Barnum, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55707
Carlton County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,440
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $82,167
- Median income Near-median income area
- $246,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Barnum pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55707 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 55707 (Barnum, MN) fell -3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 255.8 in 2023 to 247.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55707 covers 409.5 square miles in Barnum, Carlton County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,440 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55707 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,167 (0% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,283. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $246,400 (4% below the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $920; 86.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carlton County, so 55707 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 55707
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Barnum, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55707.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 5
Transportation and warehousing
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 55707, Barnum, 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
3,440
Population
409.5
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55707?
44.2
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
1.0%
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?
$82,167
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$37,283
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55707 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Barnum, 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)
$82,167 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
1,670housing units
1,670
Total Housing Units
1,376
Occupied Units
294
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$246,400
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$920
Median Rent
1983
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
-3.2%
YoY Change (2024)
248
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+148%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55707 have decreased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.1% | 172 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 188 |
| 2022 | +19.0% | 223 |
| 2023 | +14.6% | 256 |
| 2024 | -3.2% | 248 |
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 55707, employing approximately 287 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,095,000.
56
Businesses
287
Employees
$11.1M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 23.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 19.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 8.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 8.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 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 55707 vs 55780 →
ZIP 55707 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55767
Moose Lake (55767)
4,532 residents
- 55707
Barnum (55707)
3,440 residents
- 55780 212
Sawyer (55780)
212 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55707 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55707 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55707
Barnum (55707)
$82,167 median income
- 55767
Moose Lake (55767)
$78,988 median income
- 55780
Sawyer (55780)
$76,042 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55707 ranks the highest 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 55707, 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 (3,440 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 55707 in?
ZIP code 55707 (Barnum) is located in Carlton County, Minnesota. Carlton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carlton-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55707?
ZIP code 55707 in Barnum, MN has a population of 3,440 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55707?
The median household income in ZIP 55707 is $82,167, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55707?
The median home value in ZIP 55707 is $246,400, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55707?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55707 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55707?
ZIP code 55707 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 287 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55707?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55707 are: Construction (13), Other services (except public administration) (11), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55707?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55707 decreased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 55707?
In ZIP code 55707, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.2% 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 55707?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55707 is 26.2 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 55707?
In ZIP code 55707, approximately 86.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55707?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55707 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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