| ZIP Code | 55006 |
|---|---|
| City | Braham |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Isanti County |
| Area Code | 320 |
| Elevation | 950 ft |
| Latitude | 45.738266 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.198939 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27059 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.5 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 12.3% ▲ 23% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.4% ▼ 24% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 26% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 7 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 871 (38.5%) |
| Some College | 315 (13.9%) |
| Associates | 404 (17.9%) |
| Bachelors | 302 (13.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 364 (16.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,167 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $209,100 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $945/mo ↑ 8% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,639 |
| Vacant Units | 179 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,639 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 179 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 55006 is located in Braham, Minnesota, within Isanti County. With a population of 3,655, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.5 years. Economically, 55006 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,167 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 55006 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $209,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $945 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 55006 is primarily White (88.76%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.3%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 55006 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 55006 in Braham, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,655 residents, a median household income of $64,167, and a median home value of $209,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.