PlainZIP

Aurora, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55705

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

3,299
11/sq mi
$56,208
Median income
$124,100
Median home value
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Aurora pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55705 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55705 covers 302.7 square miles in Aurora, St. Louis County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,299 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55705 reports a modest median household income of $56,208 (32% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $38,648. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.0%. Median home value sits at $124,100 (51% below the state average), median rent at $507 a month, and owner-occupancy at 87.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 55705 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in St. Louis 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 55705

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aurora, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55705.

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 55705, Aurora, 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

3,299

Population

302.7

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 55705?

56.9

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 95.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$56,208

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$38,648

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

29.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55705 ranks nationally

Aurora, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,208 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 53.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,958

Total Housing Units

1,682

Occupied Units

276

Vacant Units

1.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.3%
Renter 12.7%

$124,100

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$507

Median Rent

1959

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

-4.7%

YoY Change (2024)

289

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+189%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55705 have decreased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 159
2021 +16.2% 184
2022 +15.8% 213
2023 +42.0% 303
2024 -4.7% 289

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 56 business establishments in ZIP 55705, employing approximately 338 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,110,000.

56

Businesses

338

Employees

$19.1M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 15 26.8%
Construction 7 12.5%
Retail trade 7 12.5%
Accommodation and food services 6 10.7%
Finance and insurance 5 8.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 5.4%
Manufacturing 3 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 5.4%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.4%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 55705 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 55705 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 55705 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 55705 ranks #3 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
55763 Makinen, MN 554 8.9 mi
55708 Biwabik, MN 959 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Louis County

55811 standard
Duluth, MN
Pop: 26,246
55803 standard
Duluth, MN
Pop: 17,431
55746 standard
Hibbing, MN
Pop: 17,228
55804 standard
Duluth, MN
Pop: 14,592
55812 standard
Duluth, MN
Pop: 10,924
55805 standard
Duluth, MN
Pop: 10,194

Related Areas

St. Louis County Aurora, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55705 in? ▼
ZIP code 55705 (Aurora) 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 55705? ▼
ZIP code 55705 in Aurora, MN has a population of 3,299 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55705? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55705 is $56,208, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55705? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55705 is $124,100, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55705? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55705 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55705? ▼
ZIP code 55705 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 338 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55705? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55705 are: Other services (except public administration) (15), Construction (7), Retail trade (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55705? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55705 decreased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 189%. 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 55705? ▼
In ZIP code 55705, 53.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% 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 55705? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55705 is 29.6 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 55705? ▼
In ZIP code 55705, approximately 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55705? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55705 is 13.6% 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.