55731 ZIP Code
Ely, Minnesota
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 55731 |
| City/Town: | Ely |
| County: | St. Louis |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 5,297 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,394 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,626 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,821 |
| Median Home Value: | $198,500 |
| Land Area: | 1606.7 sq miles
4161.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 272.4 sq miles
705.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.9969, -91.7540 |
Population Information (55731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 5,297 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 2,655 | 50.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 2,642 | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 57.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 68 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 130 | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 195 | 3.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 500 | 9.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 266 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 465 | 8.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 374 | 7.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 422 | 8.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 494 | 9.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 663 | 12.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,115 | 21.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 503 | 9.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 102 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (55731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $198,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $589 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,821 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,686 | 55.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,135 | 44.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,021 | 75.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 665 | 24.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (55731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,138 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 52 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 222 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 772 | 18.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 866 | 20.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 654 | 15.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,071 | 25.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 501 | 12.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 38.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (55731 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,394 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,434 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $98,261 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,626 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (55731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,529 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,477 | 97.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 52 | 2.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,360 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,808 | 73.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 463 | 18.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 198 | 8.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (55731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,031 | 95.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 50 | 0.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 38 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 34 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 144 | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 99 | 1.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 79 | 1.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 37 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 42 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (55731 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 223 | 8.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 214 | 8.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 168 | 6.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 203 | 7.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 343 | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 449 | 16.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 363 | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 437 | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 208 | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 78 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (55731 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,569 | 63.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 221 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 331 | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 58 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 247 | 10.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 14.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (55731 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 146 | 5.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 256 | 10.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 141 | 5.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 11 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 282 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 91 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 58 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 113 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 176 | 7.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 591 | 23.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 293 | 11.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 190 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 129 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (55731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (55731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 4,944 | 93.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,994 | 75.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,434 | 46.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 316 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (55731 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,693 | 63.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,375 | 51.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 906 | 33.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 78 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 39 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 124 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (55731 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,098 | 85.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 24 | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 125 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 86 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 106 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 13 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 257 | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 112 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (55731 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 115 | 2.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 498 | 10.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 580 | 12.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 440 | 9.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 786 | 16.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 425 | 8.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 472 | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 294 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,210 | 25.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (55731 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 137 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 826 | 17.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,734 | 36.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,576 | 32.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 437 | 9.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 111 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (55731 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 103 | 3.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 847 | 31.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 479 | 17.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 722 | 26.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 420 | 15.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 90 | 3.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 25 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (55731 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 303 | 11.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 847 | 31.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 842 | 31.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 694 | 25.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (55731 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 59 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 176 | 8.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 318 | 15.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 469 | 23.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 399 | 19.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 390 | 19.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 188 | 9.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 22 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (55731 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,504 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $547 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $589 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.07 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.21 | 2.38 |
Households (55731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,686 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,131 | 42.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 254 | 9.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 763 | 28.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 627 | 23.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 340 | 12.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,243 | 46.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.86 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.57 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (55731 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,532 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 862 | 34.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,191 | 47.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 52 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 358 | 14.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 639 | 25.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (55731 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 941 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 36 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 10 | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 255 | 27.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 240 | 25.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 400 | 42.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (55731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 4,751 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 437 | 9.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 5,260 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 724 | 13.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 3 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 297 | 41.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 424 | 58.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (55731 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 4,568 | 86.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 719 | 13.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 303 | 42.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 397 | 55.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 143 | 19.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 19 | 2.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (55731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 5,214 | 98.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 43 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 83 | 193.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 83 | 193.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 83 | 193.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 31 | 72.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 4 | 9.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 14 | 32.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 34 | 79.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (55731 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,229 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 5,113 | 97.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 116 | 2.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 44 | 0.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 52 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 20 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (55731 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,686 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,414 | 89.9% | 89.4% |
Ely, MN55731