55775 ZIP Code — Pengilly, MN

Itasca County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55775 is located in Pengilly, Minnesota, within Itasca County. It covers approximately 62.08 square miles and serves a population of 1,369 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 55775

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 $209,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,206. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 45% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 55775 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,369

population

62.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55775 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55775

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55775. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pengilly	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55709 Bovey (12.7 mi) 55769 Nashwauk (13 mi) 55746 Hibbing (14 mi) 55793 Warba (15.1 mi) 55745 Grand Rapids (18 mi) 55744 Grand Rapids (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,369
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	62.08 sq mi
Water area	5.58 sq mi
Latitude	47.3150
Longitude	-93.1637
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	32.1%	44.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	32.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	31.0%	20.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.6%	3.0%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,369

Population

People per sq mi

50.8

Median age

$67,206

Median household income

$39,538

Per capita income

$209,300

Median home value

$770

Median monthly rent

93.0%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

738

Housing units

26.4%

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

126

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	227	16.6%
18 and over	1,142	83.4%
65 and over	367	26.8%
Median age	50.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.2%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%

Black or African American 0.6%

Asian 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,263	89.2%
Two or more races	59	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	47	3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	32	2.3%
Black or African American	9	0.6%
Asian	3	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.1%	44.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	32.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	31.0%	20.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.6%	3.0%	8.5%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 22.0%

$75k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 7.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	22.0%
$75k–$100k	17.6%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	7.6%
Median income	$67,206

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.6%

$50k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 17.6%

$200k–$300k 25.8%

$300k–$500k 13.4%

$500k–$1M 13.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$209,300
Median rent / month	$770
Owner occupied	93.0%
Renter occupied	7.0%
Vacant	27.0%
Single-family detached	86.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	8.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	12.7%
1990–1999	9.9%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	22.5%
1960–1969	15.3%
1950–1959	13.4%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	43.8%
4 bedrooms	18.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	17.3%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	34.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.1%
Electricity	14.4%
Propane / LP gas	52.6%
Fuel oil	10.6%
Wood	4.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	337	59.3%
Cohabiting couple	56	9.9%
Male householder, no spouse	90	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	85	15.0%
Households with children under 18	110	19.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	243	42.8%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	20.3%
Married	57.9%	64.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.2%	9.1%
Divorced	12.7%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 21.1%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 20.3%

Bachelor's degree 17.9%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	26.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	4.4%
Kindergarten	17	5.7%
Elementary school	103	34.6%
High school	69	23.2%
College / grad school	96	32.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.2%

Retail trade 13.6%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Agriculture & mining 8.0%

Construction 6.9%

Public administration 6.9%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Other services 4.1%

Professional & management 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.6%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.7%
Carpool	14.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.5

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 4.1%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.1%
Retirement income	37.9%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.1%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	88	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	33.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.7%
Public insurance	41.6%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,332	97.3%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,351	98.7%
Born in same state	1,346	98.3%
Born in different state	1,177	86.0%
Foreign born	5	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	18	1.3%
Not a US citizen	9	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	224	16.4%
French	139	10.2%
Italian	92	6.7%
English	19	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	17	1.2%
German	12	0.9%
Irish	5	0.4%
Dutch	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55775

What city is ZIP code 55775 in?

ZIP code 55775 is primarily assigned to Pengilly, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55775 in?

ZIP code 55775 falls within Itasca County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55775 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 55775 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 55775 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 55775 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 55775 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 55775 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 55775?

ZIP code 55775 has an estimated population of 1,369 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 55775 in?

ZIP code 55775 observes the CST timezone.