ZIP Code 55781 - Side Lake Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 55781 is located in Side Lake Minnesota. Portions of 55781 are also in French Township and McCormack and Bearville Township and Sand Lake. 55781 is primarily within Saint Louis County, with some portions in Itasca County. Regionally, 55781 is located in the Duluth-Superior Area.
ZIP Code 55781 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Side Lake |
| Primary County | Saint Louis County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 822 |
| Area Code(s) | 218 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 55781 Map
55781 Demographics
55781 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Minnesota based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 55781 is White. The current unemployment level in 55781 is 4.9%.
| Population | 822 |
| Population Growth Rate | 12.66% |
| Population Density | 16 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 262 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $66,875 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $343,470 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.96% |
55781 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 762 | 98.96% |
| Black | 1 | 0.13% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 0.78% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
55781 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 25 | 5.3% |
| Bachelor Degree | 93 | 19.7% |
| High School Diploma | 121 | 25.64% |
| No High School Diploma | 5 | 1.06% |
| GED or Alternate | 7 | 1.48% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 103 | 21.82% |
| Associates Degree | 74 | 15.68% |
| Masters Degree | 35 | 7.42% |
| Professional Degree | 8 | 1.69% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1 | 0.21% |
55781 Geography
| Coordinates | 47.66366577, -93.00889587 |
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| Cities/Towns in 55781 | |
| Region | Duluth-Superior Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Duluth, MN-WI Grand Rapids, MN |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 51 Square Miles |
55781 Schools
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55781 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 3b: -35F to -30F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | June 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dwb - Humid Continental Mild Summer With Dry Winters | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 50s - Nashwauk/Marcell Moraines and Uplands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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