ZIP code 55731
Where is ZIP code 55731?
Ely, Minnesota
St. Louis County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 55731 belongs to Ely, Minnesota in St. Louis County. 55731 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 codes 218 and 807. About 5,361 people live in the 55731 area, where the median household income is $62,008. The closest ZIP codes are 55796 (Winton, 3 mi northeast), 55706 (Babbitt, 14.2 mi south) and 55782 (Soudan, 18.9 mi west).
| ZIP code | 55731 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ely |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 218, 807 |
| Coordinates | 47.9034, -91.857 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 557 |
Population and income in 55731
| Population | 5,361 · higher than 72% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3 · lower than 95% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 60.3 years · higher than 97% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $62,008 · lower than 84% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $42,041 |
| Below the poverty line | 10% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 41% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $206,000 · lower than 61% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $644 a month |
| Housing units | 4,915 |
| Households | 2,881 (1.76 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 1606.73 sq mi (plus 272.38 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 55731. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 55731
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55796 | Winton, MN | 3 mi NE | Standard |
| 55706 | Babbitt, MN | 14.2 mi S | Standard |
| 55782 | Soudan, MN | 18.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 55790 | Tower, MN | 21 mi W | Standard |
| 55732 | Embarrass, MN | 23.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 55607 | Isabella, MN | 23.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 55750 | Hoyt Lakes, MN | 29.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 55705 | Aurora, MN | 33.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 55708 | Biwabik, MN | 34.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 55703 | Angora, MN | 37.7 mi W | Standard |
| 55725 | Crane Lake, MN | 38.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 55741 | Gilbert, MN | 38.3 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 55731 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 55731
123 MAIN ST
ELY MN 55731
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (55731-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 55731?
- 55731 is a Ely, Minnesota ZIP code.
- What county is 55731 in?
- ZIP code 55731 is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 55731 in?
- 55731 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 55731?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 55731 use area codes 218 and 807.
- What is the population of ZIP code 55731?
- About 5,361 people live in ZIP code 55731, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 55731?
- The median household income in 55731 is $62,008 a year, lower than 84% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 55731?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 55731 are 55796 (Winton, 3 miles), 55706 (Babbitt, 14.2 miles), 55782 (Soudan, 18.9 miles) and 55790 (Tower, 21 miles).