Babbitt, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55706
St. Louis County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,825
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $56,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $112,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Babbitt pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55706 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 55706 covers 158.7 square miles in Babbitt, St. Louis County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,825 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55706 reports a modest median household income of $56,750 (31% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,149. The poverty rate is 13.8%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $112,500 (56% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $737; owner occupancy is 89.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Minnesota and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 55706.
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 55706
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Babbitt, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55706.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 55706, Babbitt, 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
1,825
Population
158.7
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55706?
57.1
Median Age
53.8%
Male
46.2%
Female
2.1%
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?
$56,750
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$36,149
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
33.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55706 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Babbitt, 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)
$56,750 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
1,179housing units
1,179
Total Housing Units
798
Occupied Units
381
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$112,500
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$737
Median Rent
1961
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 55706, employing approximately 545 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,915,000.
39
Businesses
545
Employees
$35.9M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 23.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 12.8% |
| Construction | 4 | 10.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 7.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 7.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55706, 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 (1,825 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 55706 in?
ZIP code 55706 (Babbitt) 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 55706?
ZIP code 55706 in Babbitt, MN has a population of 1,825 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55706?
The median household income in ZIP 55706 is $56,750, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55706?
The median home value in ZIP 55706 is $112,500, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55706?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55706 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55706?
ZIP code 55706 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 545 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55706?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55706 are: Retail trade (9), Accommodation and food services (6), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55706?
In ZIP code 55706, 49.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 55706?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55706 is 33.1 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 55706?
In ZIP code 55706, approximately 89.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55706?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55706 is 13.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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