ZIP Code 55779 in Saginaw, MN

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Saginaw, Minnesota
City Alias:Culver
Names to Avoid:
Brevator, Grand Lake, Harnell Park, Industrial
County:Saint Louis County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:39:00 AM
Population:3,974 [See All]
Area Code:218
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:46.9173, -92.4907
Land Area:123.497 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 55779 has 3,974 residents and 1,569 households (average 2.46 persons per household). The median age is 43.3 years, older than the state (38.4) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.9% male and 47.1% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.5%, much higher than the state average of 77.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (1.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:3,974Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:3,905Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:4,059Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:32.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$93,792Source: Census ACS
Households:1,569Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$282,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.46Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.61Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--3,8273,8463,9433,9903,8493,9123,9103,9453,8933,9133,9573,9333,9813,905
Decennial Census3,755------------------3,974--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 43.3

Male Median Age: 42.5

Female Median Age: 44.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1231201191418111515112914410914619417115296592725
Female99118108998310011211910911314314417913291574125
Total2222382272401642152632482532222893383502841871166850
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:3,67595.68%
Black:180.47%
Hispanic:*511.33%
Asian:60.16%
American Indian:711.85%
Hawaiian:20.05%
Other:180.47%
Total:3,841100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:2,10252.89%42.5 years
Females:1,87247.11%44.5 years
Total:3,974100%43.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:3,82497.93%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:411.05%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:250.64%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:151.02%
Total Population:3,905100%
Total Native Population:3,86598.98%
Total Foreign-born Population:401.02%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $93,792, which is markedly greater than the national median ($80,734), is up $37,287 (66.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,848. Family households earn a median of $111,761 versus $49,516 for nonfamily households (a difference of $62,245). By gender, male median income is $78,221 and female is $43,454, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $34,767 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 63.8%, which is about the same as the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.0%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (30.9%).

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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$56,505$56,932$58,972$64,073$67,022$72,986$75,000$78,214$83,944$88,079$87,700$100,231$98,958$93,792
Median Family Income$64,083$68,750$73,971$80,046$81,520$84,968$85,441$89,769$94,063$99,444$100,179$116,071$116,193$111,761
Median NonFamily Income$43,281$35,395$33,750$38,264$35,625$36,538$43,269$45,573$44,405$43,203$46,250$46,848$52,625$49,516
Median Male Income$49,861$52,220$53,846$56,935$56,055$58,750$59,375$59,728$58,636$63,250$66,103$77,500$75,926$78,221
Median Female Income$35,815$35,912$34,071$36,042$37,533$38,058$39,273$40,833$44,074$39,598$41,019$44,224$45,208$43,454
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:1,85557.52%
Unemployed:1865.77%
Not In Labor Force:1,18436.71%
Total:3,225100%
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:57430.94%
Service:32417.47%
Sales and Office:48225.98%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:25013.48%
Production, transportation, and material moving:22512.13%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,855100%
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 $282,900, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $83,100 (41.59%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $63,600. The median gross rent is $1,708, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $758 (79.79%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $618. Of occupied housing, owners make up 85.98% (58.11% with a mortgage, 41.89% free-and-clear) and renters 14.02% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 17.18%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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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$199,800$200,900$200,200$203,300$197,900$200,000$212,100$213,300$219,300$229,700$230,100$247,200$265,100$282,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:3818.81%
$1,000 to $1,499:4019.80%
$1,500 to $1,999:3014.85%
$2,000 to $2,499:6733.17%
$2,500 to $2,999:62.97%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:2110.40%
Total:202100%
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$950$875$940$1,013$1,050$948$1,083$958$1,090$1,538$1,516$1,580$1,637$1,708
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):72049.97%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):51936.02%
Renter Occupied:20214.02%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,441100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,44182.82%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):29917.18%
Total Housing Units:1,740100%
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:1,53388.10%
Multi-Family Units:120.69%
Other Units:19511.21%
Total Housing Units:1,740100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 27.70% 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 95.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 5.00%, which is falls below the national rate (8.80%), up 2.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.20 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.99%). College enrollment is 17.84%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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:371.37%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:802.97%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):88232.75%
Some college, no degree:67525.06%
Associate's degree:27310.14%
Bachelor's degree:58121.57%
Graduate or professional degree:1656.13%
Total:2,693100%
High school or higher:2,57695.66%
Bachelor's degree or higher:74627.70%
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:3,08170.05%
Public Insurance:1,22527.85%
No Insurance:922.09%
Total:4,398100%
Has Health Insurance:4,30697.91%
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 Poverty1.9%3.3%4.5%4.6%4.7%4.3%4.0%5.2%4.4%3.7%4.3%3.5%4.2%5.0%
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:374.49%
Kindergarten:647.77%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):34641.99%
High school (grades 9-12):23027.91%
College or graduate school:14717.84%
Total:824100%
Early Childhood:10112.26%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):64077.67%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 55779 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 63 business establishments, employing about 302 people with an annual payroll of $17,937,000. USPS data shows 1,650 residential mailboxes and 27 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,650Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:27Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,758Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,627Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:63Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$3,573,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$17,937,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:302Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 55779 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 1.42% of whom live in ZIP Code 55779. It covers 123.497 sq mi of land and a water area of 6.328 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:123.497 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:6.328 sq miSource: 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


55780 | | 55777

Schools in ZIP Code 55779


ZIP Code 55779 is part of 2 school districts, including: St. Louis County School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Proctor Public School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 3 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.

South Ridge Elementary 8162 Swan Lake Rd
Culver, MN 55779
District: St. Louis County School District
South Ridge Secondary 8162 Swan Lake Rd
Culver, MN 55779
District: St. Louis County School District
N.e. Regional Correction Cntr. 6102 Abramson Rd
Saginaw, MN 55779
District: Proctor Public School District
Queen Of Peace Catholic School 102 4th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
District: Private SchoolNearby
Lakeview Christian Academy 155 W Central Entrance
Duluth, MN 55811
District: Private SchoolNearby
Stone Ridge Christian School 115 E Orange St
Duluth, MN 55811
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 55779


Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community College 2101 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720-2342
Type: Post Secondary
Lake Superior College 2101 Trinity Rd
Duluth, MN 55811-3399
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
University Of Wisconsin-Superior 1605 Catlin Ave
Superior, WI 54880-4500
Type: Post Secondary
Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range Eveleth 1100 Industrial Park Drive
Eveleth, MN 55734
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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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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