ZIP Code 55790 is associated with the city of Tower in Minnesota (St. Louis County) in the U.S. About 95.8% of residents in this Minnesota region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $34,355. Approximately 8% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $60,724. The current population estimate is 1,955.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 55790 is $60,724, while the region's mean household income is $73,910. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $34,355. The per capita income in ZIP Code 55790 of $34,355 is approximately 8.69% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $37,625. An estimated 8.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 12.63% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.8% of the population in 55790 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.7% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.5% of 55790 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.5% |
In ZIP Code 55790, 95.8% of the population graduated high school, while 27.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.2% in this St. Louis County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 25.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 28.8% |
| Associate's degree | 14.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 17.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 10.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 55790, 86.9% is one race, while 13.1% are two or more races. Approximately 0.6% of 55790 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 55790 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (82.5%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (28.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 28.9% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 55790 are older than average. The median age of 54.9 years in ZIP Code 55790 is approximately 44.09% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 38.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.4% of the population in 55790 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 11.5% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.8% of 55790 residents are aged 15 to 19 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 7.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 19.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 9.5% |
| 85 years and over | 3.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 55790 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 55790 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 55790, an estimated 18.4% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 14.4% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this St. Louis County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 7.1% |
In 55790, 52.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.9 minutes. Approximately 31.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 55790 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 14.4% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.8% of 55790 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.5% |
| Construction | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.6% |
| Retail trade | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.3% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 2.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 14.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 31.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.3% |
| Public administration | 6.6% |
In ZIP Code 55790, 96.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes. Lastly, 2.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this St. Louis County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.7% |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 2.2% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 55790 | 13¢/kWh | 11.27¢/kWh | 9.23¢/kWh |
| Minnesota | 16.29¢/kWh | 12.75¢/kWh | 9.36¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.47¢/kWh | 8.51¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 55790 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.9 | 5.84 | |
| Feb | 3 | 6.31 | |
| Mar | 3.65 | 7.02 | |
| Apr | 5.13 | 7.3 | |
| May | 5.17 | 7.13 | |
| Jun | 5.72 | 6.95 | |
| Jul | 6.22 | 6.51 | |
| Aug | 6.08 | 6.65 | |
| Sep | 5.15 | 7.02 | |
| Oct | 3.32 | 6.92 | |
| Nov | 2.33 | 5.99 | |
| Dec | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 55790, payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan have received the most complaints in 55790 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this St. Louis County region was problem with the payoff process at the end of the loan.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Problem with the payoff process at the end of the loan | 1 |