| ZIP Code | 55735 |
|---|---|
| City | Finlayson |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Pine County |
| Area Code | 320 |
| Elevation | 1,233 ft |
| Latitude | 46.210293 |
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| Longitude | -93.010212 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27115 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 52.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.26 |
| Below Poverty | 10.9% ▲ 9% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.9% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.5% ▲ 94% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 492 (37.8%) |
| Some College | 204 (15.7%) |
| Associates | 189 (14.5%) |
| Bachelors | 191 (14.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 224 (17.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,125 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $233,500 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $968/mo ↑ 68% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,390 |
| Vacant Units | 599 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,390 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 599 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
ZIP code 55735 is located in Finlayson, Minnesota, within Pine County. With a population of 1,802, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 52.3 years. Economically, 55735 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,125 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 55735 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $233,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $968 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 92.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 55735 is primarily White (92.90%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.9%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 55735 stands at 9.5%, which is significantly above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 55735 in Finlayson, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,802 residents, a median household income of $62,125, and a median home value of $233,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.