How often is 55 drawn in Powerball?
Since October 7, 2015, when Powerball’s current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–69), number 55 has been drawn 96 times in 1,425 draws — tied for 50th most often of 69; across all 2,017 draws since February 3, 2010 it has come up 148 times, tied 38th of 59.
Data: 2,017 draws, February 3, 2010 – October 26, 2026; updated October 26, 2026.
That is 7.3 fewer than the 103.3 a number would average from the matrix alone (7% below).
How long has 55 gone without being drawn?
The longest 55 has gone without being drawn is 85 draws, between its appearances on October 9, 2023 and April 27, 2024. Its current gap is 1 draw, shorter than its average gap of 12.6 draws between appearances. A long gap doesn’t make a number due in Powerball: each draw starts fresh. Its longest streak was 2 consecutive draws on record, from March 17, 2012 to March 21, 2012. Its first appearance in the record was on March 17, 2010.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 55?
Since October 7, 2015, 55 has been drawn alongside 16 more often than with any other number (11 times), followed by 37 (10), 40 (10), 67 (10), 28 (9). The fewest: 18 (1), 46 (1), 35 (2), 12 (3), 30 (3).
55 in Powerball, year by year
Its busiest year was 2012, drawn 11 times in 104 draws (tied 12th that year); its quietest was 2025, 6 times in 157 draws (tied 66th).
| Year | Times 55 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | tied 5th | 128 |
| 2025 | 6 | tied 66th | 157 |
| 2024 | 9 | tied 49th | 157 |
| 2023 | 10 | tied 38th | 156 |
| 2022 | 16 | tied 9th | 157 |
| 2021 | 8 | tied 40th | 123 |
| 2020 | 7 | tied 40th | 105 |
| 2019 | 5 | tied 60th | 104 |
| 2018 | 8 | tied 22nd | 104 |
| 2017 | 6 | tied 46th | 104 |
| 2016 | 5 | tied 51st | 105 |
| 2015 | 7 | tied 41st | 104 |
| 2014 | 11 | tied 10th | 105 |
| 2013 | 10 | tied 15th | 104 |
| 2012 | 11 | tied 12th | 104 |
| 2011 | 10 | tied 18th | 105 |
| 2010 | 6 | tied 36th | 95 |
When was 55 last drawn?
Number 55 was last drawn on Sat, Oct 24, 2026 (1 draw ago); the winning numbers that night were 4, 5, 15, 19, 55, Powerball 19. All Powerball results for 2026.
The draws before that with 55: Oct 3, 2026; Sep 26, 2026; Sep 9, 2026; Aug 10, 2026; Jul 8, 2026.
55 by draw day
Across the full record, 55 has come up 23 times in 271 Monday draws, 70 times in 873 Wednesday draws and 55 times in 873 Saturday draws.
These are counts of past Powerball draws. Every draw is independent and random: no number is “due”, and none of these figures changes the chance of 55 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 55 drawn in Powerball?," updated October 26, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/powerball/number/55. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.