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Willow River, Minnesota

Gutters, roofing, siding and windows in ZIP code 55795, Willow River, MN

Omega Exteriors serves ZIP code 55795, in Willow River and Rutledge, MN, from its Duluth office about 49 miles away. ZIP code 55795 has 1,876 residents in 693 households (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Call our Duluth office at (218) 833-2997 or request a free estimate online.

Your home's exterior

What this means for your home's exterior

A figure from the public record of ZIP code 55795 for each of 4 service lines, and what such a figure means.

  • Gutters in ZIP code 55795

    Pine County averages 34.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). One inch of rain on 1,000 square feet of roof is about 623 gallons of water for the gutters to carry.

  • Roofing in ZIP code 55795

    7 of the 31 hail events on record within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55795 from 2016 through March 31, 2026 had hail 1.5 inches or larger. The National Weather Service counts hail of 1 inch or larger as severe.

  • Siding in ZIP code 55795

    The strongest thunderstorm wind on record within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55795 from 2016 through September 22, 2025 was 70 mph. The National Weather Service counts a thunderstorm wind of 58 mph or more as severe.

  • Windows in ZIP code 55795

    39% of homes in ZIP code 55795 were built before 1980. A home built before 1980 was built before the energy codes in force today were written.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025); American Community Survey 2023, 5-year; NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

Location

Where ZIP code 55795 is

The county, the nearest office and the cities and towns on our pages that ZIP code 55795 reaches.

ZIP code 55795 is filed here under Willow River, in Pine County, Minnesota; its center is about 49 miles southwest of our Duluth office. Our address file holds 1,250 address points in ZIP code 55795. ZIP code 55795 reaches into 2 cities and towns on our pages: Willow River (264 address points) and Rutledge (157). Willow River holds the most of its address points, so this page sits under Willow River.

Table: 2 rows by city or town

City or townAddress points in ZIP code 55795Share of those listed here
Willow River26463%
Rutledge15737%

Source: Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas and address points (a ZIP code can also take in land outside any city or town).

Housing

Homes in ZIP code 55795

Housing figures for ZIP code 55795 from the American Community Survey 2023, 5-year, with a table of homes by year built.

ZIP code 55795 has 1,060 housing units, and 85% of them are single-family detached homes (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Mobile homes make up 12% of the housing units.

The median home in ZIP code 55795 was built in 1991. 39% of homes in ZIP code 55795 were built before 1980, and 34% were built in 2000 or later. The most common building period is 2000–2009, with 200 homes.

86% of occupied homes in ZIP code 55795 are owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home in ZIP code 55795 is valued at $223,900. Among occupied homes in ZIP code 55795, 22% heat with utility gas, 12% with electricity, 47% with bottled or tank gas, 3% with fuel oil and 13% with wood.

Year builtHomesShare
2020 or later404%
2010–201911911%
2000–200920019%
1990–199919018%
1980–1989939%
1970–197911811%
1960–1969757%
1950–1959666%
1940–1949252%
1939 or earlier13413%

Source: American Community Survey 2023, 5-year (tables B25024, B25034, B25035, B25003, B25077, B25040), for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 55795.

Nearby

ZIP code 55795 and the ZIP codes around it

8 nearby ZIP codes, each with its distance and the same Census housing figures.

The nearest other ZIP codes we serve, measured center to center, are 55783 in Sturgeon Lake (7.1 miles north), 55704 in Askov (9 miles southeast), 55735 in Finlayson (9.6 miles southwest), 55767 in Moose Lake (11 miles northeast), 55757 in Kettle River (14 miles north) and 55712 in Bruno (17 miles east). The table sets ZIP code 55795 beside the 8 ZIP codes nearest to it, using the same Census figures for each.

Table: 9 ZIP codes compared

ZIP codeMain cityFrom ZIP code 55795HouseholdsMedian year builtMedian home valueOwner-occupied
55795Willow Riverthis page6931991$223,90086%
55783Sturgeon Lake7.1 miles north1,0611989$240,90089%
55704Askov9 miles southeast4841979$212,70079%
55735Finlayson9.6 miles southwest7911981$233,50092%
55767Moose Lake11 miles northeast1,2421974$226,60076%
55757Kettle River14 miles north3071976$211,60087%
55712Bruno17 miles east2881977$159,60092%
55072Sandstone17 miles southeast1,4861980$188,90074%
55707Barnum20 miles northeast1,2621982$229,60087%

Source: American Community Survey 2023, 5-year, by ZIP Code Tabulation Area; distances are straight lines between ZIP code centers.

Storm record

Storm record near ZIP code 55795

Events in the NOAA Storm Events Database within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55795, from 2016 through March 31, 2026 for hail and through September 22, 2025 for thunderstorm wind and tornadoes.

