Zip code 55767: Moose Lake, Minnesota
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 55767
55767 is a small-town zip code in Moose Lake, Minnesota (Carlton County), covering 56 sq mi of land. About 4,582 people live here, or 81 per square mile. The median resident is 44.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $78,988 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 28.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $247,300, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $931 a month.
14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.4 minutes each way, and 17% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; healthcare; and office and administrative support.
How 55767 compares
- Government workers31.4%99thU.S. 14.5% · MN 12.9%20th of 852 in MN
- Poverty rate28.4%95thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MN 9.3%16th of 852 in MN
- Housing vacancy22.7%95thU.S. 10.1% · MN 9.3%188th of 851 in MN
- Healthcare workers14.1%93rdU.S. 9.7% · MN 10.9%124th of 852 in MN
- Median age44.785thU.S. 38.9 · MN 38.8286th of 854 in MN
- Homeownership rate82.1%83rdStrengthU.S. 65.2% · MN 72.2%498th of 851 in MN
- 79thU.S. 5.2% · MN 4.1%92nd of 853 in MN
- 73rdU.S. 17.2% · MN 17.3%433rd of 854 in MN
- Veterans7.5%72ndU.S. 6.2% · MN 5.9%335th of 854 in MN
- 71stU.S. 10% · MN 9.3%473rd of 852 in MN
- Work from home17.2%69thU.S. 15.1% · MN 17.6%193rd of 852 in MN
- 54thU.S. 0.483 · MN 0.453232nd of 848 in MN
- Uninsured rate6.9%51stU.S. 8.4% · MN 4.7%160th of 853 in MN
- Median household income$78,98849thU.S. $80,734 · MN $89,062402nd of 846 in MN
- Median earnings per worker$47,39647thU.S. $49,666 · MN $54,389503rd of 851 in MN
- Average commute25.4 min46thU.S. 26.4 min · MN 22.7 min341st of 849 in MN
- Diversity index44.843rdU.S. 61.4 · MN 41.1102nd of 854 in MN
- Median home value$247,30033rdU.S. $332,700 · MN $329,300387th of 842 in MN
- Broadband access89.2%29thU.S. 91% · MN 91.6%423rd of 851 in MN
- 29thU.S. 14.1% · MN 8.7%210th of 854 in MN
- 26thU.S. 51.1% · MN 48.1%366th of 828 in MN
- 16thU.S. $1,413 · MN $1,280375th of 757 in MN
- 13thU.S. 3.8% · MN 4%517th of 852 in MN
- Population density81/sq mi11thU.S. 95/sq mi · MN 72/sq mi262nd of 854 in MN
- Per capita income$25,6149thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MN $48,237834th of 853 in MN
- Population4,5827thU.S. 334,922,499 · MN 5,739,445270th of 854 in MN
- 7thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MN 39.4%767th of 854 in MN
- Residents under 1811.6%4thU.S. 22% · MN 22.9%810th of 854 in MN
| Measure | 55767 | Carlton | MN | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government workers | 31.4% | 19.8% | 12.9% | 14.5% | 20th of 852 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 28.4% | 11.9% | 9.3% | 12.5% | 16th of 852 | |
| Housing vacancy | 22.7% | 11.4% | 9.3% | 10.1% | 188th of 851 | |
| Healthcare workers | 14.1% | 14.5% | 10.9% | 9.7% | 124th of 852 | |
| Median age | 44.7 | 41.4 | 38.8 | 38.9 | 286th of 854 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 82.1% | 80% | 72.2% | 65.2% | 498th of 851 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 5.2% | 92nd of 853 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 19.9% | 18.5% | 17.3% | 17.2% | 433rd of 854 | |
| Veterans | 7.5% | 7.8% | 5.9% | 6.2% | 335th of 854 | |
| Self-employed workers | 11.2% | 8.3% | 9.3% | 10% | 473rd of 852 | |
| Work from home | 17.2% | 9.5% | 17.6% | 15.1% | 193rd of 852 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.439 | 0.420 | 0.453 | 0.483 | 232nd of 848 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.9% | 4.5% | 4.7% | 8.4% | 160th of 853 | |
| Median household income | $78,988 | $80,573 | $89,062 | $80,734 | 402nd of 846 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $47,396 | $52,035 | $54,389 | $49,666 | 503rd of 851 | |
| Average commute | 25.4 min | 21.5 min | 22.7 min | 26.4 min | 341st of 849 | |
| Diversity index | 44.8 | 24.1 | 41.1 | 61.4 | 102nd of 854 | |
