55769 ZIP Code — Nashwauk, MN

Itasca County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55769 is located in Nashwauk, Minnesota, within Itasca County. It covers approximately 175.45 square miles and serves a population of 2,378 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 55769

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 $139,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,264. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 44% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) 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 55769 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,378

population

175.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55769 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55769

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55769. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nashwauk	Acceptable
Nashwauk	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55709 Bovey (10.1 mi) 55775 Pengilly (13 mi) 55781 Side Lake (13.4 mi) 55746 Hibbing (17.4 mi) 55719 Chisholm (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,378
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	175.45 sq mi
Water area	6.88 sq mi
Latitude	47.5017
Longitude	-93.1929
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	42.2%	44.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	32.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	20.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.0%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,378

Population

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$64,264

Median household income

$37,163

Per capita income

$139,300

Median home value

$788

Median monthly rent

90.3%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

1,351

Housing units

23.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

167

25–34

125

131

35–44

147

45–54

111

148

55–59

112

114

60–64

140

65–74

105

136

75–84

102

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	420	17.7%
18 and over	1,958	82.3%
65 and over	539	22.7%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.1%

Two or more races 7.4%

Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

Other race 1.2%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,121	83.1%
Two or more races	189	7.4%
Hispanic or Latino	173	6.8%
Other race	30	1.2%
Asian	15	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.6%
Black or African American	8	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.2%	44.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	32.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	20.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.0%	8.5%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 22.6%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	22.6%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	20.9%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$64,264

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 27.9%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k–$300k 18.7%

$300k–$500k 10.5%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,300
Median rent / month	$788
Owner occupied	90.3%
Renter occupied	9.7%
Vacant	25.9%
Single-family detached	84.5%
Large apartment buildings	4.9%
Mobile homes	9.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	18.3%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	17.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	30.9%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	29.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.9%
Electricity	20.7%
Propane / LP gas	32.1%
Fuel oil	8.3%
Wood	5.5%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	450	41.7%
Cohabiting couple	92	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	333	30.9%
Female householder, no spouse	204	18.9%
Households with children under 18	209	19.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	419	38.8%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.0%	20.7%
Married	42.0%	51.9%
Separated	0.3%	1.0%
Widowed	4.9%	17.2%
Divorced	19.8%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 33.0%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 16.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 9.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	23.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	43	11.0%
Kindergarten	17	4.4%
Elementary school	193	49.5%
High school	68	17.4%
College / grad school	69	17.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.9%

Manufacturing 13.0%

Construction 9.5%

Public administration 9.4%

Retail trade 8.5%

Agriculture & mining 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Professional & management 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Other services 2.6%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Information 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.3%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	17.7%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.1%
Government	23.0%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 5.5%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 11.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.7%
Retirement income	42.4%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.8%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.8%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	270	13.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	45.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.6%
Public insurance	44.8%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,245	94.4%
Spanish	8	0.4%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,344	98.6%
Born in same state	2,337	98.3%
Born in different state	1,958	82.3%
Foreign born	7	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	34	1.4%
Not a US citizen	26	76.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	279	11.7%
Italian	214	9%
French	149	6.3%
Arab	69	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	68	2.9%
Dutch	41	1.7%
Irish	10	0.4%
English	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.4%
Internet access	87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55769

What city is ZIP code 55769 in?

ZIP code 55769 is primarily assigned to Nashwauk, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55769 in?

ZIP code 55769 falls within Itasca County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55769 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 55769 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 55769 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 55769 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 55769 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 55769 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55769?

The median home value in ZIP code 55769 is $139,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 55769 in?

ZIP code 55769 observes the CST timezone.