55760 ZIP Code — Mcgregor, MN

Aitkin County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55760 is located in Mcgregor, Minnesota, within Aitkin County. It covers approximately 302.46 square miles and serves a population of 2,984 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 55760

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $241,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,938. 55% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 55760 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,984
population
302.46
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55760 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55760

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City Status
Mcgregor Acceptable
Mcgregor Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
55787 Tamarack (9.7 mi) 55798 Wright (15.8 mi) 56469 Palisade (16.4 mi) 55757 Kettle River (17.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,984
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 001
Geography
Land area 302.46 sq mi
Water area 24.36 sq mi
Latitude 46.6365
Longitude -93.2513
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 49.6% 49.5% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 31.8% 33.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 14.3% 15.1% 26.5%
Over $200k 4.3% 2.5% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,984
Population
10
People per sq mi
55.3
Median age
$55,938
Median household income
$32,319
Per capita income
$241,700
Median home value
$760
Median monthly rent
80.8%
Home ownership
14.1%
Poverty rate
7.9%
Unemployment
3,182
Housing units
18.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
78
Under 5
80
66
5–9
69
73
10–14
75
65
15–19
68
41
20–24
43
126
25–34
131
128
35–44
132
149
45–54
155
120
55–59
124
114
60–64
119
314
65–74
325
136
75–84
140
56
85+
57
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1850617.0%
18 and over2,47883.0%
65 and over1,02834.5%
Median age55.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.2%
Two or more races 3.1%
Black or African American 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White2,65888.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native1876.2%
Two or more races933.1%
Black or African American280.9%
Hispanic or Latino210.7%
Asian130.4%
Other race50.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 49.6% 49.5% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 31.8% 33.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 14.3% 15.1% 26.5%
Over $200k 4.3% 2.5% 8.5%
Under $10k 5.4%
$10k–$15k 7.7%
$15k–$25k 9.3%
$25k–$35k 9.3%
$35k–$50k 13.3%
$50k–$75k 20.0%
$75k–$100k 10.9%
$100k–$150k 15.3%
$150k–$200k 3.6%
$200k+ 5.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.4%
$10k–$15k7.7%
$15k–$25k9.3%
$25k–$35k9.3%
$35k–$50k13.3%
$50k–$75k20.0%
$75k–$100k10.9%
$100k–$150k15.3%
$150k–$200k3.6%
$200k+5.3%
Median income$55,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%
$50k–$100k 10.8%
$100k–$150k 14.3%
$150k–$200k 11.7%
$200k–$300k 23.0%
$300k–$500k 26.0%
$500k–$1M 9.7%
$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$241,700
Median rent / month$760
Owner occupied80.8%
Renter occupied19.2%
Vacant63.4%
Single-family detached84.0%
Large apartment buildings1.2%
Mobile homes12.4%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.28

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.5%
2010–20195.4%
2000–200916.9%
1990–199914.6%
1980–198911.6%
1970–197916.6%
1960–196910.0%
1950–19597.1%
1940–19496.2%
1939 or earlier11.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.7%
1 bedroom8.5%
2 bedrooms36.0%
3 bedrooms39.8%
4 bedrooms8.8%
5+ bedrooms2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.8%
1 vehicle29.1%
2 vehicles39.8%
3 or more25.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas4.8%
Electricity15.5%
Propane / LP gas62.0%
Fuel oil4.2%
Wood10.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family64851.8%
Cohabiting couple614.9%
Male householder, no spouse25420.3%
Female householder, no spouse28923.1%
Households with children under 1821817.4%
Households with seniors (65+)66553.1%
Average household size2.38

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.1%19.1%
Married54.0%52.5%
Separated0.8%2.3%
Widowed7.0%14.4%
Divorced12.1%11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%
Some HS, no diploma 8.8%
HS graduate 37.0%
Some college, no degree 24.5%
Associate's degree 11.0%
Bachelor's degree 12.2%
Graduate / professional 5.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.8%
Bachelor's or higher18.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool6414.3%
Kindergarten276.1%
Elementary school21147.3%
High school9220.6%
College / grad school5211.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%
Manufacturing 12.9%
Retail trade 12.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 12.7%
Construction 9.4%
Transportation & utilities 6.7%
Public administration 6.0%
Finance & real estate 4.8%
Professional & management 4.5%
Agriculture & mining 2.8%
Other services 2.3%
Wholesale trade 1.9%
Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.1%
Service15.7%
Sales & office23.6%
Natural resources & construction10.4%
Production & transportation20.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.1%
Government17.9%
Self-employed7.9%
Unpaid family workers0.2%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone77.2%
Carpool7.0%
Public transit0.3%
Walk3.0%
Work from home11.4%
Other means1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)29.3

Poverty

All people 14.1%
Under 18 years 17.0%
18 and over 13.5%
Married-couple families 5.6%
Female-led households 28.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security55.1%
Retirement income36.5%
Supplemental Security3.4%
Cash public assistance1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP7.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.2%
High blood pressure40.5%
High cholesterol35.4%
Diabetes13.3%
Heart disease9.6%
Stroke4.4%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis32.0%
Kidney disease4.0%
Pulmonary disease8.6%
Cancer9.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.1%
Binge drinking16.8%
No physical activity26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.5%
Depression22.7%
Fair or poor health16.3%
Poor mental health13.2%
Poor physical health12.3%
No health insurance11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.5%
Visited dentist62.1%
Cholesterol screening91.6%
Teeth loss13.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans26510.7%
Disability%
Any disability18.9%
Under 184.3%
18–64 years12.7%
65 and over34.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance63.7%
Public insurance56.6%
No insurance5.4%
Uninsured under 191.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,82694.7%
Spanish140.5%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander20.1%
Other languages30.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,96999.5%
Born in same state2,95699.1%
Born in different state2,42281.2%
Foreign born130.4%
Naturalized citizen150.5%
Not a US citizen746.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish37612.6%
Italian2929.8%
French2016.7%
Arab1926.4%
English612%
AncestryCount%
Irish571.9%
Dutch371.2%
German311%
Norwegian30.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.0%
Internet access89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55760

What city is ZIP code 55760 in?

ZIP code 55760 is primarily assigned to Mcgregor, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55760 in?

ZIP code 55760 falls within Aitkin County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 55760 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 55760 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 55760 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 55760 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 55760 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 55760 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 55760 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 55760 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 55760 in?

ZIP code 55760 observes the CST timezone.

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