesota

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.