The NOAA Storm Events Database records 31 hail events, 19 thunderstorm-wind events and 1 tornado within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55795 from 2016 through March 31, 2026 for hail and through September 22, 2025 for thunderstorm wind and tornadoes. The largest hail on record there in that period was 2.5 inches on June 12, 2024, near Finlayson. 7 of those hail events had hail 1.5 inches or larger.

The closest event to the center of ZIP code 55795 was 1.5 in hail on July 19, 2023, 1.5 miles away near Willow River. The most recent hail event within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55795 was on July 15, 2025: 1 in hail near Finlayson. The most recent thunderstorm-wind event within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55795 was on July 10, 2022, near Finlayson. The strongest thunderstorm wind recorded within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55795 in that period was 70 mph. The busiest year was 2023, with 12 events in all.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).

Event list

Recorded events within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55795

The 12 most recent events on record, newest first, each with its date, type and distance in miles.

Table: the 12 most recent events

DateEventNearest placeMiles away
July 15, 20251 in hailFinlayson8.9
July 15, 20251 in hailFinlayson8.7
July 15, 20251.5 in hailFinlayson8.2
September 19, 20241 in hailSturgeon Lake5
June 12, 20241.25 in hailFinlayson9.9
June 12, 20240.75 in hailDenham5.7
June 12, 20242.5 in hailFinlayson8.3
June 12, 20241.75 in hailFinlayson9.7
July 27, 20231 in hailDenham7.7
July 27, 20230.75 in hailRutledge5
July 27, 20231.75 in hailWillow River5.6
July 27, 20230.75 in hailWillow River1.9

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).

By year

Events within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55795 by year

Hail, thunderstorm-wind and tornado events for each year from 2016 through 2026.

YearHail eventsWind eventsTornadoesLargest hail
20260no data yetno data yet—
20253001.5 in
20245002.5 in
202312001.75 in
20222401.5 in
2021000—
20202510.88 in
20192300.88 in
20182101 in
20173301 in
2016030—

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).

Risk ratings

Pine County storm and winter risk ratings

FEMA National Risk Index scores for 7 perils in Pine County, with the county's rank in Minnesota.

This page is filed under Willow River, which is in Pine County; the ratings below are that county's. Pine County scores 77.2 of 100 for hail in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 31st of 87 Minnesota counties. Pine County scores 40.3 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 58th of 87 Minnesota counties. Pine County scores 32.3 of 100 for winter weather in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 78th of 87 Minnesota counties. Of the perils listed here, the highest score in Pine County is for cold wave, at 88.8 of 100.

Pine County averages 34.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). The average annual temperature in Pine County is 41.4°F.

Table: risk scores for 7 perils

PerilScore (0–100)Rank in Minnesota
Hail77.231st of 87
Strong wind40.358th of 87
Tornado65.560th of 87
Winter weather32.378th of 87
Ice storm47.536th of 87
Cold wave88.813th of 87
Lightning72.111th of 87

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, 2026 release; rank among the state's counties computed from the scores; NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

Your local office

Served from our Duluth office

How to reach the Duluth office, the nearest to the center of ZIP code 55795.

Our Duluth office is at 314 W Superior St #913, Duluth, MN 55802, about 49 miles from the center of ZIP code 55795. Its hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. You can reach that office at (218) 833-2997.

Questions

Questions about ZIP code 55795

8 questions and answers about Omega Exteriors in ZIP code 55795.

Does Omega Exteriors serve ZIP code 55795?

Yes. Omega Exteriors serves ZIP code 55795, in Willow River and Rutledge, MN, from its Duluth office about 49 miles away.

Which cities does ZIP code 55795 cover?

ZIP code 55795 reaches into 2 cities and towns on our pages: Willow River (264 address points) and Rutledge (157). Willow River holds the most of its address points, so this page sits under Willow River.

How often does hail hit ZIP code 55795?

NOAA lists 31 hail events within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55795 from 2016 through March 31, 2026. By year: 2026: 0, 2025: 3, 2024: 5, 2023: 12, 2022: 2, 2021: 0, 2020: 2, 2019: 2, 2018: 2, 2017: 3, 2016: 0.

When was the last recorded storm near ZIP code 55795?

The most recent event on record within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55795 is 1 in hail on July 15, 2025, near Finlayson.

Have tornadoes been recorded near ZIP code 55795?

NOAA lists 1 tornado within 10 miles of the center of ZIP code 55795 from 2016 through September 22, 2025.

How old are homes in ZIP code 55795?

The median home in ZIP code 55795 was built in 1991, and 39% of homes there were built before 1980.

How does Pine County rate for hail and wind risk?

Pine County scores 77.2 of 100 for hail and 40.3 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, ranking 31st and 58th of 87 Minnesota counties.

Which office serves ZIP code 55795?

Our Duluth office at 314 W Superior St #913, Duluth, MN 55802, about 49 miles away.

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