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Itasca County
Calumet, MN
55716
55716 ZIP Code — Calumet, MN
Itasca County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55716 is located in
Calumet ,
Minnesota ,
within Itasca County .
It covers approximately 1.27 square miles and serves a population of
266 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 218 .
About ZIP code 55716
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $82,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $31,000. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 55716 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
266
Population density
209 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
061
Geography
Land area
1.27 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
47.3197
Longitude
-93.2737
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
218
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.8%
44.9%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
48.9%
32.0%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
9.2%
20.1%
26.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.0%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$31,000
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 59 22.2% 18 and over 207 77.8% 65 and over 76 28.6% Median age 54.5 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
7.9%
Group Count % White 237 89.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 21 7.9% Two or more races 8 3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.8%
44.9%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
48.9%
32.0%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
9.2%
20.1%
26.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.0%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 11.8% $10k–$15k 6.6% $15k–$25k 22.8% $25k–$35k 14.0% $35k–$50k 6.6% $50k–$75k 11.8% $75k–$100k 15.4% $100k–$150k 8.1% $150k–$200k 2.9% Median income $31,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $82,000 Median rent / month $690 Owner occupied 63.2% Renter occupied 36.8% Vacant 13.9% Single-family detached 73.4% Large apartment buildings 3.2% Mobile homes 2.5% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 1.92
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.4% 2000–2009 4.4% 1990–1999 5.1% 1980–1989 12.0% 1970–1979 3.2% 1960–1969 4.4% 1950–1959 27.2% 1940–1949 6.3% 1939 or earlier 32.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 24.7% 2 bedrooms 23.4% 3 bedrooms 31.6% 4 bedrooms 14.6% 5+ bedrooms 5.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.4% 1 vehicle 48.5% 2 vehicles 33.1% 3 or more 11.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 76.5% Electricity 19.1% Propane / LP gas 2.2% Fuel oil 2.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 37 27.2% Cohabiting couple 7 5.1% Male householder, no spouse 28 20.6% Female householder, no spouse 64 47.1% Households with children under 18 23 16.9% Households with seniors (65+) 69 50.7% Average household size 1.96
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.0% 25.8% Married 46.0% 26.5% Separated 0.0% 1.5% Widowed 8.0% 32.6% Divorced 14.9% 13.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
27.6%
Graduate / professional
1.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.2% Bachelor's or higher 7.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 5 8.3% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 22 36.7% High school 11 18.3% College / grad school 22 36.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.8%
Finance & real estate
7.2%
Public administration
7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Professional & management
5.2%
Agriculture & mining
3.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 14.4% Service 38.1% Sales & office 20.6% Natural resources & construction 9.3% Production & transportation 17.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.4% Government 19.6% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.6% Carpool 3.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 9.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 25.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.1%
Female-led households
47.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 55.9% Retirement income 17.6% Supplemental Security 5.9% Cash public assistance 8.8% Food stamps / SNAP 26.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.7% High blood pressure 29.1% High cholesterol 29.7% Diabetes 10.2% Heart disease 6.8% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 24.8% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 6.2% Cancer 6.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.5% Binge drinking 19.9% No physical activity 23.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.5% Depression 23.7% Fair or poor health 13.2% Poor mental health 14.6% Poor physical health 10.6% No health insurance 11.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 66.6% Visited dentist 63.9% Cholesterol screening 88.6% Teeth loss 11.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 22 10.6%
Disability % Any disability 21.4% Under 18 15.3% 18–64 years 13.0% 65 and over 40.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 57.5% Public insurance 68.4% No insurance 7.9% Uninsured under 19 6.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 239 89.8% 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) 265 99.6% Born in same state 261 98.1% Born in different state 217 81.6% Foreign born 4 1.5% Naturalized citizen 1 0.4% Not a US citizen 1 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % English 19 7.1% Italian 11 4.1% French 11 4.1% Polish 7 2.6%
Ancestry Count % Arab 7 2.6% German 4 1.5% Dutch 1 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 51.1% Internet access 89.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55716
What city is ZIP code 55716 in?
ZIP code 55716 is primarily assigned to Calumet, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55716 in?
ZIP code 55716 falls within Itasca County, Minnesota.
Does ZIP code 55716 have a large retiree population?
56% of households in ZIP code 55716 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 55716 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 55716 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55716?
26% of residents in ZIP code 55716 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 55716?
7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 55716 in?
ZIP code 55716 observes the CST timezone.
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