55717 ZIP Code — Canyon, MN

Saint Louis County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55717 is located in Canyon, Minnesota, within Saint Louis County. It covers approximately 122.25 square miles and serves a population of 252 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 55717

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $298,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,875. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 55717 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

252

population

122.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55717 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55717

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55717. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Canyon	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	252
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	122.25 sq mi
Water area	3.83 sq mi
Latitude	47.0295
Longitude	-92.4027
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	218

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.9%	44.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	47.9%	31.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	10.1%	4.1%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

252

Population

People per sq mi

51.2

Median age

$90,875

Median household income

$48,854

Per capita income

$298,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.5%

Home ownership

5.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

331

Housing units

29.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	43	17.1%
18 and over	209	82.9%
65 and over	65	25.8%
Median age	51.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%

Asian 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	242	96%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	2.4%
Asian	4	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.9%	44.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	47.9%	31.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	10.1%	4.1%	8.5%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 22.4%

$75k–$100k 24.3%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k+ 12.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	22.4%
$75k–$100k	24.3%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
$150k–$200k	9.3%
$200k+	12.1%
Median income	$90,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 1.0%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k–$300k 30.3%

$300k–$500k 38.4%

$500k–$1M 11.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$298,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.5%
Renter occupied	7.5%
Vacant	68.4%
Single-family detached	86.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.3%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	3.8%
1960–1969	14.2%
1950–1959	18.0%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	11.8%
2 bedrooms	42.5%
3 bedrooms	36.6%
4 bedrooms	4.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	15.9%
2 vehicles	44.9%
3 or more	38.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.7%
Electricity	33.6%
Propane / LP gas	43.9%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	16.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	67	62.6%
Cohabiting couple	4	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	24	22.4%
Female householder, no spouse	12	11.2%
Households with children under 18	18	16.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	42.1%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.5%	9.9%
Married	55.8%	80.2%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	0.0%
Divorced	12.4%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 19.8%

Some college, no degree 30.2%

Associate's degree 16.1%

Bachelor's degree 17.7%

Graduate / professional 12.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	29.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	8.7%
Kindergarten	5	10.9%
Elementary school	18	39.1%
High school	12	26.1%
College / grad school	7	15.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Agriculture & mining 19.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.2%

Retail trade 8.3%

Public administration 8.3%

Construction 7.5%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Other services 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Professional & management 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.0%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	20.8%
Production & transportation	8.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.8%
Government	19.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.7%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.9

Poverty

All people 5.6%

Under 18 years 9.3%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.1%
Retirement income	38.3%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	20.4%
No physical activity	19.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.4%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	9.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	6.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	94.0%
Public insurance	29.8%
No insurance	1.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	245	97.2%
Spanish	2	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	252	100.0%
Born in same state	252	100.0%
Born in different state	218	86.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	46	18.3%
French	18	7.1%
Italian	15	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	4.4%
Arab	9	3.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	99.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55717

What city is ZIP code 55717 in?

ZIP code 55717 is primarily assigned to Canyon, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55717 in?

ZIP code 55717 falls within Saint Louis County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55717 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 55717 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 55717 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 55717 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 55717 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 55717 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 55717?

ZIP code 55717 has an estimated population of 252 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 55717 in?

ZIP code 55717 observes the CST timezone.