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Cook County
Tofte, MN
55615
55615 ZIP Code — Tofte, MN
Cook County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55615 is located in
Tofte ,
Minnesota ,
within Cook County .
It covers approximately 189.00 square miles and serves a population of
339 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 218 .
About ZIP code 55615
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $265,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
The gap between median ($62,778) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 55615 reflects a community defined by a high rate of remote workers and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Tofte
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
339
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
031
Geography
Land area
189.00 sq mi
Water area
10.04 sq mi
Latitude
47.7627
Longitude
-90.8306
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
218
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.6%
38.3%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
32.4%
38.6%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
15.5%
18.6%
26.5%
Over $200k
3.5%
4.5%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$62,778
Median household income
$265,000
Median home value
$1,333
Median monthly rent
39.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 51 15.0% 18 and over 288 85.0% 65 and over 76 22.4% Median age 35.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Group Count % White 226 61.1% Two or more races 36 9.7% Asian 34 9.2% Hispanic or Latino 31 8.4% Other race 30 8.1% Black or African American 11 3% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.6%
38.3%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
32.4%
38.6%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
15.5%
18.6%
26.5%
Over $200k
3.5%
4.5%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.4% $10k–$15k 6.8% $15k–$25k 4.7% $25k–$35k 6.1% $35k–$50k 20.3% $50k–$75k 17.6% $75k–$100k 9.5% $100k–$150k 6.8% $150k–$200k 3.4% $200k+ 21.6% Median income $62,778
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $265,000 Median rent / month $1,333 Owner occupied 70.3% Renter occupied 29.7% Vacant 55.7% Single-family detached 72.8% Large apartment buildings 0.6% Mobile homes 1.2% Median rooms 4.9 Avg household size (owned) 1.85
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 3.0% 2010–2019 4.8% 2000–2009 26.3% 1990–1999 15.6% 1980–1989 4.2% 1970–1979 21.3% 1960–1969 8.4% 1950–1959 4.5% 1940–1949 3.3% 1939 or earlier 8.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.6% 1 bedroom 14.4% 2 bedrooms 43.1% 3 bedrooms 33.5% 4 bedrooms 6.3% 5+ bedrooms 2.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.7% 1 vehicle 31.8% 2 vehicles 27.0% 3 or more 36.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.7% Electricity 39.2% Propane / LP gas 50.7% Fuel oil 4.1% Wood 3.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 79 53.4% Cohabiting couple 21 14.2% Male householder, no spouse 16 10.8% Female householder, no spouse 32 21.6% Households with children under 18 30 20.3% Households with seniors (65+) 55 37.2% Average household size 2.29
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 25.0% 34.9% Married 61.2% 50.0% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 3.4% 11.6% Divorced 10.3% 3.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.7%
Graduate / professional
13.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.1% Bachelor's or higher 39.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 21 58.3% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 15 41.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
27.8%
Education & healthcare
22.2%
Agriculture & mining
9.9%
Professional & management
8.0%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 38.9% Service 16.7% Sales & office 8.6% Natural resources & construction 28.4% Production & transportation 7.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.6% Government 18.5% Self-employed 1.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 46.6% Carpool 3.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 14.9% Work from home 28.4% Other means 6.8% Avg commute (minutes) 22.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.1% Retirement income 32.4% Supplemental Security 2.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 5.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.4% High blood pressure 34.3% High cholesterol 33.7% Diabetes 10.8% Heart disease 7.4% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 9.1% Arthritis 27.5% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 6.4% Cancer 8.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.0% Binge drinking 18.1% No physical activity 20.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 26.3% Depression 21.1% Fair or poor health 12.5% Poor mental health 12.3% Poor physical health 10.1% No health insurance 9.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.8% Visited dentist 69.4% Cholesterol screening 92.2% Teeth loss 9.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 15 5.2%
Disability % Any disability 19.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 17.9% 65 and over 35.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 53.4% Public insurance 46.0% No insurance 18.3% Uninsured under 19 24.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 294 86.7% Spanish 19 6.5% Other Indo-European 6 2.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 8 2.7% Other languages 5 1.7%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 294 86.7% Born in same state 286 84.4% Born in different state 215 63.4% Foreign born 8 2.4% Naturalized citizen 45 13.3% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 50 14.7% Italian 37 10.9% French 17 5%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 10 2.9% Arab 5 1.5% German 4 1.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.7% Internet access 95.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55615
What city is ZIP code 55615 in?
ZIP code 55615 is primarily assigned to Tofte, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55615 in?
ZIP code 55615 falls within Cook County, Minnesota.
What is the population of ZIP code 55615?
ZIP code 55615 has an estimated population of 339 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 55615?
The median household income in ZIP code 55615 is $62,778, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55615?
The median home value in ZIP code 55615 is $265,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 55615 in?
ZIP code 55615 observes the CST timezone.
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