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ZIP Code 55709
Taconite, MN, Itasca County
Population
4,628
Land area
223.9sq mi
People per sq mi
21
City
Taconite
ZIP 55709 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 55709 at a glance
- ZIP 55709 (Taconite) is 71% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,652, 15% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,700 (31% below Minnesota) and median rent is $981 a month.
Local data for ZIP 55709
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 55709, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,652
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$225,700
Prices +3.4% in a year
Median rent
$981/mo
Homeownership
87.8%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
45.0
Average commute
28.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
52
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
323
$13.2M annual payroll
PPP loans
$2.76M
89 loans
Campaign donations
$3,968
32% D, 33% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 55709, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
901
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
17
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / -1°F
29.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 55709, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities in ZIP 55709
ZIP codes near 55709
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 55786Taconite | 5.7 mi | 2.5 |
| 55764Marble | 6.5 mi | 3.7 |
| 55716Calumet | 8 mi | 1.3 |
| 55722Coleraine | 8.4 mi | 1.2 |
| 55769Nashwauk | 12 mi | 175.5 |
| 55744Grand Rapids | 12 mi | 239.4 |
| 55775Nashwauk | 14 mi | 62.1 |
| 55753Keewatin | 15 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 55709?
- ZIP code 55709 is in Taconite, MN (Itasca County).
- What county is ZIP code 55709 in?
- ZIP code 55709 is mostly in Itasca County, Minnesota.
- How many people live in ZIP code 55709?
- About 4,628 people live in the 55709 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.