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Askov, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55704

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

1,128
8/sq mi
$62,500
Median income
$234,300
Median home value
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55704 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55704 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Askov, Pine County, Minnesota, home to just 1,128 residents across 142.8 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55704 reports a modest median household income of $62,500 (24% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $32,456. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 10.2%. The typical home here is valued at $234,300 (8% below the state average); renters pay a median of $488 monthly, and 81.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 55704 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Pine 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 55704

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Askov, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55704.

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 55704, Askov, 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

1,128

Population

142.8

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55704?

44.8

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 94.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$62,500

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$32,456

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55704 ranks nationally

Askov, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,500 34th percentile higher than 34% 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 58.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%

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

What does housing look like?

609

Total Housing Units

502

Occupied Units

107

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.1%
Renter 18.9%

$234,300

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$488

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 55704, employing approximately 154 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,409,000.

26

Businesses

154

Employees

$5.4M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 26.9%
Retail trade 4 15.4%
Other services (except public administration) 4 15.4%
Manufacturing 3 11.5%

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 55704 vs 55795 →

ZIP 55704 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 55704 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 55704 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 55704 ranks #2 of 3 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
55795 Willow River, MN 1,629 8.8 mi
55072 Sandstone, MN 4,737 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pine County

55063 standard
Pine City, MN
Pop: 9,348
55037 standard
Hinckley, MN
Pop: 4,940
55072 standard
Sandstone, MN
Pop: 4,737
55783 standard
Sturgeon Lake, MN
Pop: 2,437
55735 standard
Finlayson, MN
Pop: 1,809
55795 standard
Willow River, MN
Pop: 1,629

Related Areas

Pine County Askov, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55704 in? ▼
ZIP code 55704 (Askov) is located in Pine County, Minnesota. Pine County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pine-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55704? ▼
ZIP code 55704 in Askov, MN has a population of 1,128 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55704? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55704 is $62,500, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55704? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55704 is $234,300, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55704? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55704 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55704? ▼
ZIP code 55704 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 154 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55704? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55704 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55704? ▼
In ZIP code 55704, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% 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 55704? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55704 is 30.8 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 55704? ▼
In ZIP code 55704, approximately 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55704? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55704 is 13.3% 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.