Brimson, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55602

St. Louis County, Minnesota — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

177
1/sq mi
$73,750
Median income
$247,600
Median home value
39.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
99%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55602 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55602 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 354.0 square miles in Brimson, St. Louis County, Minnesota. The area is home to 177 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 55602 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55602 sits at $73,750 (10% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $45,166. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. On housing, the median home value is $247,600 (3% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 98.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55602 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 55602 sits relative to Minnesota and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55602, Brimson, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

177

Population

354.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55602?

58.0

Median Age

60.4%

Male

39.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$73,750

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$45,166

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 55602 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,750 Top 47% higher than 53% 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 68.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.3%

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

What does housing look like?

435

Total Housing Units

172

Occupied Units

263

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 98.8%
Renter 1.2%

$247,600

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 55602, employing approximately 19 people with a combined annual payroll of $477,000.

4

Businesses

19

Employees

$477K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55602 in?
ZIP code 55602 (Brimson) is located in St. Louis County, Minnesota. St. Louis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-louis-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55602?
ZIP code 55602 in Brimson, MN has a population of 177 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55602?
The median household income in ZIP 55602 is $73,750, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55602?
The median home value in ZIP 55602 is $247,600, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55602?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55602 is White at 98.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55602?
ZIP code 55602 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 19 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55602?
In ZIP code 55602, 68.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55602?
In ZIP code 55602, approximately 98.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55602?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55602 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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