Chisholm, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55719
St. Louis County, Minnesota — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,895
- 33/sq mi
- $53,647
- Median income
- $123,100
- Median home value
- 18.0%
- Bachelor's or higher
The verdict
Chisholm pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55719 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 55719 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 180.8 square miles in Chisholm, St. Louis County, Minnesota. The area is home to 5,895 residents, producing a population density of 33 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 55719 against Minnesota and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55719 sits at $53,647 (35% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $40,410. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $123,100 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $731 per month, and 76.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55719 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Louis County, so you can benchmark 55719 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 55719
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55719.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 9
Other services (except public administration)
9 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55719, Chisholm, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,895
Population
180.8
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55719?
47.2
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
0.4%
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?
$53,647
Median Household Income
-35% vs state
$40,410
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
18.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55719 ranks nationally
Household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$53,647 19th percentile higher than 19% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
2,684
Total Housing Units
2,265
Occupied Units
419
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$123,100
Median Home Value
-52% vs state
$731
Median Rent
1951
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
+17.1%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55719 have increased 17.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 150 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 165 |
| 2022 | +11.5% | 183 |
| 2023 | +11.8% | 205 |
| 2024 | +17.1% | 240 |
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 92 business establishments in ZIP 55719, employing approximately 883 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,378,000.
92
Businesses
883
Employees
$30.4M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 25.0% |
| Construction | 14 | 15.2% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 9.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 4.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.3% |
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 55719 vs 55713 →
ZIP 55719 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55719
Chisholm (55719)
5,895 residents
- 55713 1,017
Buhl (55713)
1,017 residents
- 55758 145
Kinney (55758)
145 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55719 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55719 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55713
Buhl (55713)
$59,036 median income
- 55758
Kinney (55758)
$57,386 median income
- 55719
Chisholm (55719)
$53,647 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55719 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
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