55601 ZIP Code — Beaver Bay, MN
Lake County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55601 is located in Beaver Bay, Minnesota, within Lake County. It covers approximately 15.40 square miles and serves a population of 152 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.
152
population
15.40
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55601 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55601
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Beaver Bay | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 152 |
| Population density | 10 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 075 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 15.40 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.2557 |
| Longitude | -91.3034 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 218 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 16.4% | 36.1% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.8% | 36.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 50.8% | 25.0% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.0% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
152
Population
10
People per sq mi
55.8
Median age
$71,875
Median household income
$38,509
Per capita income
$202,800
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
92.6%
Home ownership
11.8%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
102
Housing units
20.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
Under 5
0
6
5–9
4
2
10–14
1
9
15–19
6
6
25–34
4
5
35–44
4
13
45–54
9
14
55–59
10
4
60–64
2
20
65–74
14
9
75–84
7
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17 | 11.2% |
| 18 and over | 135 | 88.8% |
| 65 and over | 52 | 34.2% |
| Median age | 55.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.8%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic or Latino
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 145 | 94.8% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 16.4% | 36.1% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.8% | 36.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 50.8% | 25.0% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.0% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
17.6%
$15k–$25k
1.5%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
1.5%
$50k–$75k
27.9%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
14.7%
$150k–$200k
2.9%
$200k+
14.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 17.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 1.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 27.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.9% |
| $200k+ | 14.7% |
| Median income | $71,875 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
7.9%
$100k–$150k
20.6%
$150k–$200k
20.6%
$200k–$300k
28.6%
$300k–$500k
14.3%
$500k–$1M
7.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $202,800 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 92.6% |
| Renter occupied | 7.4% |
| Vacant | 36.4% |
| Single-family detached | 89.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 9.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.27 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 29.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 17.6% |
| 3 or more | 51.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.5% |
| Electricity | 26.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 47.1% |
| Fuel oil | 1.5% |
| Wood | 16.2% |
| No fuel used | 2.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 42 | 61.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 4 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 15 | 22.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7 | 10.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 11 | 16.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 31 | 45.6% |
| Average household size | 2.24 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.6% | 16.4% |
| Married | 53.0% | 70.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 10.9% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 1.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.8%
HS graduate
36.6%
Some college, no degree
19.5%
Associate's degree
22.8%
Bachelor's degree
13.0%
Graduate / professional
7.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 99.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1 | 6.7% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 9 | 60.0% |
| High school | 5 | 33.3% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
32.4%
Construction
21.1%
Public administration
16.9%
Professional & management
9.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Agriculture & mining
4.2%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Other services
2.8%
Manufacturing
1.4%
Transportation & utilities
1.4%
Education & healthcare
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 19.7% |
| Service | 7.0% |
| Sales & office | 38.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 22.5% |
| Production & transportation | 12.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.2% |
| Government | 19.7% |
| Self-employed | 7.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.6% |
| Carpool | 22.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.2% |
| Work from home | 5.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.8 |
Poverty
All people
11.8%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
13.3%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.3% |
| Retirement income | 39.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| High blood pressure | 37.0% |
| High cholesterol | 34.5% |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart disease | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 29.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 9.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.5% |
| Binge drinking | 17.9% |
| No physical activity | 21.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.1% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.9% |
| Poor mental health | 11.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 9.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.2% |
| Visited dentist | 67.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.9% |
| Teeth loss | 10.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 10 | 7.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.2% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 4.8% |
| 65 and over | 11.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 51.3% |
| Public insurance | 53.9% |
| No insurance | 14.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 41.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 151 | 99.3% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 151 | 99.3% |
| Born in same state | 151 | 99.3% |
| Born in different state | 124 | 81.6% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1 | 0.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 1 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 25 | 16.4% |
| Italian | 6 | 3.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5 | 3.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.7% |
| Internet access | 88.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55601
What city is ZIP code 55601 in?
ZIP code 55601 is primarily assigned to Beaver Bay, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55601 in?
ZIP code 55601 falls within Lake County, Minnesota.
Does ZIP code 55601 have an older population?
34% of residents in ZIP code 55601 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 55601 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 55601 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 55601 have a large retiree population?
35% of households in ZIP code 55601 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 55601?
ZIP code 55601 has an estimated population of 152 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 55601 in?
ZIP code 55601 observes the CST timezone.