55790 ZIP Code — Tower, MN

Saint Louis County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55790 is located in Tower, Minnesota, within Saint Louis County. It covers approximately 143.61 square miles and serves a population of 1,871 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 55790

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $290,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,969. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 55790 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,871
population
143.61
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55790 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55790

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City Status
Tower Acceptable
Tower Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
55732 Embarrass (13.3 mi) 55792 Virginia (17.1 mi) 55706 Babbitt (17.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,871
Population density 13 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 137
Geography
Land area 143.61 sq mi
Water area 46.83 sq mi
Latitude 47.8206
Longitude -92.2966
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 33.8% 44.3% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 41.8% 31.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 21.9% 20.5% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.5% 4.1% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,871
Population
13
People per sq mi
60.6
Median age
$77,969
Median household income
$44,788
Per capita income
$290,800
Median home value
$588
Median monthly rent
87.5%
Home ownership
9.8%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
2,360
Housing units
33.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
49
Under 5
44
36
5–9
33
32
10–14
29
23
15–19
20
36
20–24
32
52
25–34
47
72
35–44
64
81
45–54
72
98
55–59
88
136
60–64
121
256
65–74
230
89
75–84
79
27
85+
25
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1825013.4%
18 and over1,62186.6%
65 and over70637.7%
Median age60.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or more races 3.4%
Other race 2.9%
Asian 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,50476.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native24112.3%
Hispanic or Latino944.8%
Two or more races673.4%
Other race572.9%
Asian20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 33.8% 44.3% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 41.8% 31.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 21.9% 20.5% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.5% 4.1% 8.5%
Under $10k 2.9%
$10k–$15k 1.1%
$15k–$25k 6.5%
$25k–$35k 7.8%
$35k–$50k 10.2%
$50k–$75k 20.0%
$75k–$100k 17.1%
$100k–$150k 21.2%
$150k–$200k 6.1%
$200k+ 7.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.9%
$10k–$15k1.1%
$15k–$25k6.5%
$25k–$35k7.8%
$35k–$50k10.2%
$50k–$75k20.0%
$75k–$100k17.1%
$100k–$150k21.2%
$150k–$200k6.1%
$200k+7.0%
Median income$77,969

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%
$50k–$100k 9.8%
$100k–$150k 11.2%
$150k–$200k 8.9%
$200k–$300k 16.9%
$300k–$500k 23.2%
$500k–$1M 23.5%
$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$290,800
Median rent / month$588
Owner occupied87.5%
Renter occupied12.5%
Vacant64.7%
Single-family detached93.1%
Large apartment buildings1.1%
Mobile homes3.1%
Median rooms4.4
Avg household size (owned)2.14

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.2%
2010–20195.1%
2000–200912.8%
1990–199915.0%
1980–198918.4%
1970–197918.1%
1960–196910.1%
1950–195911.0%
1940–19493.6%
1939 or earlier5.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.4%
1 bedroom15.0%
2 bedrooms46.3%
3 bedrooms26.7%
4 bedrooms6.1%
5+ bedrooms1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.1%
1 vehicle25.1%
2 vehicles40.6%
3 or more29.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.4%
Electricity31.0%
Propane / LP gas47.4%
Fuel oil11.1%
Wood6.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family51959.6%
Cohabiting couple475.4%
Male householder, no spouse17119.6%
Female householder, no spouse13415.4%
Households with children under 1812214.0%
Households with seniors (65+)46152.9%
Average household size2.15

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married17.0%17.6%
Married66.7%67.5%
Separated0.9%0.3%
Widowed4.4%6.5%
Divorced11.0%8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 3.6%
HS graduate 23.5%
Some college, no degree 21.1%
Associate's degree 18.6%
Bachelor's degree 21.3%
Graduate / professional 11.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.4%
Bachelor's or higher33.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool2210.3%
Kindergarten20.9%
Elementary school10850.7%
High school5525.8%
College / grad school2612.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 17.3%
Education & healthcare 15.8%
Manufacturing 9.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%
Construction 9.5%
Retail trade 8.4%
Public administration 5.9%
Agriculture & mining 5.8%
Finance & real estate 5.7%
Other services 4.9%
Transportation & utilities 4.2%
Information 1.6%
Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts36.8%
Service12.4%
Sales & office18.4%
Natural resources & construction15.9%
Production & transportation16.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector66.1%
Government19.2%
Self-employed14.1%
Unpaid family workers0.7%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone69.1%
Carpool4.9%
Public transit0.4%
Walk3.2%
Work from home21.1%
Other means1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)32.0

Poverty

All people 9.8%
Under 18 years 27.4%
18 and over 7.1%
Married-couple families 2.1%
Female-led households 42.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security50.9%
Retirement income46.6%
Supplemental Security3.6%
Cash public assistance1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP3.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.2%
High blood pressure39.0%
High cholesterol38.0%
Diabetes12.6%
Heart disease9.0%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis33.8%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease7.6%
Cancer9.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.6%
Binge drinking17.3%
No physical activity22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.3%
Depression22.6%
Fair or poor health14.5%
Poor mental health12.4%
Poor physical health11.5%
No health insurance8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.0%
Visited dentist65.6%
Cholesterol screening93.3%
Teeth loss10.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1338.2%
Disability%
Any disability13.9%
Under 183.6%
18–64 years8.2%
65 and over24.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance81.2%
Public insurance47.6%
No insurance2.5%
Uninsured under 190.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,77895.0%
Spanish50.3%
Other Indo-European20.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,86099.4%
Born in same state1,85399.0%
Born in different state1,43976.9%
Foreign born70.4%
Naturalized citizen110.6%
Not a US citizen1090.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish20611%
French1327.1%
Italian1075.7%
Arab794.2%
AncestryCount%
English231.2%
Dutch110.6%
German90.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access46.6%
Internet access88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55790

What city is ZIP code 55790 in?

ZIP code 55790 is primarily assigned to Tower, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55790 in?

ZIP code 55790 falls within Saint Louis County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 55790 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 55790 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 55790 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 55790 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 55790 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 55790 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 55790?

ZIP code 55790 has an estimated population of 1,871 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 55790 in?

ZIP code 55790 observes the CST timezone.

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