Willow River ZIP Code List — Pine County, MN
There is one unique ZIP code in Willow River, Minnesota and it is 55795. Area code: 218.
1
ZIP codes
86.62
sq mi land
1.19
sq mi water
218
area code
Willow River, MN ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Willow River, MN (1)
Demographics & statistics
1,899
Population
41.9
Median age
$68,958
Median household income
$34,077
Per capita income
$213,800
Median home value
$763
Median monthly rent
86.2%
Home ownership
6.0%
Poverty rate
7.9%
Unemployment
991
Housing units
12.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
61
Under 5
41
64
5–9
44
60
10–14
41
59
15–19
40
67
20–24
45
139
25–34
94
155
35–44
106
167
45–54
114
78
55–59
53
83
60–64
56
120
65–74
81
64
75–84
44
14
85+
9
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Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 378 | 19.9% |
| 18 and over | 1,521 | 80.1% |
| 65 and over | 332 | 17.5% |
| Median age | 41.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.6%
Two or more races
4.6%
Black or African American
3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Hispanic or Latino
0.4%
Other race
0.3%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,728 | 90.6% |
| Two or more races | 87 | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 62 | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
8.7%
$25k–$35k
8.4%
$35k–$50k
11.9%
$50k–$75k
18.0%
$75k–$100k
17.0%
$100k–$150k
13.8%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k+
8.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.8% |
| $200k+ | 8.7% |
| Median income | $68,958 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.9%
$50k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
12.0%
$150k–$200k
15.7%
$200k–$300k
38.4%
$300k–$500k
15.3%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $213,800 |
| Median rent / month | $763 |
| Owner occupied | 86.2% |
| Renter occupied | 13.8% |
| Vacant | 36.6% |
| Single-family detached | 84.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 12.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 3.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.1% |
| 3 or more | 38.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 22.1% |
| Electricity | 13.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 45.4% |
| Fuel oil | 2.9% |
| Wood | 13.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 361 | 52.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 83 | 12.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 145 | 21.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 100 | 14.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 213 | 30.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 231 | 33.5% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.4% | 14.7% |
| Married | 42.9% | 58.1% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Divorced | 20.5% | 18.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
7.2%
HS graduate
41.0%
Some college, no degree
27.1%
Associate's degree
10.7%
Bachelor's degree
10.1%
Graduate / professional
2.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 26 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 18 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 160 | 42.6% |
| High school | 113 | 30.1% |
| College / grad school | 59 | 15.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.3%
Public administration
15.3%
Construction
9.7%
Retail trade
9.7%
Transportation & utilities
9.1%
Manufacturing
6.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.0%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Agriculture & mining
4.4%
Professional & management
3.4%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Other services
2.5%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.2% |
| Service | 26.1% |
| Sales & office | 14.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.9% |
| Production & transportation | 14.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.0% |
| Government | 26.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.4% |
| Carpool | 15.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Other means | 2.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 35.5 |
Poverty
All people
6.0%
Under 18 years
10.0%
18 and over
5.0%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
20.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.6% |
| Retirement income | 26.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 31.8% |
| High cholesterol | 30.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 24.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 21.1% |
| No physical activity | 24.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 13.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.7% |
| Visited dentist | 56.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.7% |
| Teeth loss | 14.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 172 | 11.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.3% |
| Under 18 | 10.3% |
| 18–64 years | 12.1% |
| 65 and over | 31.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.7% |
| Public insurance | 38.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,797 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 6 | 0.3% |
| 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) | 1,889 | 99.5% |
| Born in same state | 1,884 | 99.2% |
| Born in different state | 1,604 | 84.5% |
| Foreign born | 5 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10 | 0.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 10 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 193 | 10.2% |
| Italian | 127 | 6.7% |
| French | 100 | 5.3% |
| Dutch | 75 | 3.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 70 | 3.7% |
| German | 22 | 1.2% |
| English | 6 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.3% |
| Internet access | 92.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ZIP code for Willow River, MN?
Willow River, MN has one ZIP code: 55795.
What is the main ZIP code for Willow River, MN?
The primary ZIP code for Willow River, MN is 55795. The city uses area code 218 for phone service.
What county is Willow River, MN in?
Willow River is located in Pine County, Minnesota.
How many ZIP codes are in Willow River, MN?
Willow River, MN has 1 ZIP code.
What is the ZIP code for downtown Willow River, Minnesota?
Downtown Willow River is located in ZIP code 55795, which serves the entire village in Pine County.
If I'm mailing a letter to a resident on Willow River's Main Street, what ZIP code should I use?
You should use ZIP code 55795, as this is the only ZIP code serving Willow River and all its streets and neighborhoods.