ZIP Code 55766 in Melrude, MN

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Melrude, Minnesota
Names to Avoid:
Ellsburg, Whiteface
County:Saint Louis County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:38:54 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:218
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:47.2416, -92.4300
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55766 - Melrude, MN

ZIP Code 55766, Melrude

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationSaint Louis County, MN
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points34
PO Boxes34
Also Known AsWhiteface, Ellsburg
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 55724
Key Facts
  • 55766 is a PO Box-only ZIP code with 34 boxes and no street delivery service
  • The post office accepts mail for three community names: Melrude (primary), Whiteface, and Ellsburg
  • All three ZIP+4 records in the postal database are PO Box ranges, not street addresses
  • There are no city carrier routes, rural routes, or highway contract routes serving this ZIP code
  • The ZIP code has no recorded residential population in standard census and postal metrics

The Post Office

This isn't a typical residential ZIP code. There's no street-based carrier delivery, no rural routes, and no city routes. The facility handles mail for a small customer base that comes to the post office to collect it. The area has no recorded population in standard ZIP code metrics, and all three ZIP+4 records in the system correspond to PO Box ranges rather than street addresses.

Street Name Patterns

No street delivery exists in this ZIP code. All mail service is PO Box-based.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $52,917 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024.

Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$52,917$73,750$58,750$75,250$0$78,000$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$43,750$55,938$55,781$55,313$55,625$58,250$0$0$0$130,625$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$53,750$17,292$19,464$50,000$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$56,563$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:00%
Unemployed:00%
Not In Labor Force:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:00%
Service:00%
Sales and Office:00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $425,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$425,000$275,000$265,000$162,500$0$225,000$0$212,500$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00%
Renter Occupied:00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:0100%

Occupied Housing Units:00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:00%
Multi-Family Units:00%
Other Units:00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


Insufficient data for educational attainment. Insufficient data for health insurance coverage. Insufficient data for poverty. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00%
Some college, no degree:00%
Associate's degree:00%
Bachelor's degree:00%
Graduate or professional degree:00%
Total:0100%
High school or higher:00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:00%
Public Insurance:00%
No Insurance:00%
Total:0100%
Has Health Insurance:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty33.3%10.0%9.1%28.6%22.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 55766 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:34Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 55766 is located in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, within the Duluth, MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 20260) and Minnesota's 8th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 279,771 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 55766. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Duluth, MN-WISource: Census
CBSA Number:20260Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:279,771Source: Census
MSA:Duluth-Superior, MN-WI MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:27908.13 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


55767 | | 55765

Schools in ZIP Code 55766


We could not locate which school district 55766 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary 801 Jones St
Eveleth, MN 55734
District: Rock Ridge Public SchoolsNearby
North Star Elementary 7 Fayal Avenue
Eveleth, MN 55734
District: Rock Ridge Public SchoolsNearby
Laurentian Elementary 1409 Progress Pkwy
Eveleth, MN 55734
District: Rock Ridge Public SchoolsNearby
Rock Ridge Secondary 1403 Progress Pkwy
Virginia, MN 55792
District: Rock Ridge Public SchoolsNearby
Cherry Elementary 3943 Tamminen Rd
Iron, MN 55751
District: St. Louis County School DistrictNearby
Marquette Catholic School 311 3rd St S
Virginia, MN 55792
District: Private SchoolNearby
Victory Christian Academy 206 E 39th St
Hibbing, MN 55746
District: Private SchoolNearby
Assumption Catholic School 2310 7th Ave E
Hibbing, MN 55746
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 55766


Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range Eveleth 1100 Industrial Park Drive
Eveleth, MN 55734
Type: Post Secondary
Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range Virginia 1001 West Chestnut Street
Virginia, MN 55792
Type: Post Secondary
Minnesota North College 1515 East 25th Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
Type: Post Secondary
The College Of Saint Scholastica 1200 Kenwood Ave
Duluth, MN 55811-4199
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Minnesota-Duluth 515 Darland Administration Bldg
Duluth, MN 55812
Type: Post Secondary
Lake Superior College 2101 Trinity Rd
Duluth, MN 55811-3399
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov