55750 ZIP Code — Hoyt Lakes, MN

Saint Louis County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55750 is located in Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota, within Saint Louis County. It covers approximately 175.07 square miles and serves a population of 2,100 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 55750

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 $85,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,750. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 46% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 55750 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,100

population

175.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55750 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55750

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55750. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hoyt Lakes	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55705 Aurora (6.9 mi) 55705 Aurora (6.9 mi) 55602 Brimson (9.4 mi) 55706 Babbitt (9.8 mi) 55732 Embarrass (12.2 mi) 55741 Gilbert (18.9 mi) 55763 Makinen (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,100
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	175.07 sq mi
Water area	3.71 sq mi
Latitude	47.5317
Longitude	-92.0137
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%	44.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	31.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.4%	4.1%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,100

Population

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$70,750

Median household income

$29,762

Per capita income

$85,100

Median home value

$745

Median monthly rent

92.5%

Home ownership

5.3%

Poverty rate

16.2%

Unemployment

893

Housing units

13.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

102

10–14

15–19

118

20–24

105

25–34

211

35–44

189

45–54

55–59

60–64

102

65–74

118

75–84

105

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	448	21.3%
18 and over	1,652	78.7%
65 and over	456	21.7%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.1%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,957	91.1%
Two or more races	96	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	49	2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	47	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.9%	44.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	31.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.4%	4.1%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 24.4%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	24.4%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	22.7%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$70,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.2%

$50k–$100k 56.3%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k–$300k 7.7%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,100
Median rent / month	$745
Owner occupied	92.5%
Renter occupied	7.5%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	97.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	1.8%
1990–1999	2.5%
1980–1989	1.5%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	74.5%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	0.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	20.6%
3 bedrooms	55.7%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	28.5%
2 vehicles	53.7%
3 or more	15.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	84.6%
Electricity	8.4%
Propane / LP gas	3.5%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	474	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	74	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	128	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	177	20.8%
Households with children under 18	266	31.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	317	37.2%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	22.7%
Married	52.3%	57.6%
Separated	4.5%	0.0%
Widowed	4.3%	10.0%
Divorced	9.1%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 33.2%

Some college, no degree 26.2%

Associate's degree 21.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	2.1%
Kindergarten	9	2.1%
Elementary school	231	52.7%
High school	148	33.8%
College / grad school	41	9.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Finance & real estate 9.6%

Construction 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.1%

Wholesale trade 7.1%

Manufacturing 6.6%

Retail trade 6.6%

Professional & management 6.5%

Other services 5.3%

Public administration 3.9%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.8%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	27.4%
Natural resources & construction	17.7%
Production & transportation	11.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.9%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	1.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.2%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.7

Poverty

All people 5.3%

Under 18 years 1.4%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 19.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.2%
Retirement income	40.8%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	232	14.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	44.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.3%
Public insurance	37.7%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,043	97.3%
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)	2,078	99.0%
Born in same state	2,074	98.8%
Born in different state	1,675	79.8%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	22	1.0%
Not a US citizen	22	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	450	21.4%
Italian	313	14.9%
French	164	7.8%
German	29	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	29	1.4%
Dutch	27	1.3%
Arab	10	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55750

What city is ZIP code 55750 in?

ZIP code 55750 is primarily assigned to Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55750 in?

ZIP code 55750 falls within Saint Louis County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55750 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 55750 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 55750 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 55750 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 55750?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 55750 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 55750 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 55750 in?

ZIP code 55750 observes the CST timezone.