55787 ZIP Code — Tamarack, MN

Aitkin County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55787 is located in Tamarack, Minnesota, within Aitkin County. It covers approximately 135.21 square miles and serves a population of 618 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 55787

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $209,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,000. 54% 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 29 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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 55787 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

618

population

135.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55787 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55787

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55787. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tamarack	Acceptable
Tamarack	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55798 Wright (6.1 mi) 55760 Mcgregor (9.7 mi) 55726 Cromwell (12.2 mi) 55757 Kettle River (13.3 mi) 55780 Sawyer (17.6 mi) 55736 Floodwood (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	618
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	135.21 sq mi
Water area	2.37 sq mi
Latitude	46.6940
Longitude	-93.0640
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	44.8%	49.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	33.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	15.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.5%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

618

Population

People per sq mi

56.1

Median age

$65,000

Median household income

$34,496

Per capita income

$209,100

Median home value

$925

Median monthly rent

89.8%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

423

Housing units

25.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	96	15.5%
18 and over	522	84.5%
65 and over	149	24.1%
Median age	56.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Black or African American 1.7%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	589	93.2%
Two or more races	16	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	14	2.2%
Black or African American	11	1.7%
Other race	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.8%	49.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	33.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	15.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.5%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 26.0%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	26.0%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	19.3%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$65,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$50k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k–$300k 23.7%

$300k–$500k 21.5%

$500k–$1M 5.7%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$209,100
Median rent / month	$925
Owner occupied	89.8%
Renter occupied	10.2%
Vacant	43.4%
Single-family detached	80.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.2%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	18.9%
1990–1999	18.9%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	14.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	45.2%
4 bedrooms	18.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	18.1%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	42.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.8%
Electricity	10.6%
Propane / LP gas	64.2%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	20.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	143	56.3%
Cohabiting couple	17	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	54	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	40	15.7%
Households with children under 18	33	13.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	102	40.2%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	16.5%
Married	50.2%	53.9%
Separated	1.4%	0.0%
Widowed	3.2%	9.4%
Divorced	14.1%	20.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 35.1%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 12.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	25.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	4.0%
Kindergarten	12	9.6%
Elementary school	47	37.6%
High school	55	44.0%
College / grad school	6	4.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 21.1%

Retail trade 10.6%

Construction 9.4%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Professional & management 4.9%

Public administration 4.5%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Other services 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.4%
Service	20.8%
Sales & office	25.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	15.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.0%
Government	24.9%
Self-employed	0.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 7.4%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 37.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.3%
Retirement income	50.4%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	38.9%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.2%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	27.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.9%
Public insurance	49.7%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	605	97.9%
Spanish	1	0.2%
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)	616	99.7%
Born in same state	611	98.9%
Born in different state	513	83.0%
Foreign born	5	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.3%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	124	20.1%
Arab	103	16.7%
Polish	77	12.5%
French	28	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	19	3.1%
Dutch	13	2.1%
English	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55787

What city is ZIP code 55787 in?

ZIP code 55787 is primarily assigned to Tamarack, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55787 in?

ZIP code 55787 falls within Aitkin County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 55787 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 55787 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 55787 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 55787 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 55787 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 55787 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 55787?

ZIP code 55787 has an estimated population of 618 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 55787 in?

ZIP code 55787 observes the CST timezone.