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Saint Louis County
Eveleth, MN
55734
55734 ZIP Code — Eveleth, MN
Saint Louis County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55734 is located in
Eveleth ,
Minnesota ,
within Saint Louis County .
It covers approximately 78.21 square miles and serves a population of
6,437 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 218 .
About ZIP code 55734
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 $140,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $62,692. 32% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 55734 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
6,437
Population density
82 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
137
Geography
Land area
78.21 sq mi
Water area
5.37 sq mi
Latitude
47.3858
Longitude
-92.4447
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
218
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.7%
44.3%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
33.0%
31.0%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
22.4%
20.5%
26.5%
Over $200k
3.9%
4.1%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$62,692
Median household income
$140,400
Median home value
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,467 22.8% 18 and over 4,970 77.2% 65 and over 1,062 16.5% Median age 42.0 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.4%
Black or African American
1.3%
Group Count % White 6,092 94.6% Two or more races 171 2.7% American Indian / Alaska Native 89 1.4% Black or African American 81 1.3% Hispanic or Latino 4 0.1% Asian 4 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.7%
44.3%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
33.0%
31.0%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
22.4%
20.5%
26.5%
Over $200k
3.9%
4.1%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.8% $10k–$15k 7.6% $15k–$25k 6.3% $25k–$35k 8.2% $35k–$50k 12.3% $50k–$75k 13.1% $75k–$100k 13.8% $100k–$150k 17.8% $150k–$200k 8.7% $200k+ 4.3% Median income $62,692
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $140,400 Median rent / month $743 Owner occupied 77.4% Renter occupied 22.6% Vacant 19.8% Single-family detached 80.5% Large apartment buildings 8.2% Mobile homes 2.0% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.46
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.2% 2010–2019 1.7% 2000–2009 7.0% 1990–1999 5.7% 1980–1989 5.6% 1970–1979 19.2% 1960–1969 7.8% 1950–1959 11.9% 1940–1949 6.3% 1939 or earlier 34.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.7% 1 bedroom 14.3% 2 bedrooms 26.3% 3 bedrooms 40.5% 4 bedrooms 14.6% 5+ bedrooms 1.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.5% 1 vehicle 27.1% 2 vehicles 34.1% 3 or more 30.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 52.0% Electricity 20.3% Propane / LP gas 13.1% Fuel oil 11.0% Wood 2.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,220 43.4% Cohabiting couple 289 10.3% Male householder, no spouse 886 31.5% Female householder, no spouse 417 14.8% Households with children under 18 739 26.3% Households with seniors (65+) 722 25.7% Average household size 2.25
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 41.0% 26.7% Married 43.8% 53.3% Separated 0.0% 0.4% Widowed 1.2% 7.7% Divorced 14.1% 11.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.1%
Graduate / professional
8.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.3% Bachelor's or higher 23.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 30 2.2% Kindergarten 80 5.9% Elementary school 617 45.3% High school 402 29.5% College / grad school 234 17.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.9%
Agriculture & mining
9.5%
Transportation & utilities
8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.7%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Professional & management
5.9%
Public administration
4.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.3% Service 17.0% Sales & office 18.9% Natural resources & construction 20.5% Production & transportation 16.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.5% Government 17.2% Self-employed 2.0% Unpaid family workers 0.2%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.4% Carpool 5.6% Public transit 0.1% Walk 5.4% Work from home 3.0% Other means 1.5% Avg commute (minutes) 20.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.3%
Female-led households
22.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.7% Retirement income 29.2% Supplemental Security 11.0% Cash public assistance 4.5% Food stamps / SNAP 11.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.4% High blood pressure 33.4% High cholesterol 32.6% Diabetes 10.2% Heart disease 7.3% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 29.0% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 6.9% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.7% Binge drinking 20.1% No physical activity 22.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.7% Depression 24.8% Fair or poor health 13.9% Poor mental health 14.3% Poor physical health 11.1% No health insurance 10.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.1% Visited dentist 62.6% Cholesterol screening 90.0% Teeth loss 12.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 406 8.2%
Disability % Any disability 15.7% Under 18 6.0% 18–64 years 15.2% 65 and over 32.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 74.1% Public insurance 38.5% No insurance 4.6% Uninsured under 19 3.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 6,034 93.7% 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) 6,353 98.7% Born in same state 6,341 98.5% Born in different state 5,344 83.0% Foreign born 12 0.2% Naturalized citizen 84 1.3% Not a US citizen 77 91.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 999 15.5% Italian 762 11.8% French 350 5.4% Arab 220 3.4%
Ancestry Count % English 51 0.8% German 46 0.7% Dutch 17 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.7% Internet access 88.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55734
What city is ZIP code 55734 in?
ZIP code 55734 is primarily assigned to Eveleth, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55734 in?
ZIP code 55734 falls within Saint Louis County, Minnesota.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55734?
17% of residents in ZIP code 55734 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55734?
The median home value in ZIP code 55734 is $140,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 55734?
ZIP code 55734 has an estimated population of 6,437 residents, with a density of 82 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 55734?
The median household income in ZIP code 55734 is $62,692, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 55734 in?
ZIP code 55734 observes the CST timezone.
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