ZIP code 55601
Where is ZIP code 55601?
Beaver Bay, Minnesota
Lake County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 55601 belongs to Beaver Bay, Minnesota in Lake County. 55601 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Beaver Bay post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 218. About 128 people live in the 55601 area, where the median household income is $56,250. The closest ZIP codes are 55614 (Silver Bay, 9.5 mi northeast), 55603 (Finland, 13.2 mi northeast) and 55616 (Two Harbors, 21.3 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 55601 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Beaver Bay |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Lake County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 218 |
| Coordinates | 47.256, -91.3566 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 556 |
Population and income in 55601
| Population | 128 · lower than 96% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 8 · lower than 83% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 63 years · higher than 98% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 60% / 40% |
| Median household income | $56,250 · lower than 93% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,602 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $242,400 · higher than 53% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 111 |
| Households | 63 (2.03 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 97% / 3.2% |
| Land area | 15.44 sq mi (plus 0.23 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 55601. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 55601
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55614 | Silver Bay, MN | 9.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 55603 | Finland, MN | 13.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 55616 | Two Harbors, MN | 21.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 55602 | Brimson, MN | 24.1 mi W | Standard |
| 55613 | Schroeder, MN | 28 mi NE | Standard |
| 55607 | Isabella, MN | 28.7 mi N | Standard |
| 55609 | Knife River, MN | 28.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 54844 | Herbster, WI | 30.6 mi S | Standard |
| 54827 | Cornucopia, WI | 31.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 55615 | Tofte, MN | 32.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 54865 | Port Wing, WI | 34.2 mi S | Standard |
| 54814 | Bayfield, WI | 38.5 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 55601 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 55601
PO BOX 123
BEAVER BAY MN 55601
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (55601-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 55601?
- 55601 is a Beaver Bay, Minnesota ZIP code.
- What county is 55601 in?
- ZIP code 55601 is in Lake County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 55601 in?
- 55601 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 55601?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 55601 use area code 218.
- What is the population of ZIP code 55601?
- About 128 people live in ZIP code 55601, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 55601?
- The median household income in 55601 is $56,250 a year, lower than 93% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- Can I use 55601 for a street address?
- No. 55601 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Beaver Bay use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 55601?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 55601 are 55614 (Silver Bay, 9.5 miles), 55603 (Finland, 13.2 miles), 55616 (Two Harbors, 21.3 miles) and 55602 (Brimson, 24.1 miles).