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 Moderate-density area
- $69,191
- Median income Near-median income area
- $223,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 55006 (Braham, MN) rose +9.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.4 in 2023 to 241.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,534. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $223,200 (13% below the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $844; 82.6% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Isanti County, so 55006 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 55006?
40.7
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
2.3%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$33,534
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
34.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55006 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Braham, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$69,191 29th percentile higher than 29% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,626housing units
1,626
Total Housing Units
1,496
Occupied Units
130
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$223,200
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 55006
Braham (55006)
4,069 residents
- 55080
Stanchfield (55080)
2,607 residents
- 55030 1,289
Grasston (55030)
1,289 residents
- 55036 71
Henriette (55036)
71 residents
- 55029 38
Grandy (55029)
38 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55006 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55006 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55080
Stanchfield (55080)
$101,964 median income
- 55030
Grasston (55030)
$81,563 median income
- 55029
Grandy (55029)
$74,167 median income
- 55006
Braham (55006)
$69,191 median income
- 55036 $27,188
Henriette (55036)
$27,188 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55006, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,069 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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