City

North Branch, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Chisago County  ·  Minnesota

👥14,279Population
💰$93,601Median HH Income▲ 23% above avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$297,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓36.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.1%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.9%Race
White91.1%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.5%
Asian0.9%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads36.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma29 (0.3%)
HS Graduate3,251 (33.5%)
Some College1,229 (12.7%)
Associates1,688 (17.4%)
Bachelors1,442 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree2,056 (21.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 33.5%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad33.5%
Some College12.7%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.6%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$93,601 ▲ 23% above avg
Median Home Value$297,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,190/mo
Total Housing Units5,696
Vacant Units199

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
57%
About North Branch, MN

North Branch is a city in Minnesota, located in Chisago County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,279 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, North Branch is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,601 is above the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in North Branch is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $297,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,190 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of North Branch is moderately educated. 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.06%).

North Branch, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in North Branch
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55056 14,279 $93,601 $297,600 $1,190 4.6% 36.1% 84.4%