55763 ZIP Code — Makinen, MN

Saint Louis County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55763 is located in Makinen, Minnesota, within Saint Louis County. It covers approximately 160.36 square miles and serves a population of 464 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 55763

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 $158,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,750. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 55763 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

464

population

160.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55763 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55763

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55763. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Makinen	Acceptable
Makinen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55724 Cotton (10.4 mi) 55734 Eveleth (10.9 mi) 55741 Gilbert (13.3 mi) 55705 Aurora (13.4 mi) 55705 Aurora (13.4 mi) 55602 Brimson (17.6 mi) 55750 Hoyt Lakes (19.4 mi) 55738 Forbes (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	464
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	160.36 sq mi
Water area	10.01 sq mi
Latitude	47.2997
Longitude	-92.2484
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	36.7%	44.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	44.4%	31.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

464

Population

People per sq mi

56.6

Median age

$73,750

Median household income

$41,854

Per capita income

$158,100

Median home value

$395

Median monthly rent

88.3%

Home ownership

16.2%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

714

Housing units

27.0%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	55	11.9%
18 and over	409	88.1%
65 and over	138	29.7%
Median age	56.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

Two or more races 1.1%

Black or African American 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	456	98.3%
Two or more races	5	1.1%
Black or African American	2	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.7%	44.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	44.4%	31.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	8.5%

Under $10k 0.4%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.4%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	19.6%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	15.2%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$73,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.9%

$50k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 35.5%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k–$300k 29.6%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,100
Median rent / month	$395
Owner occupied	88.3%
Renter occupied	11.7%
Vacant	69.0%
Single-family detached	93.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.5%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	24.8%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	25.2%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	25.6%
2 bedrooms	38.7%
3 bedrooms	25.1%
4 bedrooms	6.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	8.3%
2 vehicles	43.5%
3 or more	46.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.2%
Electricity	21.3%
Propane / LP gas	41.3%
Fuel oil	15.7%
Wood	15.2%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	134	58.3%
Cohabiting couple	25	10.9%
Male householder, no spouse	44	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	27	11.7%
Households with children under 18	32	13.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	105	45.7%
Average household size	2.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.2%	19.1%
Married	62.9%	66.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.6%	7.2%
Divorced	18.3%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 16.2%

Graduate / professional 10.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	27.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	12.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	23	39.7%
High school	11	19.0%
College / grad school	17	29.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 17.6%

Manufacturing 17.1%

Agriculture & mining 15.1%

Retail trade 11.7%

Education & healthcare 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Other services 5.4%

Construction 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Public administration 3.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.9%
Service	3.4%
Sales & office	27.3%
Natural resources & construction	38.0%
Production & transportation	6.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.8%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	1.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.0%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.4

Poverty

All people 16.2%

Under 18 years 9.1%

18 and over 17.1%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.6%
Retirement income	40.9%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	20.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.1%
Visited dentist	67.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	10.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	10.9%
18–64 years	4.4%
65 and over	34.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.3%
Public insurance	40.3%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	452	97.4%
Spanish	3	0.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	461	99.4%
Born in same state	460	99.1%
Born in different state	323	69.6%
Foreign born	1	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.6%
Not a US citizen	1	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	36	7.8%
Polish	31	6.7%
Italian	26	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	25	5.4%
German	5	1.1%
English	3	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.6%
Internet access	84.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55763

What city is ZIP code 55763 in?

ZIP code 55763 is primarily assigned to Makinen, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55763 in?

ZIP code 55763 falls within Saint Louis County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 55763 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 55763 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 55763 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 55763 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 55763 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 55763 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55763?

16% of residents in ZIP code 55763 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 55763 in?

ZIP code 55763 observes the CST timezone.