55780 ZIP Code — Sawyer, MN

Carlton County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55780 is located in Sawyer, Minnesota, within Carlton County. It covers approximately 18.82 square miles and serves a population of 248 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 55780

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $165,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,813. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 55780 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

248
population
18.82
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55780 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55780

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City Status
Sawyer Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
55726 Cromwell (5.7 mi) 55720 Cloquet (8.9 mi) 55707 Barnum (9.6 mi) 55711 Brookston (10.9 mi) 55798 Wright (12 mi) 55718 Carlton (12.4 mi) 55733 Esko (15.7 mi) 55757 Kettle River (15.8 mi) 55767 Moose Lake (16.1 mi) 55787 Tamarack (17.6 mi) 55797 Wrenshall (17.8 mi) 55779 Saginaw (18.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 248
Population density 13 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 017
Geography
Land area 18.82 sq mi
Water area 1.72 sq mi
Latitude 46.6886
Longitude -92.6933
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 45.6% 35.6% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 44.1% 35.6% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 25.1% 26.5%
Over $200k 10.3% 3.6% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

248
Population
13
People per sq mi
39.2
Median age
$57,813
Median household income
$23,762
Per capita income
$165,600
Median home value
$463
Median monthly rent
91.6%
Home ownership
15.1%
Poverty rate
8.2%
Unemployment
116
Housing units
7.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
8
Under 5
7
13
5–9
12
7
10–14
6
13
15–19
13
6
20–24
6
9
25–34
8
18
35–44
17
6
45–54
5
5
55–59
4
11
60–64
11
19
65–74
19
8
75–84
7
5
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 186626.6%
18 and over18273.4%
65 and over6325.4%
Median age39.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 31.5%
Two or more races 4.8%
GroupCount%
White15863.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native7831.5%
Two or more races124.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 45.6% 35.6% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 44.1% 35.6% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 25.1% 26.5%
Over $200k 10.3% 3.6% 8.5%
Under $10k 6.0%
$10k–$15k 6.0%
$15k–$25k 3.6%
$25k–$35k 8.4%
$35k–$50k 19.3%
$50k–$75k 37.3%
$75k–$100k 4.8%
$100k–$150k 8.4%
$200k+ 6.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.0%
$10k–$15k6.0%
$15k–$25k3.6%
$25k–$35k8.4%
$35k–$50k19.3%
$50k–$75k37.3%
$75k–$100k4.8%
$100k–$150k8.4%
$200k+6.0%
Median income$57,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.7%
$50k–$100k 2.6%
$100k–$150k 21.1%
$150k–$200k 17.1%
$200k–$300k 39.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$165,600
Median rent / month$463
Owner occupied91.6%
Renter occupied8.4%
Vacant32.5%
Single-family detached79.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes16.3%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)3.01

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.1%
2000–200911.4%
1990–199917.1%
1980–198911.4%
1970–197916.3%
1960–19694.9%
1950–19594.1%
1940–194925.2%
1939 or earlier5.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom6.5%
2 bedrooms51.2%
3 bedrooms25.2%
4 bedrooms12.2%
5+ bedrooms4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.4%
1 vehicle21.7%
2 vehicles50.6%
3 or more19.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity14.5%
Propane / LP gas62.7%
Wood19.3%
No fuel used3.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family4655.4%
Cohabiting couple56.0%
Male householder, no spouse1113.3%
Female householder, no spouse2125.3%
Households with children under 182024.1%
Households with seniors (65+)4149.4%
Average household size2.99

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married34.3%20.8%
Married50.5%53.1%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%8.3%
Divorced15.2%17.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%
Some HS, no diploma 5.7%
HS graduate 52.2%
Some college, no degree 15.9%
Associate's degree 15.3%
Bachelor's degree 3.8%
Graduate / professional 3.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.1%
Bachelor's or higher7.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool811.3%
Kindergarten45.6%
Elementary school3143.7%
High school2129.6%
College / grad school79.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.6%
Public administration 15.7%
Retail trade 12.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 11.2%
Transportation & utilities 10.1%
Manufacturing 7.9%
Finance & real estate 4.5%
Agriculture & mining 3.4%
Construction 1.1%
Other services 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts20.2%
Service28.1%
Sales & office14.6%
Natural resources & construction11.2%
Production & transportation25.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector67.4%
Government28.1%
Self-employed4.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone87.6%
Carpool7.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home3.4%
Other means1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)21.6

Poverty

All people 15.1%
Under 18 years 24.6%
18 and over 12.1%
Married-couple families 4.3%
Female-led households 18.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security51.8%
Retirement income45.8%
Supplemental Security4.8%
Cash public assistance4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP10.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.7%
High blood pressure29.8%
High cholesterol28.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Heart disease6.5%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma10.5%
Arthritis23.5%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease6.6%
Cancer5.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking25.8%
Binge drinking18.8%
No physical activity24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.1%
Depression26.2%
Fair or poor health15.4%
Poor mental health17.1%
Poor physical health11.4%
No health insurance12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)69.6%
Visited dentist57.3%
Cholesterol screening85.9%
Teeth loss16.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans158.2%
Disability%
Any disability11.7%
Under 186.1%
18–64 years11.8%
65 and over17.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance60.1%
Public insurance58.5%
No insurance13.3%
Uninsured under 1916.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only23394.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)24498.4%
Born in same state24498.4%
Born in different state20984.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen41.6%
Not a US citizen4100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab208.1%
Polish156%
AncestryCount%
Italian104%
French31.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access33.5%
Internet access92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55780

What city is ZIP code 55780 in?

ZIP code 55780 is primarily assigned to Sawyer, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55780 in?

ZIP code 55780 falls within Carlton County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55780 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 55780 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 55780 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 55780 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 55780?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 55780 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 55780 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What timezone is ZIP code 55780 in?

ZIP code 55780 observes the CST timezone.

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