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Mora, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55051

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

9,719
19/sq mi
$68,500
Median income
$224,700
Median home value
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55051 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55051 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mora, Kanabec County, Minnesota, home to 9,719 residents across 506.2 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55051 reports a modest median household income of $68,500 (17% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $35,261. Poverty here runs at 11.2%, with unemployment measured at 4.5%. Median home value sits at $224,700 (12% below the state average), median rent at $918 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 55051 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 2 additional ZIPs in Kanabec County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 55051

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mora, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55051.

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 55051, Mora, 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

9,719

Population

506.2

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55051?

45.3

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$68,500

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$35,261

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

31.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55051 ranks nationally

Mora, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,500 44th percentile higher than 44% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 52.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,753

Total Housing Units

4,036

Occupied Units

717

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.1%
Renter 19.9%

$224,700

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$918

Median Rent

1982

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

+4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

222

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+122%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55051 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 158
2021 +11.9% 177
2022 +9.0% 192
2023 +10.7% 213
2024 +4.3% 222

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 236 business establishments in ZIP 55051, employing approximately 2,980 people with a combined annual payroll of $149,729,000.

236

Businesses

2,980

Employees

$149.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 41 17.4%
Retail trade 38 16.1%
Health care and social assistance 36 15.3%
Other services (except public administration) 29 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 19 8.1%
Manufacturing 14 5.9%
Finance and insurance 12 5.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 4.7%
Wholesale trade 8 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.1%
Information 4 1.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.3%

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 55051 vs 56358 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
56358 Ogilvie, MN 3,256 9.2 mi

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Ogilvie, MN
Pop: 3,256
55007 standard
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Pop: 2,498

Related Areas

Kanabec County Mora, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55051 in? ▼
ZIP code 55051 (Mora) is located in Kanabec County, Minnesota. Kanabec County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kanabec-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55051? ▼
ZIP code 55051 in Mora, MN has a population of 9,719 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55051? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55051 is $68,500, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55051? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55051 is $224,700, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55051? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55051 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55051? ▼
ZIP code 55051 has 236 business establishments employing approximately 2,980 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55051? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55051 are: Construction (41), Retail trade (38), Health care and social assistance (36). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55051? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55051 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 55051? ▼
In ZIP code 55051, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.5% 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 55051? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55051 is 31.4 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 55051? ▼
In ZIP code 55051, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55051? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55051 is 11.2% 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.