ZIP Code 55738 is associated with the city of Forbes in Minnesota (St. Louis County) in the U.S. About 93.6% of residents in this Minnesota region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $32,043. Median househould income in this region is $65,833, while about 8% of the population lives below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 514.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 55738 is $65,833, while the region's mean household income is $83,389. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $32,043. The per capita income in ZIP Code 55738 of $32,043 is approximately 14.84% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $37,625. An estimated 7.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 16.84% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.0% of the population in 55738 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 19.7% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.0% of 55738 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 25.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 17.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 19.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.0% |
In ZIP Code 55738, 93.6% of the population graduated high school, while 12.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 39.2% 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 | 5.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 39.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 28.8% |
| Associate's degree | 12.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 55738, 96.9% is one race, while 3.1% are two or more races. Approximately 2.3% of 55738 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 55738 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.9%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (3.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 55738 are older than average. The median age of 53.0 years in ZIP Code 55738 is approximately 39.11% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 30.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.9% of the population in 55738 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 13.0% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.6% of 55738 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 4.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 11.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 13.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 16.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.2% |
| 85 years and over | 0.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 55738 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 55738 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 55738, an estimated 26.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 22.7% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this St. Louis County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 22.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 26.0% |
In 55738, 54.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 33.4 minutes. Approximately 28.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 55738 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.3% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 55738 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 10.0% |
| Construction | 7.0% |
| Manufacturing | 11.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.9% |
| Retail trade | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.5% |
| Information | 0.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 28.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.5% |
| Public administration | 4.3% |
In ZIP Code 55738, 97.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.8% 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 | 97.0% |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 55738 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.66 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 13.11% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.29% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 55738 | 9.18¢/kWh | 8.14¢/kWh | 5.2¢/kWh |
| Minnesota | 17.1¢/kWh | 13.19¢/kWh | 9.79¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 55738 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.13 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.48 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.47 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.78 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.29 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.56 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.18 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.86 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.07 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.64 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.82 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.7 | 1.78 | 5.46 |