55756 ZIP Code — Kerrick, MN

Pine County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55756 is located in Kerrick, Minnesota, within Pine County. It covers approximately 45.08 square miles and serves a population of 242 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 55756

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 $207,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($60,417) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 55756 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

242
population
45.08
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55756 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55756

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55756. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Kerrick Acceptable
Kerrick Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
55749 Holyoke (6.4 mi) 55712 Bruno (8.3 mi) 55767 Moose Lake (12.3 mi) 55707 Barnum (13.4 mi) 55797 Wrenshall (14 mi) 55718 Carlton (16.9 mi) 55704 Askov (17.4 mi) 55795 Willow River (19 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 242
Population density 5 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 115
Geography
Land area 45.08 sq mi
Water area 1.00 sq mi
Latitude 46.3887
Longitude -92.4857
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 37.3% 44.9% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 40.3% 33.9% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 22.4% 18.7% 26.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.5% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

242
Population
5
People per sq mi
48.8
Median age
$60,417
Median household income
$38,018
Per capita income
$207,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
86.9%
Home ownership
8.7%
Poverty rate
8.8%
Unemployment
301
Housing units
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
0
Under 5
1
12
5–9
14
6
10–14
6
7
15–19
8
1
20–24
1
2
25–34
2
26
35–44
28
12
45–54
12
10
55–59
10
14
60–64
16
19
65–74
21
6
75–84
7
0
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 185121.1%
18 and over19178.9%
65 and over5422.3%
Median age48.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
Two or more races 1.6%
Other race 1.6%
GroupCount%
White22591.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native52%
Hispanic or Latino41.6%
Asian41.6%
Two or more races41.6%
Other race41.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 37.3% 44.9% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 40.3% 33.9% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 22.4% 18.7% 26.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.5% 8.5%
Under $10k 0.9%
$10k–$15k 6.5%
$15k–$25k 9.3%
$25k–$35k 1.9%
$35k–$50k 16.8%
$50k–$75k 24.3%
$75k–$100k 13.1%
$100k–$150k 11.2%
$150k–$200k 12.1%
$200k+ 3.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.9%
$10k–$15k6.5%
$15k–$25k9.3%
$25k–$35k1.9%
$35k–$50k16.8%
$50k–$75k24.3%
$75k–$100k13.1%
$100k–$150k11.2%
$150k–$200k12.1%
$200k+3.7%
Median income$60,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.7%
$50k–$100k 10.8%
$100k–$150k 11.8%
$150k–$200k 16.1%
$200k–$300k 25.8%
$300k–$500k 21.5%
$500k–$1M 3.2%
$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$207,500
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied86.9%
Renter occupied13.1%
Vacant66.0%
Single-family detached72.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes23.5%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.23

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201910.2%
2000–200911.7%
1990–19998.9%
1980–198911.1%
1970–197932.4%
1960–19694.4%
1950–19597.6%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier13.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.4%
1 bedroom8.6%
2 bedrooms41.9%
3 bedrooms33.7%
4 bedrooms9.2%
5+ bedrooms2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.8%
1 vehicle20.6%
2 vehicles34.6%
3 or more42.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity19.6%
Propane / LP gas41.1%
Fuel oil0.9%
Wood36.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family6257.9%
Cohabiting couple43.7%
Male householder, no spouse2624.3%
Female householder, no spouse1514.0%
Households with children under 182624.3%
Households with seniors (65+)3431.8%
Average household size2.26

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.0%8.7%
Married60.0%63.1%
Separated4.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%10.7%
Divorced16.0%17.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%
Some HS, no diploma 5.4%
HS graduate 33.3%
Some college, no degree 22.6%
Associate's degree 18.8%
Bachelor's degree 10.8%
Graduate / professional 5.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.4%
Bachelor's or higher16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool58.6%
Kindergarten610.3%
Elementary school2746.6%
High school1424.1%
College / grad school610.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 22.1%
Education & healthcare 15.4%
Retail trade 14.4%
Other services 10.6%
Public administration 10.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%
Construction 6.7%
Manufacturing 2.9%
Transportation & utilities 2.9%
Professional & management 1.9%
Agriculture & mining 1.0%
Wholesale trade 1.0%
Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.0%
Service25.0%
Sales & office30.8%
Natural resources & construction14.4%
Production & transportation3.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.0%
Government16.3%
Self-employed8.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.4%
Carpool6.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.9%
Work from home4.9%
Other means4.9%
Avg commute (minutes)32.1

Poverty

All people 8.7%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 11.0%
Married-couple families 9.7%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.1%
Retirement income21.5%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP1.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.6%
High blood pressure33.9%
High cholesterol32.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Heart disease7.5%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma9.1%
Arthritis27.3%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease6.7%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.6%
Binge drinking19.4%
No physical activity23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.8%
Depression21.0%
Fair or poor health13.6%
Poor mental health13.1%
Poor physical health10.6%
No health insurance11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)69.7%
Visited dentist59.7%
Cholesterol screening90.4%
Teeth loss12.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans189.4%
Disability%
Any disability8.3%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years5.8%
65 and over22.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.2%
Public insurance41.3%
No insurance6.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only24199.6%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)23496.7%
Born in same state23496.7%
Born in different state19580.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen83.3%
Not a US citizen8100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish2811.6%
Dutch177%
French125%
AncestryCount%
English72.9%
Arab72.9%
Italian62.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.2%
Internet access90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55756

What city is ZIP code 55756 in?

ZIP code 55756 is primarily assigned to Kerrick, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55756 in?

ZIP code 55756 falls within Pine County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55756 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 55756 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 55756 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 55756 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 55756 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 55756 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 55756?

ZIP code 55756 has an estimated population of 242 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 55756 in?

ZIP code 55756 observes the CST timezone.

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