55771 ZIP Code — Orr, MN

Saint Louis County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55771 is located in Orr, Minnesota, within Saint Louis County. It covers approximately 1,115.45 square miles and serves a population of 1,601 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 55771

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 $168,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,523. 47% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 55771 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,601
population
1,115.45
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55771 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55771

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City Status
Orr Acceptable
Orr Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
55725 Crane Lake (18.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,601
Population density 1,601 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 137
Geography
Land area 1,115.45 sq mi
Water area 53.05 sq mi
Latitude 48.1579
Longitude -92.8906
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 51.9% 44.3% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 31.7% 31.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 15.4% 20.5% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.0% 4.1% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,601
Population
1,601
People per sq mi
48.3
Median age
$63,523
Median household income
$34,060
Per capita income
$168,400
Median home value
$743
Median monthly rent
87.3%
Home ownership
13.7%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
1,869
Housing units
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
18
Under 5
17
35
5–9
32
55
10–14
49
90
15–19
82
63
20–24
56
45
25–34
41
90
35–44
82
98
45–54
89
68
55–59
62
56
60–64
50
150
65–74
135
65
75–84
58
8
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1831519.7%
18 and over1,28680.3%
65 and over42326.4%
Median age48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 19%
Two or more races 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2%
Other race 1%
Black or African American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,18372.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native31119%
Two or more races885.4%
Hispanic or Latino322%
Other race171%
Black or African American10.1%
Asian10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.9% 44.3% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 31.7% 31.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 15.4% 20.5% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.0% 4.1% 8.5%
Under $10k 6.4%
$10k–$15k 5.5%
$15k–$25k 7.5%
$25k–$35k 7.8%
$35k–$50k 13.6%
$50k–$75k 15.1%
$75k–$100k 14.5%
$100k–$150k 18.4%
$150k–$200k 4.8%
$200k+ 6.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.4%
$10k–$15k5.5%
$15k–$25k7.5%
$25k–$35k7.8%
$35k–$50k13.6%
$50k–$75k15.1%
$75k–$100k14.5%
$100k–$150k18.4%
$150k–$200k4.8%
$200k+6.1%
Median income$63,523

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.4%
$50k–$100k 17.0%
$100k–$150k 12.5%
$150k–$200k 17.2%
$200k–$300k 17.0%
$300k–$500k 18.4%
$500k–$1M 4.6%
$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$168,400
Median rent / month$743
Owner occupied87.3%
Renter occupied12.7%
Vacant65.9%
Single-family detached88.7%
Large apartment buildings2.4%
Mobile homes7.0%
Median rooms3.9
Avg household size (owned)2.36

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.6%
2010–20197.1%
2000–200914.4%
1990–199912.7%
1980–198913.2%
1970–197921.1%
1960–196913.9%
1950–19596.6%
1940–19494.6%
1939 or earlier5.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)10.8%
1 bedroom17.8%
2 bedrooms38.8%
3 bedrooms24.6%
4 bedrooms7.3%
5+ bedrooms0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.2%
1 vehicle23.7%
2 vehicles45.0%
3 or more26.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas5.2%
Electricity17.2%
Propane / LP gas59.1%
Fuel oil3.4%
Wood13.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family32348.4%
Cohabiting couple7010.5%
Male householder, no spouse14221.3%
Female householder, no spouse13219.8%
Households with children under 1816324.4%
Households with seniors (65+)30245.3%
Average household size2.39

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married35.3%30.1%
Married44.4%48.7%
Separated0.1%0.3%
Widowed3.3%9.1%
Divorced16.9%11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%
Some HS, no diploma 6.3%
HS graduate 38.4%
Some college, no degree 21.5%
Associate's degree 12.0%
Bachelor's degree 11.3%
Graduate / professional 8.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.0%
Bachelor's or higher20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool103.0%
Kindergarten206.0%
Elementary school13239.5%
High school14142.2%
College / grad school319.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 14.7%
Construction 12.2%
Retail trade 11.4%
Public administration 9.3%
Manufacturing 4.2%
Agriculture & mining 3.9%
Transportation & utilities 2.5%
Professional & management 2.3%
Finance & real estate 2.0%
Other services 0.6%
Wholesale trade 0.3%
Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts32.7%
Service16.0%
Sales & office13.3%
Natural resources & construction18.2%
Production & transportation19.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector63.0%
Government29.6%
Self-employed6.6%
Unpaid family workers0.9%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone77.9%
Carpool12.1%
Public transit1.3%
Walk4.8%
Work from home2.5%
Other means1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)33.2

Poverty

All people 13.7%
Under 18 years 21.2%
18 and over 11.8%
Married-couple families 3.7%
Female-led households 10.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.9%
Retirement income34.5%
Supplemental Security13.5%
Cash public assistance3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP11.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.1%
High blood pressure35.4%
High cholesterol33.7%
Diabetes12.0%
Heart disease7.8%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma9.8%
Arthritis29.5%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease7.1%
Cancer7.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.2%
Binge drinking19.7%
No physical activity22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.6%
Depression23.7%
Fair or poor health14.9%
Poor mental health14.1%
Poor physical health11.5%
No health insurance10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.2%
Visited dentist62.3%
Cholesterol screening91.3%
Teeth loss12.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1279.9%
Disability%
Any disability22.3%
Under 186.3%
18–64 years23.2%
65 and over32.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance54.7%
Public insurance58.8%
No insurance7.4%
Uninsured under 198.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,56697.8%
Spanish70.4%
Other Indo-European50.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,58398.9%
Born in same state1,58198.8%
Born in different state1,30881.7%
Foreign born20.1%
Naturalized citizen181.1%
Not a US citizen1055.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish1428.9%
Italian1338.3%
Arab563.5%
French362.2%
Dutch150.9%
AncestryCount%
German60.4%
English60.4%
Irish20.1%
Norwegian20.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.7%
Internet access91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55771

What city is ZIP code 55771 in?

ZIP code 55771 is primarily assigned to Orr, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55771 in?

ZIP code 55771 falls within Saint Louis County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 55771 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 55771 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 55771 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 55771 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 55771 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 55771 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 55771 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 55771 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 55771 in?

ZIP code 55771 observes the CST timezone.

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