Finlayson, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55735
Pine County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,809
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $63,827
- Median income Near-median income area
- $271,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Finlayson pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55735 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 55735 covers 347.9 square miles in Finlayson, Pine County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,809 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55735 reports a modest median household income of $63,827 (22% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,337. The poverty rate is 10.2%, with unemployment at 8.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $271,200 (6% above the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $1,104; 90.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.3, 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 55735.
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 55735
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Finlayson, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55735.
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
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 55735, Finlayson, 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
1,809
Population
347.9
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55735?
54.3
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
0.9%
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?
$63,827
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$36,337
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
33.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55735 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Finlayson, 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)
$63,827 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
1,375housing units
1,375
Total Housing Units
806
Occupied Units
569
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$271,200
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,104
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 55735, employing approximately 156 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,327,000.
26
Businesses
156
Employees
$6.3M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 11.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 11.5% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 11.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 11.5% |
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 55735, 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 (1,809 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 55735 in?
ZIP code 55735 (Finlayson) 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 55735?
ZIP code 55735 in Finlayson, MN has a population of 1,809 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55735?
The median household income in ZIP 55735 is $63,827, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55735?
The median home value in ZIP 55735 is $271,200, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55735?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55735 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55735?
ZIP code 55735 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 156 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55735?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55735 are: Construction (3), Manufacturing (3), Retail trade (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55735?
In ZIP code 55735, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% 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 55735?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55735 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 55735?
In ZIP code 55735, approximately 90.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55735?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55735 is 10.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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