| Median home value | $247,300 | $245,100 | $329,300 | $332,700 | 387th of 842 | |
| Broadband access | 89.2% | 88% | 91.6% | 91% | 423rd of 851 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 4.9% | 1.8% | 8.7% | 14.1% | 210th of 854 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 44.1% | 46.6% | 48.1% | 51.1% | 366th of 828 | |
| Median gross rent | $931 | $1,009 | $1,280 | $1,413 | 375th of 757 | |
| Tech workers | 1% | 1.6% | 4% | 3.8% | 517th of 852 | |
| Population density | 81/sq mi | 42/sq mi | 72/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 262nd of 854 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $25,614 | $39,410 | $48,237 | $44,673 | 834th of 853 | |
| Population | 4,582 | 36,518 | 5,739,445 | 334,922,499 | 270th of 854 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 13.9% | 26.5% | 39.4% | 35.7% | 767th of 854 | |
| Residents under 18 | 11.6% | 21.5% | 22.9% | 22% | 810th of 854 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White73%
- Black13%
- Hispanic6%
- Asian0.9%
- Native American2%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.6%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,061
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 63.2%
- Married couples
- 51.4%
- Living alone
- 31.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.5%
- Male / female
- 71% / 29%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,373
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Vacant
- 22.7%
- Median year built
- 1975
- Median rooms
- 5.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 44.1%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 33.3%
- Home value to income
- 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 55767 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $62,813 | $74,888 |
| Service | $30,893 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $43,594 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $44,750 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $33,281 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 92%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 5.9%
- Households with broadband
- 89.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 62.1%
- No internet access
- 9.5%
- Without health insurance
- 6.9%
- Limited-English households
- 0.9%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Moose Lake
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Carlton County
- Center point
- 46.4486° N, 92.7738° W
- Land area
- 56 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
55767 spans 2 counties
- Carlton County96% of land
- Pine County4% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Moose Lake6% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 55767
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55783 | Sturgeon Lake, MN | 7.3 mi | $82,421 |
| 55756 | Kerrick, MN | 9.6 mi | $55,625 |
| 55707 | Barnum, MN | 9.7 mi | $82,167 |
| 55757 | Kettle River, MN | 9.9 mi | $61,538 |
| 55795 | Willow River, MN | 12 mi | $68,750 |
| 55726 | Cromwell, MN | 14 mi | $80,313 |
| 55749 | Holyoke, MN | 16 mi | $77,500 |
| 55704 | Askov, MN | 16 mi | $62,500 |
| 55780 | Sawyer, MN | 16 mi | $76,042 |
| 55712 | Bruno, MN | 17 mi | $61,563 |
| 55718 | Carlton, MN | 18 mi | $96,546 |
| 55735 | Finlayson, MN | 20 mi | $63,827 |
Zip codes like 55767 elsewhere
Questions about 55767
What city is zip code 55767?
55767 is assigned to Moose Lake, Minnesota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 55767 in?
55767 is mostly in Carlton County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 55767?
About 4,582 people live in 55767, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 55767 in?
55767 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 55767?
The median household income in 55767 is $78,988.
What zip codes are near 55767?
The closest zip codes to 55767 are 55783, 55756, 55707, 55757, 55795.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 55767, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.