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Saint Louis County
Soudan, MN
55782
55782 ZIP Code — Soudan, MN
Saint Louis County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55782 is located in
Soudan ,
Minnesota ,
within Saint Louis County .
It covers approximately 10.78 square miles and serves a population of
431 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 218 .
About ZIP code 55782
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $89,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $55,250. 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 55782 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
431
Population density
40 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
137
Geography
Land area
10.78 sq mi
Water area
0.70 sq mi
Latitude
47.8103
Longitude
-92.2403
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
218
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.2%
44.3%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
32.0%
31.0%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
14.6%
20.5%
26.5%
Over $200k
1.2%
4.1%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$55,250
Median household income
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 83 19.3% 18 and over 348 80.7% 65 and over 122 28.3% Median age 46.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.6%
Group Count % White 403 93.3% Two or more races 17 3.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 7 1.6% Asian 3 0.7% Hispanic or Latino 1 0.2% Other race 1 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.2%
44.3%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
32.0%
31.0%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
14.6%
20.5%
26.5%
Over $200k
1.2%
4.1%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.0% $10k–$15k 0.5% $15k–$25k 11.0% $25k–$35k 1.9% $35k–$50k 23.9% $50k–$75k 26.3% $75k–$100k 14.8% $100k–$150k 13.4% $150k–$200k 6.2% $200k+ 1.0% Median income $55,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $89,800 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 82.8% Renter occupied 17.2% Vacant 21.7% Single-family detached 77.2% Large apartment buildings 10.1% Mobile homes 9.7% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.06
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.9% 2000–2009 7.1% 1990–1999 5.6% 1980–1989 15.0% 1970–1979 14.6% 1960–1969 2.6% 1950–1959 10.1% 1940–1949 13.1% 1939 or earlier 30.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.6% 1 bedroom 13.1% 2 bedrooms 27.0% 3 bedrooms 44.2% 4 bedrooms 9.0% 5+ bedrooms 4.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 11.0% 1 vehicle 26.3% 2 vehicles 34.4% 3 or more 28.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.8% Electricity 14.4% Propane / LP gas 39.7% Fuel oil 37.8% Wood 4.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 88 42.1% Cohabiting couple 18 8.6% Male householder, no spouse 42 20.1% Female householder, no spouse 61 29.2% Households with children under 18 45 21.5% Households with seniors (65+) 88 42.1% Average household size 2.06
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 23.2% 30.4% Married 59.5% 45.9% Separated 0.0% 2.1% Widowed 1.8% 4.6% Divorced 15.5% 17.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
29.2%
Graduate / professional
3.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.4% Bachelor's or higher 18.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 5 6.1% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 46 56.1% High school 28 34.1% College / grad school 3 3.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.9%
Agriculture & mining
14.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.1%
Public administration
12.6%
Finance & real estate
7.9%
Professional & management
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 38.2% Service 18.3% Sales & office 17.8% Natural resources & construction 17.8% Production & transportation 7.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 59.7% Government 34.0% Self-employed 6.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.6% Carpool 18.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 1.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 27.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
44.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.0% Retirement income 30.1% Supplemental Security 6.2% Cash public assistance 1.0% Food stamps / SNAP 3.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.6% High blood pressure 33.5% High cholesterol 33.6% Diabetes 10.0% Heart disease 7.0% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 8.9% Arthritis 28.6% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 6.0% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.8% Binge drinking 20.0% No physical activity 19.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.5% Depression 22.8% Fair or poor health 11.8% Poor mental health 12.5% Poor physical health 9.7% No health insurance 8.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.9% Visited dentist 67.4% Cholesterol screening 92.3% Teeth loss 9.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 39 11.2%
Disability % Any disability 16.5% Under 18 3.6% 18–64 years 10.6% 65 and over 36.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 78.4% Public insurance 44.5% No insurance 1.6% Uninsured under 19 1.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 416 96.5% Spanish 2 0.5% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 2 0.5%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 429 99.5% Born in same state 427 99.1% Born in different state 317 73.5% Foreign born 2 0.5% Naturalized citizen 2 0.5% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 58 13.5% Italian 45 10.4% French 30 7%
Ancestry Count % Arab 4 0.9% German 2 0.5% Dutch 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 48.5% Internet access 95.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55782
What city is ZIP code 55782 in?
ZIP code 55782 is primarily assigned to Soudan, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55782 in?
ZIP code 55782 falls within Saint Louis County, Minnesota.
Does ZIP code 55782 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 55782 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 55782 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 55782 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 55782 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 55782 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 55782 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 55782 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 55782 in?
ZIP code 55782 observes the CST timezone.
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