55736 ZIP Code — Floodwood, MN

Saint Louis County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55736 is located in Floodwood, Minnesota, within Saint Louis County. It covers approximately 355.88 square miles and serves a population of 1,251 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 55736

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 $133,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,827. 48% 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. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 55736 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,251

population

355.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55736 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55736

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55736. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Floodwood	Acceptable
Floodwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55711 Brookston (10.6 mi) 55765 Meadowlands (13.3 mi) 55798 Wright (15.3 mi) 55779 Saginaw (18 mi) 55726 Cromwell (18.8 mi) 55780 Sawyer (19.1 mi) 55787 Tamarack (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,251
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	355.88 sq mi
Water area	1.89 sq mi
Latitude	46.9377
Longitude	-92.8703
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	52.2%	44.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	31.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.9%	4.1%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,251

Population

People per sq mi

53.7

Median age

$56,827

Median household income

$31,700

Per capita income

$133,700

Median home value

$698

Median monthly rent

83.8%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

9.4%

Unemployment

799

Housing units

11.8%

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

112

65–74

100

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	232	18.5%
18 and over	1,019	81.5%
65 and over	374	29.9%
Median age	53.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Two or more races 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,219	97.4%
Two or more races	21	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.6%
Black or African American	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.2%	44.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	31.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.9%	4.1%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 23.3%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	23.3%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$56,827

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$50k–$100k 22.6%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k–$300k 18.7%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,700
Median rent / month	$698
Owner occupied	83.8%
Renter occupied	16.2%
Vacant	34.3%
Single-family detached	79.0%
Large apartment buildings	4.0%
Mobile homes	15.8%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	20.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	15.4%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	43.0%
4 bedrooms	8.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	26.6%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	31.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.9%
Electricity	15.5%
Propane / LP gas	28.4%
Fuel oil	6.6%
Wood	20.8%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	268	45.7%
Cohabiting couple	58	9.9%
Male householder, no spouse	156	26.6%
Female householder, no spouse	105	17.9%
Households with children under 18	102	17.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	269	45.8%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.1%	15.9%
Married	51.3%	56.0%
Separated	3.1%	0.4%
Widowed	2.8%	12.4%
Divorced	15.7%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 31.5%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	4.7%
Kindergarten	16	7.5%
Elementary school	86	40.6%
High school	78	36.8%
College / grad school	22	10.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Retail trade 15.7%

Construction 12.7%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Public administration 6.7%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Professional & management 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Other services 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.5%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	19.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.5

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 23.6%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 20.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.5%
Retirement income	31.9%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.0%
Visited dentist	60.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	107	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	25.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.1%
Public insurance	51.0%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	10.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,196	95.6%
Spanish	1	0.1%
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)	1,246	99.6%
Born in same state	1,244	99.4%
Born in different state	1,027	82.1%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.4%
Not a US citizen	3	60.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	105	8.4%
Italian	82	6.6%
French	66	5.3%
Arab	43	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	18	1.4%
Dutch	11	0.9%
English	10	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.9%
Internet access	87.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55736

What city is ZIP code 55736 in?

ZIP code 55736 is primarily assigned to Floodwood, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55736 in?

ZIP code 55736 falls within Saint Louis County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 55736 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 55736 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 55736 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 55736 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 55736?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 55736 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 55736 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 55736 in?

ZIP code 55736 observes the CST timezone.