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 Low-density area
- $56,208
- Median income Below-median income area
- $124,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 23rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 55705 (Aurora, MN) fell -4.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 302.9 in 2023 to 288.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,648. The poverty rate is 13.6%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $124,100 (51% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $507; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Louis County, so 55705 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 55705
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aurora, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55705.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance 5
Finance and insurance
5 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 55705?
56.9
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
1.4%
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?
$56,208
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$38,648
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55705 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Aurora, 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)
$56,208 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
1,958housing units
1,958
Total Housing Units
1,682
Occupied Units
276
Vacant Units
1.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$124,100
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 55705 vs 55763 →
ZIP 55705 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55705
Aurora (55705)
3,299 residents
- 55708 959
Biwabik (55708)
959 residents
- 55763 554
Makinen (55763)
554 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55705 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55705 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55763
Makinen (55763)
$80,750 median income
- 55708
Biwabik (55708)
$66,389 median income
- 55705
Aurora (55705)
$56,208 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55705, 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 (3,299 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 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.
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