PlainZIP

Bruno, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55712

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

586
1/sq mi
$61,563
Median income
$176,900
Median home value
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bruno pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
97%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55712 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55712 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bruno, Pine County, Minnesota, home to just 586 residents across 488.3 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55712 reports a modest median household income of $61,563 (25% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $43,992. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. The typical home here is valued at $176,900 (31% below the state average); renters pay a median of $663 monthly, and 96.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Pine County, letting you compare 55712 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 →

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 55712, Bruno, 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

586

Population

488.3

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55712?

58.0

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 95.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$61,563

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$43,992

Per Capita Income

3.3%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 55712 ranks nationally

Bruno, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,563 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.3%

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

What does housing look like?

482

Total Housing Units

290

Occupied Units

192

Vacant Units

1.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.6%
Renter 3.4%

$176,900

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$663

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 55712, employing approximately 92 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,023,000.

4

Businesses

92

Employees

$5.0M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 55712 vs 55756 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
55756 Kerrick, MN 431 6.7 mi

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Pop: 4,940
55072 standard
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Pop: 4,737
55783 standard
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Pop: 2,437
55735 standard
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Pop: 1,809
55795 standard
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Pop: 1,629

Related Areas

Pine County Bruno, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55712 in? ▼
ZIP code 55712 (Bruno) is located in Pine County, Minnesota. Pine County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pine-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55712? ▼
ZIP code 55712 in Bruno, MN has a population of 586 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55712? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55712 is $61,563, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55712? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55712 is $176,900, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55712? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55712 is White at 95.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55712? ▼
ZIP code 55712 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 92 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55712? ▼
In ZIP code 55712, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55712? ▼
In ZIP code 55712, approximately 96.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55712? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55712 is 3.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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