55797 ZIP Code — Wrenshall, MN

Carlton County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55797 is located in Wrenshall, Minnesota, within Carlton County. It covers approximately 65.66 square miles and serves a population of 1,296 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 55797

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 $224,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,125. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 39% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 55797 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,296

population

65.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55797 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55797

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55797. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wrenshall	Acceptable
Wrenshall	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55718 Carlton (5.8 mi) 55749 Holyoke (7.6 mi) 55808 Duluth (9.6 mi) 55733 Esko (9.7 mi) 54880 Superior (11.5 mi) 55707 Barnum (12.1 mi) 55810 Duluth (13.9 mi) 55756 Kerrick (14 mi) 55720 Cloquet (14.2 mi) 55807 Duluth (14.4 mi) 55806 Duluth (17.5 mi) 55780 Sawyer (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,296
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	65.66 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	46.5717
Longitude	-92.3598
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	24.6%	35.6%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	47.1%	35.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	26.1%	25.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.6%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,296

Population

People per sq mi

47.7

Median age

$83,125

Median household income

$36,692

Per capita income

$224,000

Median home value

$1,063

Median monthly rent

92.7%

Home ownership

3.6%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

540

Housing units

23.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

109

65–74

110

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	274	21.1%
18 and over	1,022	78.9%
65 and over	288	22.2%
Median age	47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

Two or more races 3.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,219	93.8%
Two or more races	48	3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	26	2%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2	0.2%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.6%	35.6%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	47.1%	35.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	26.1%	25.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.6%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 8.6%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 23.3%

$100k–$150k 26.6%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	8.6%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	23.3%
$100k–$150k	26.6%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$83,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 4.0%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 41.8%

$300k–$500k 20.4%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$224,000
Median rent / month	$1,063
Owner occupied	92.7%
Renter occupied	7.3%
Vacant	6.0%
Single-family detached	88.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	9.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	19.3%
1990–1999	16.9%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	10.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	23.1%
3 bedrooms	53.1%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	19.1%
2 vehicles	41.1%
3 or more	38.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.4%
Electricity	15.4%
Propane / LP gas	37.8%
Fuel oil	11.7%
Wood	16.5%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	318	58.3%
Cohabiting couple	41	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	87	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	99	18.2%
Households with children under 18	161	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	186	34.1%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.6%	17.2%
Married	60.4%	60.7%
Separated	1.5%	0.4%
Widowed	4.5%	7.9%
Divorced	11.9%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 17.4%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	23.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	8.6%
Kindergarten	9	3.4%
Elementary school	138	51.9%
High school	66	24.8%
College / grad school	30	11.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Manufacturing 12.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.5%

Retail trade 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Public administration 7.1%

Construction 6.9%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Professional & management 4.5%

Other services 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.1%
Government	15.7%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.1%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 3.6%

Under 18 years 6.7%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.1%
Retirement income	27.9%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	29.9%
High cholesterol	28.6%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	20.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.7%
Visited dentist	64.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	97	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	26.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.1%
Public insurance	35.9%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,248	96.3%
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)	1,294	99.8%
Born in same state	1,288	99.4%
Born in different state	1,056	81.5%
Foreign born	6	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	185	14.3%
Polish	169	13%
French	140	10.8%
Arab	45	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	17	1.3%
German	16	1.2%
English	16	1.2%
Dutch	15	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55797

What city is ZIP code 55797 in?

ZIP code 55797 is primarily assigned to Wrenshall, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55797 in?

ZIP code 55797 falls within Carlton County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55797 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 55797 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 55797 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 55797 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 55797 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 55797 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 55797?

ZIP code 55797 has an estimated population of 1,296 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 55797 in?

ZIP code 55797 observes the CST timezone.