55786 ZIP Code — Taconite, MN
Itasca County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55786 is located in Taconite, Minnesota, within Itasca County. It covers approximately 2.55 square miles and serves a population of 183 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.
183
population
2.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55786 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55786
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55786. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Taconite | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 183 |
| Population density | 72 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.55 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.3123 |
| Longitude | -93.3818 |
| 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 | 57.1% | 44.9% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 32.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.9% | 20.1% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 1.3% | 3.0% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
183
Population
72
People per sq mi
56.8
Median age
$56,250
Median household income
$35,402
Per capita income
$95,800
Median home value
$669
Median monthly rent
90.0%
Home ownership
2.2%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
101
Housing units
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5
Under 5
5
2
5–9
2
3
10–14
3
6
15–19
7
15
25–34
16
5
35–44
6
6
45–54
6
18
55–59
18
3
60–64
4
16
65–74
16
9
75–84
10
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 33 | 18.0% |
| 18 and over | 150 | 82.0% |
| 65 and over | 53 | 29.0% |
| Median age | 56.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
97.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 178 | 97.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 2.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 57.1% | 44.9% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 32.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.9% | 20.1% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 1.3% | 3.0% | 8.5% |
$15k–$25k
7.8%
$25k–$35k
5.6%
$35k–$50k
22.2%
$50k–$75k
37.8%
$75k–$100k
5.6%
$100k–$150k
18.9%
$150k–$200k
2.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 7.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 22.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 37.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 5.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.2% |
| Median income | $56,250 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.8%
$50k–$100k
44.4%
$100k–$150k
11.1%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k–$300k
18.5%
$500k–$1M
3.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $95,800 |
| Median rent / month | $669 |
| Owner occupied | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% |
| Vacant | 18.2% |
| Single-family detached | 91.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.14 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 41.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 53.3% |
| 3 or more | 16.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 11.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 60.0% |
| Fuel oil | 21.1% |
| No fuel used | 4.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 42 | 46.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 26 | 28.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 22 | 24.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 22 | 24.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 40 | 44.4% |
| Average household size | 2.03 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.3% | 28.2% |
| Married | 55.3% | 52.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 11.5% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 7.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
10.7%
HS graduate
37.3%
Some college, no degree
24.0%
Associate's degree
6.7%
Bachelor's degree
16.7%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 10 | 26.3% |
| High school | 15 | 39.5% |
| College / grad school | 13 | 34.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
36.3%
Manufacturing
16.5%
Other services
14.3%
Professional & management
13.2%
Retail trade
7.7%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Agriculture & mining
2.2%
Construction
2.2%
Public administration
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.5% |
| Service | 27.5% |
| Sales & office | 22.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 2.2% |
| Production & transportation | 20.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.6% |
| Government | 26.4% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.7% |
| Carpool | 14.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.4 |
Poverty
All people
2.2%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
2.7%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 51.1% |
| Retirement income | 21.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.8% |
| High blood pressure | 26.7% |
| High cholesterol | 27.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 22.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 23.2% |
| Binge drinking | 21.2% |
| No physical activity | 22.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.5% |
| Depression | 24.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 11.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.0% |
| Visited dentist | 63.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Teeth loss | 12.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4 | 2.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.3% |
| 65 and over | 28.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.9% |
| Public insurance | 51.4% |
| No insurance | 2.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 173 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 183 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 183 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 160 | 87.4% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 8 | 4.4% |
| Polish | 7 | 3.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 5 | 2.7% |
| Dutch | 3 | 1.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 49.2% |
| Internet access | 77.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55786
What city is ZIP code 55786 in?
ZIP code 55786 is primarily assigned to Taconite, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55786 in?
ZIP code 55786 falls within Itasca County, Minnesota.
Does ZIP code 55786 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 55786 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 55786 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 55786 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 55786 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 55786 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55786?
The median home value in ZIP code 55786 is $95,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 55786 in?
ZIP code 55786 observes the CST timezone.