55744 ZIP Code — Grand Rapids, MN

Itasca County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55744 is located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, within Itasca County. It covers approximately 239.39 square miles and serves a population of 20,207 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 55744

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $216,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,158. 42% 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 20 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 55744 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

20,207

population

239.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55744 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55744

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55744. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grand Rapids	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55745 Grand Rapids (3.5 mi) 55721 Cohasset (6.5 mi) 55709 Bovey (12.5 mi) 55793 Warba (17.3 mi) 55775 Pengilly (18 mi) 56657 Marcell (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	20,207
Population density	84 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	239.39 sq mi
Water area	34.48 sq mi
Latitude	47.2868
Longitude	-93.5462
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	43.9%	44.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	32.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	20.2%	20.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.0%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

20,207

Population

People per sq mi

46.5

Median age

$64,158

Median household income

$35,540

Per capita income

$216,900

Median home value

$952

Median monthly rent

75.4%

Home ownership

12.0%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

7,441

Housing units

29.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

432

Under 5

447

613

5–9

635

648

10–14

672

587

15–19

608

294

20–24

305

970

25–34

1,005

1,278

35–44

1,324

1,138

45–54

1,179

640

55–59

663

858

60–64

889

1,445

65–74

1,497

741

75–84

768

280

85+

291

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,124	20.4%
18 and over	16,083	79.6%
65 and over	5,022	24.9%
Median age	46.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.8%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Other race 0.8%

Black or African American 0.7%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	18,469	88.8%
Two or more races	1,112	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	601	2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	270	1.3%
Other race	159	0.8%
Black or African American	143	0.7%
Asian	54	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.9%	44.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	32.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	20.2%	20.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.0%	8.5%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 20.6%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	20.6%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	18.3%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$64,158

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%

$50k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 20.1%

$200k–$300k 26.2%

$300k–$500k 20.5%

$500k–$1M 7.6%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$216,900
Median rent / month	$952
Owner occupied	75.4%
Renter occupied	24.6%
Vacant	12.8%
Single-family detached	72.5%
Large apartment buildings	10.7%
Mobile homes	6.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	10.1%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	20.1%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	12.0%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	6.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	11.8%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	38.1%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.9%
1 vehicle	32.7%
2 vehicles	40.8%
3 or more	19.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.2%
Electricity	16.4%
Propane / LP gas	18.4%
Fuel oil	6.9%
Wood	3.8%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,150	50.3%
Cohabiting couple	428	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,399	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	2,280	27.6%
Households with children under 18	1,918	23.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,400	41.2%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.7%	21.7%
Married	54.0%	51.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	2.4%	11.5%
Divorced	11.8%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 27.5%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 14.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.2%

Graduate / professional 11.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	29.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	264	6.6%
Kindergarten	320	8.0%
Elementary school	1,971	49.1%
High school	883	22.0%
College / grad school	576	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Retail trade 13.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Construction 9.3%

Professional & management 6.7%

Public administration 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Other services 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.1%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	15.2%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.5%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 12.0%

Under 18 years 14.0%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 23.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	34.3%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	5.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.8%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.3%
Visited dentist	67.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	10.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,322	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	10.8%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	31.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.0%
Public insurance	48.1%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	19,328	95.7%
Spanish	35	0.2%
Other Indo-European	26	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	20,096	99.5%
Born in same state	20,048	99.2%
Born in different state	15,759	78.0%
Foreign born	48	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	111	0.5%
Not a US citizen	68	61.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	2,420	12%
Italian	1,971	9.8%
French	1,379	6.8%
Arab	984	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	328	1.6%
English	270	1.3%
Dutch	228	1.1%
Irish	15	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55744

What city is ZIP code 55744 in?

ZIP code 55744 is primarily assigned to Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55744 in?

ZIP code 55744 falls within Itasca County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 55744 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 55744 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 55744?

ZIP code 55744 has an estimated population of 20,207 residents, with a density of 84 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55744?

The median home value in ZIP code 55744 is $216,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55744?

The median household income in ZIP code 55744 is $64,158, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 55744 in?

ZIP code 55744 observes the CST timezone.