| City: | Nett Lake, Minnesota |
| City Alias: | Orr |
| County: | Saint Louis County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:38:58 AM |
| Population: | 73 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 218 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 48.1134, -93.0953 |
| Land Area: | 0.206 sq mi |
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This isn't a PO Box ZIP because mail volume is low. It's classified this way because there's no alternative. The 31 PO Boxes serve 16 occupied households, giving an adoption rate of 1.94 boxes per household. That figure tells you something important: people from surrounding areas without any delivery service rely on this post office too.
Lake Shore Drive is the only named street in the USPS ZIP+4 database for this area. It has just one delivery record. Beyond that single street, the rural carrier route (Route R) handles everything else across a landscape of reservation land and lake country. The median household income here is $16,806, and home ownership patterns reflect extended family arrangements common in tribal communities.
The 27.3-year median age is younger than Minnesota's statewide average of 38.1 years. Extended households are the norm, with an average of 4.56 people per occupied home. That's more than double the state average and reflects multi-generational living arrangements typical in Native American communities. The post office box system accommodates these realities, providing a stable mailing address for families whose physical addresses may not conform to standard street delivery infrastructure.
With only Lake Shore Drive documented in postal records, this area relies almost entirely on PO Box delivery and rural carrier routes rather than street-based infrastructure.
ZIP Code 55772 has 73 residents and 16 households (average 4.56 persons per household). The median age is 27.3 years, significantly younger than the state (38.4) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 41.1% male and 58.9% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (90.4%, much higher than the state average of 1.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (4.1%, much lower than the state average of 77.5% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (1.2%) and national averages (1.1%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 73Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 77Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 354.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 16Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $157,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.56Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.06Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 72 | 74 | 75 | 113 | 156 | 89 | 133 | 174 | 162 | 89 | 133 | 103 | 83 | 77 |
| Decennial Census | 76 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 73 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 27.3
Male Median Age: 29
Female Median Age: 26.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 3 | 4.23% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 2.82% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 66 | 92.96% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 71 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 30 | 41.10% | 29.0 years |
| Females: | 43 | 58.90% | 26.5 years |
| Total: | 73 | 100% | 27.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 67 | 87.01% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 10 | 12.99% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 12.99% |
| Total Population: | 77 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 67 | 87.01% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 10 | 12.99% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $23,438 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $49,375. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $51,250 and female is $31,563, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $19,687 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 25.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 13.3%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (46.2%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $23,438 | $26,250 | $30,000 | $31,000 | $0 | $27,500 | $30,000 | $44,375 | $49,375 | $58,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $60,750 | $62,750 | $31,750 | $29,750 | $0 | $23,750 | $22,083 | $0 | $57,500 | $58,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $9,519 | $8,750 | $8,393 | $0 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,333 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $40,375 | $40,250 | $40,125 | $42,778 | $0 | $25,000 | $27,000 | $29,500 | $28,438 | $38,750 | $40,625 | $51,875 | $53,750 | $51,250 |
| Median Female Income | $23,750 | $23,750 | $22,250 | $22,212 | $0 | $33,750 | $32,500 | $32,813 | $33,750 | $41,250 | $0 | $46,250 | $31,667 | $31,563 |
| Employed: | 13 | 21.67% |
| Unemployed: | 2 | 3.33% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 45 | 75.00% |
| Total: | 60 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 6 | 46.15% |
| Service: | 2 | 15.38% |
| Sales and Office: | 3 | 23.08% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1 | 7.69% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1 | 7.69% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 13 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $157,100, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $106,200 (208.64%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $157,100. The median gross rent is $839, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is down $224 (21.07%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $120. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $50,900 | $54,300 | $54,500 | $38,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $67,500 | $0 | $9,999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $157,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 19 | 82.61% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2 | 8.70% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 2 | 8.70% |
| Total: | 23 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,063 | $1,038 | $1,013 | $770 | $784 | $754 | $681 | $655 | $719 | $725 | $773 | $857 | $838 | $839 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 10 | 30.30% |
| Renter Occupied: | 23 | 69.70% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 33 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 33 | 78.57% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 9 | 21.43% |
| Total Housing Units: | 42 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 38 | 90.48% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 4 | 9.52% |
| Total Housing Units: | 42 | 100% |
In 2024, 4.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 60.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 29.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 66.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 9.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 6.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 20.60 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (46.43%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 1 | 2.17% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 17 | 36.96% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 10 | 21.74% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8 | 17.39% |
| Associate's degree: | 8 | 17.39% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1 | 2.17% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1 | 2.17% |
| Total: | 46 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 28 | 60.87% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 2 | 4.35% |
| Private Insurance: | 23 | 29.49% |
| Public Insurance: | 51 | 65.38% |
| No Insurance: | 4 | 5.13% |
| Total: | 78 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 74 | 94.87% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 28.2% | 28.9% | 42.3% | 45.2% | 34.5% | 26.9% | 23.5% | 5.8% | 10.4% | 6.3% | 9.7% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 1 | 3.57% |
| Kindergarten: | 1 | 3.57% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 13 | 46.43% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 13 | 46.43% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 28 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 2 | 7.14% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 27 | 96.43% |
ZIP Code 55772 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 27Source: 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 |
ZIP Code 55772 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 0.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 55772. It covers 0.206 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: | 0.206 sq miSource: 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: | 2745279Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Nett Lake CDP; MinnesotaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 55772 is in the Nett Lake Public School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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.