55742 ZIP Code — Goodland, MN
Itasca County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55742 is located in Goodland, Minnesota, within Itasca County. It covers approximately 36.85 square miles and serves a population of 191 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.
191
population
36.85
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55742 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55742
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55742. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Goodland | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 191 |
| Population density | 5 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 36.85 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.27 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.1963 |
| Longitude | -93.1297 |
| 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 | 39.5% | 44.9% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.0% | 32.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.5% | 20.1% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.0% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
191
Population
5
People per sq mi
54.3
Median age
$60,833
Median household income
$37,957
Per capita income
$193,800
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
96.9%
Home ownership
16.2%
Poverty rate
2.3%
Unemployment
221
Housing units
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
Under 5
4
5
5–9
4
4
10–14
3
4
15–19
3
1
20–24
1
6
25–34
5
7
35–44
6
26
45–54
20
5
55–59
4
10
60–64
7
26
65–74
20
6
75–84
4
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 29 | 15.2% |
| 18 and over | 162 | 84.8% |
| 65 and over | 62 | 32.5% |
| Median age | 54.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3%
Two or more races
3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 185 | 93.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 3% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.5% | 44.9% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.0% | 32.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.5% | 20.1% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.0% | 8.5% |
$10k–$15k
22.4%
$15k–$25k
5.1%
$25k–$35k
9.2%
$35k–$50k
4.1%
$50k–$75k
13.3%
$75k–$100k
26.5%
$100k–$150k
4.1%
$150k–$200k
12.2%
$200k+
3.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 22.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 26.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 4.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.2% |
| $200k+ | 3.1% |
| Median income | $60,833 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.5%
$50k–$100k
4.2%
$100k–$150k
4.2%
$150k–$200k
38.9%
$200k–$300k
25.3%
$300k–$500k
10.5%
$500k–$1M
7.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $193,800 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 96.9% |
| Renter occupied | 3.1% |
| Vacant | 56.3% |
| Single-family detached | 90.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 8.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.98 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.7% |
| 3 or more | 42.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 21.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 45.9% |
| Fuel oil | 9.2% |
| Wood | 20.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 43 | 43.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 16 | 16.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 24 | 24.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 15 | 15.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 11 | 11.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 47 | 48.0% |
| Average household size | 1.95 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 15.7% | 12.8% |
| Married | 51.7% | 53.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 11.5% |
| Divorced | 29.2% | 21.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
2.5%
HS graduate
38.6%
Some college, no degree
17.1%
Associate's degree
20.9%
Bachelor's degree
16.5%
Graduate / professional
3.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 2 | 7.4% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 14 | 51.9% |
| High school | 5 | 18.5% |
| College / grad school | 6 | 22.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
19.8%
Retail trade
15.1%
Professional & management
15.1%
Education & healthcare
14.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.5%
Agriculture & mining
5.8%
Manufacturing
4.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Public administration
4.7%
Other services
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.7% |
| Service | 14.0% |
| Sales & office | 9.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 31.4% |
| Production & transportation | 18.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.2% |
| Government | 4.7% |
| Self-employed | 8.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.4% |
| Carpool | 22.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 14.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 38.6 |
Poverty
All people
16.2%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
19.1%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 53.1% |
| Retirement income | 27.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 19.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| High blood pressure | 29.1% |
| High cholesterol | 31.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 24.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.2% |
| Binge drinking | 20.2% |
| No physical activity | 21.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.7% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 10.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.2% |
| Visited dentist | 68.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 8.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 16 | 9.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 3.0% |
| 65 and over | 22.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.8% |
| Public insurance | 39.8% |
| No insurance | 6.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 183 | 95.8% |
| 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) | 191 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 189 | 99.0% |
| Born in different state | 181 | 94.8% |
| Foreign born | 2 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 34 | 17.8% |
| Italian | 30 | 15.7% |
| French | 12 | 6.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 9 | 4.7% |
| German | 2 | 1% |
| English | 2 | 1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 51.3% |
| Internet access | 90.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55742
What city is ZIP code 55742 in?
ZIP code 55742 is primarily assigned to Goodland, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55742 in?
ZIP code 55742 falls within Itasca County, Minnesota.
Does ZIP code 55742 have an older population?
33% of residents in ZIP code 55742 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 55742 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 55742 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 55742 have a large retiree population?
53% of households in ZIP code 55742 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55742?
16% of residents in ZIP code 55742 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 55742 in?
ZIP code 55742 observes the CST timezone.