PlainZIP

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
$82,167
Median income
$246,400
Median home value
24.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $37,283. Poverty here runs at 9.4%, with unemployment measured at 4.5%. The typical home here is valued at $246,400 (4% below the state average); renters pay a median of $920 monthly, and 86.4% of units 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. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Carlton County, letting you compare 55707 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 55707?

44.2

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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

$37,283

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55707 ranks nationally

Barnum, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,167 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,670

Total Housing Units

1,376

Occupied Units

294

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.4%
Renter 13.6%

$246,400

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55707 ranks #2 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 55707 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 55707 ranks the highest 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
55780 Sawyer, MN 212 9.7 mi
55767 Moose Lake, MN 4,532 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Carlton County

55720 standard
Cloquet, MN
Pop: 16,999
55733 standard
Esko, MN
Pop: 4,616
55767 standard
Moose Lake, MN
Pop: 4,532
55718 standard
Carlton, MN
Pop: 3,281
55797 standard
Wrenshall, MN
Pop: 1,441
55726 standard
Cromwell, MN
Pop: 1,045

Related Areas

Carlton County Barnum, MN Minnesota

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.