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Braham, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55006

Isanti County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,069
20/sq mi
$69,191
Median income
$223,200
Median home value
13.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Braham pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55006 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55006 covers 202.4 square miles in Braham, Isanti County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,069 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55006 reports a modest median household income of $69,191 (16% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $33,534. Poverty here runs at 11.0%, with unemployment measured at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $223,200 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $844 per month, and 82.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Isanti County, so you can benchmark 55006 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 55006

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Braham, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55006.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55006, Braham, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,069

Population

202.4

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55006?

40.7

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$69,191

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$33,534

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

34.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55006 ranks nationally

Braham, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$69,191 45th percentile higher than 45% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,626

Total Housing Units

1,496

Occupied Units

130

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%

$223,200

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$844

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.2%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55006 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.7% 170
2021 +12.6% 191
2022 +12.9% 216
2023 +2.6% 221
2024 +9.2% 242

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 73 business establishments in ZIP 55006, employing approximately 567 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,688,000.

73

Businesses

567

Employees

$30.7M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 16.4%
Retail trade 12 16.4%
Other services (except public administration) 11 15.1%
Manufacturing 9 12.3%
Health care and social assistance 7 9.6%
Transportation and warehousing 4 5.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 4.1%
Accommodation and food services 3 4.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 55006 vs 55080 →

ZIP 55006 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55006 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 55006 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 55006 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
55080 Stanchfield, MN 2,607 5.3 mi
55029 Grandy, MN 38 6.9 mi
55030 Grasston, MN 1,289 8.4 mi
55036 Henriette, MN 71 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Isanti County

55008 standard
Cambridge, MN
Pop: 14,685
55040 standard
Isanti, MN
Pop: 12,568
55079 standard
Stacy, MN
Pop: 8,329
55080 standard
Stanchfield, MN
Pop: 2,607
55017 standard
Dalbo, MN
Pop: 714
55029 standard
Grandy, MN
Pop: 38

Related Areas

Isanti County Braham, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55006 in? ▼
ZIP code 55006 (Braham) is located in Isanti County, Minnesota. Isanti County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/isanti-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55006? ▼
ZIP code 55006 in Braham, MN has a population of 4,069 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55006? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55006 is $69,191, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55006? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55006 is $223,200, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55006? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55006 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55006? ▼
ZIP code 55006 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 567 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55006? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55006 are: Construction (12), Retail trade (12), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55006? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55006 increased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55006? ▼
In ZIP code 55006, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 55006? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55006 is 34.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55006? ▼
In ZIP code 55006, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55006? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55006 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.