ZIP code 55790
Where is ZIP code 55790?
Tower, Minnesota
St. Louis County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 55790 belongs to Tower, Minnesota in St. Louis County. 55790 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 218. About 1,847 people live in the 55790 area, where the median household income is $77,232. The closest ZIP codes are 55782 (Soudan, 2.1 mi northeast), 55732 (Embarrass, 10.5 mi south) and 55703 (Angora, 16.8 mi west).
| ZIP code | 55790 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tower |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 218 |
| Coordinates | 47.8089, -92.2878 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 557 |
Population and income in 55790
| Population | 1,847 · higher than 51% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 13 · lower than 71% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 61.8 years · higher than 98% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 48% |
| Median household income | $77,232 · lower than 51% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $47,002 |
| Below the poverty line | 10% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 37% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $328,900 · higher than 77% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $669 a month |
| Housing units | 2,386 |
| Households | 863 (2.13 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 89% / 11% |
| Land area | 143.61 sq mi (plus 46.82 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 55790. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 55790
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55782 | Soudan, MN | 2.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 55732 | Embarrass, MN | 10.5 mi S | Standard |
| 55703 | Angora, MN | 16.8 mi W | Standard |
| 55706 | Babbitt, MN | 16.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 55710 | Britt, MN | 19.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 55708 | Biwabik, MN | 19.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 55723 | Cook, MN | 20.2 mi W | Standard |
| 55731 | Ely, MN | 21 mi E | Standard |
| 55750 | Hoyt Lakes, MN | 21.4 mi S | Standard |
| 55705 | Aurora, MN | 21.8 mi S | Standard |
| 55792 | Virginia, MN | 21.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 55741 | Gilbert, MN | 22.8 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 55790 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 55790
123 MAIN ST
TOWER MN 55790
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Breitung and Kugler: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (55790-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 55790?
- 55790 is a Tower, Minnesota ZIP code.
- What county is 55790 in?
- ZIP code 55790 is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 55790 in?
- 55790 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 55790?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 55790 use area code 218.
- What is the population of ZIP code 55790?
- About 1,847 people live in ZIP code 55790, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 55790?
- The median household income in 55790 is $77,232 a year, lower than 51% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 55790?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 55790 are 55782 (Soudan, 2.1 miles), 55732 (Embarrass, 10.5 miles), 55703 (Angora, 16.8 miles) and 55706 (Babbitt, 16.8 miles).