55744 ZIP Code
La prairie, Minnesota
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 55744 |
| City/Town: | La prairie |
| County: | Itasca |
| State: | Minnesota |
| Population: | 20,207 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,158 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,639 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,470 |
| Median Home Value: | $216,900 |
| Land Area: | 239.4 sq miles
620.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 34.5 sq miles
89.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.2338, -93.5126 |
Population Information (55744 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,207 | -- |
| Male: | 9,921 | 49.1% |
| Female: | 10,286 | 50.9% |
| Median Age: | 46.5 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 879 | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,248 | 6.2% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,320 | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,195 | 5.9% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 599 | 3.0% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,975 | 9.8% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,602 | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,317 | 11.5% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,303 | 6.4% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,747 | 8.6% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,942 | 14.6% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,509 | 7.5% |
| 85 years and over: | 571 | 2.8% |
Housing Information (55744 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $216,900 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- |
| Median rent: | $952 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 9,470 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,257 | 87.2% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,213 | 12.8% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,228 | 75.4% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,029 | 24.6% |
Educational Attainment (55744 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,966 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 118 | 0.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 567 | 3.8% |
| High school graduate: | 4,119 | 27.5% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,615 | 24.2% |
| Associate degree: | 2,125 | 14.2% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,722 | 18.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,700 | 11.4% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.4% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.5% |
Income Information (55744 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,158 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $82,477 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $88,613 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,639 / yr. |
Employment (55744 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,286 | -- |
| Employed: | 8,786 | 94.8% |
| Unemployed: | 486 | 5.2% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,216 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,931 | 78.9% |
| Government workers: | 1,333 | 15.2% |
| Self-employed: | 500 | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 22 | 0.3% |
Race & Ethnicity (55744 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,469 | 91.4% |
| Black or African American: | 143 | 0.7% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 270 | 1.3% |
| Asian: | 54 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 159 | 0.8% |
| Two or more races: | 1,112 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 601 | 3.0% |
| Mexican: | 346 | 1.7% |
| Puerto Rican: | 145 | 0.7% |
| Cuban: | 104 | 0.5% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 97 | 0.5% |
Income Distribution (55744 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 419 | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 342 | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 852 | 10.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 636 | 7.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 901 | 10.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,702 | 20.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 948 | 11.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,507 | 18.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 519 | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more: | 431 | 5.2% |
Commute to Work (55744 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,258 | 71.2% |
| Carpooled: | 1,009 | 11.5% |
| Public transportation: | 144 | 1.6% |
| Walked: | 173 | 2.0% |
| Other means: | 299 | 3.4% |
| Worked from home: | 747 | 8.5% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.2 min | -- |
Industry (55744 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 185 | 2.1% |
| Construction: | 817 | 9.3% |
| Manufacturing: | 835 | 9.5% |
| Wholesale trade: | 185 | 2.1% |
| Retail trade: | 1,200 | 13.7% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 460 | 5.2% |
| Information: | 106 | 1.2% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 355 | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 589 | 6.7% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,267 | 25.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 851 | 9.7% |
| Other services: | 354 | 4.0% |
| Public administration: | 582 | 6.6% |
Poverty Status (55744 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.0% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (55744 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,774 | 92.9% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,605 | 67.3% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,494 | 47.0% |
| Without health insurance: | 953 | 4.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (55744 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,635 | 68.2% |
| Social Security income: | 3,454 | 41.8% |
| Retirement income: | 2,833 | 34.3% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 407 | 4.9% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 485 | 5.9% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 915 | 11.1% |
Housing Types (55744 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,869 | 72.5% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 240 | 2.5% |
| 2 units: | 170 | 1.8% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 164 | 1.7% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 59 | 0.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 362 | 3.8% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,016 | 10.7% |
| Mobile home: | 589 | 6.2% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 1 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (55744 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 10 | 0.1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 960 | 10.1% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,007 | 10.6% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,348 | 14.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,192 | 12.6% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,907 | 20.1% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 821 | 8.7% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,132 | 12.0% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 455 | 4.8% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 638 | 6.7% |
Bedrooms (55744 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 241 | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,119 | 11.8% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,272 | 24.0% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,608 | 38.1% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,651 | 17.4% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 579 | 6.1% |
Heating Fuel (55744 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,312 | 52.2% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,517 | 18.4% |
| Electricity: | 1,358 | 16.4% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 567 | 6.9% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 314 | 3.8% |
| Solar energy: | 13 | 0.2% |
| Other fuel: | 128 | 1.6% |
| No fuel used: | 48 | 0.6% |
Vehicles Available (55744 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 572 | 6.9% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,700 | 32.7% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,366 | 40.8% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,619 | 19.6% |
Home Value Distribution (55744 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 279 | 4.5% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 409 | 6.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 851 | 13.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,249 | 20.1% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,632 | 26.2% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,277 | 20.5% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 474 | 7.6% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 57 | 0.9% |
Housing Costs (55744 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,434 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $551 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $952 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.48 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.94 |
Households (55744 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,257 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,150 | 50.3% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,305 | 15.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,399 | 16.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,280 | 27.6% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,918 | 23.2% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,400 | 41.2% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- |
Marital Status (55744 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,282 | -- |
| Never married: | 2,629 | 31.7% |
| Now married: | 4,470 | 54.0% |
| Separated: | 202 | 2.4% |
| Widowed: | 980 | 11.8% |
| Divorced: | 1,837 | 22.2% |
School Enrollment (55744 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,014 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 264 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten: | 320 | 8.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,971 | 49.1% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 883 | 22.0% |
| College or graduate school: | 576 | 14.3% |
Veterans & Disability (55744 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,069 | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,322 | 8.2% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,727 | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,789 | 19.2% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 443 | 11.7% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,839 | 48.5% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,507 | 39.8% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (55744 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,176 | 89.9% |
| Different house: | 1,886 | 9.3% |
| Same county: | 947 | 50.2% |
| Different county: | 936 | 49.6% |
| Different state: | 289 | 15.3% |
| Abroad: | 3 | 0.2% |
Place of Birth (55744 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,096 | 99.5% |
| Foreign born: | 48 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 111 | 231.3% |
| Not a citizen: | 111 | 231.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 111 | 231.3% |
| Asia: | 36 | 75.0% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 3 | 6.3% |
| Latin America: | 27 | 56.3% |
| Northern America: | 4 | 8.3% |
Language Spoken at Home (55744 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,328 | -- |
| English only: | 19,076 | 98.7% |
| Language other than English: | 252 | 1.3% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 84 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 69 | 0.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 45 | 0.2% |
| Other languages: | 54 | 0.3% |
Computers & Internet (55744 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,257 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,668 | 92.9% |
La prairie, MN55744