ZIP Code 55798 - Wright Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 55798 is located in Wright Minnesota. Portions of 55798 are also in Cromwell and Beseman Township and North Carlton and Prairie Lake Township and Lakeview Township and Fine Lakes Township and Eagle Township. 55798 is primarily within Carlton County, with some portions in Saint Louis County. Regionally, 55798 is located in the Duluth-Superior Area.
ZIP Code 55798 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Wright |
| Primary County | Carlton County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 605 |
| Area Code(s) | 218 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 55798 Map
55798 Demographics
55798 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 55798 is White. The current unemployment level in 55798 is 4.9%.
| Population | 605 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.85% |
| Population Density | 7 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 201 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $74,063 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $152,100 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.1% |
55798 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 569 | 97.1% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 1.19% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 8 | 1.37% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
55798 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 40 | 11.9% |
| Bachelor Degree | 28 | 8.33% |
| High School Diploma | 173 | 51.49% |
| No High School Diploma | 2 | 0.6% |
| GED or Alternate | 2 | 0.6% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 50 | 14.88% |
| Associates Degree | 27 | 8.04% |
| Masters Degree | 12 | 3.57% |
| Professional Degree | 2 | 0.6% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
55798 Geography
| Coordinates | 46.7350235, -92.96889496 |
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| Cities/Towns in 55798 | |
| Region | Duluth-Superior Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Duluth, MN-WI |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 83 Square Miles |
55798 Schools
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55798 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 | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 50b - Minnesota/Wisconsin Upland Till Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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