55705 ZIP Code, Aurora, MN
55705 is a ZIP code in Aurora, Minnesota in St. Louis County. It covers 83 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 55741, 55708 and 55763. 3,211 people live here in 1,682 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (87%). Median household income is $56,208, well below the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 56.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Aurora, MN
- County: St. Louis County
- Land area: 83 sq mi
- Population: 3,211
- Median household income: $56,208
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,211 |
| Households | 1,682 |
| Median household income | $56,208 |
| Income per person | $38,648 |
| Median age | 56.9 |
| Homeowners | 87.3% |
| Median home value | $124,100 |
| Median rent | $507 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 15.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.6% |
| Broadband internet | 79.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.0% |
| $10–15K | 10.4% |
| $15–25K | 6.2% |
| $25–35K | 12.2% |
| $35–50K | 13.2% |
| $50–75K | 16.4% |
| $75–100K | 12.4% |
| $100–150K | 15.8% |
| $150–200K | 8.6% |
| $200K+ | 1.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.0% |
| 10–19 | 8.9% |
| 20–24 | 2.0% |
| 25–34 | 12.7% |
| 35–44 | 7.2% |
| 45–54 | 10.0% |
| 55–64 | 22.9% |
| 65–74 | 14.8% |
| 75+ | 14.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 35.4% |
| Owned outright | 39.7% |
| Rented | 10.9% |
| Vacant | 14.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 79.2% |
| Townhome | 0.6% |
| 2–4 units | 7.7% |
| 5–19 units | 1.1% |
| 20+ units | 2.6% |
| Mobile / other | 9.0% |
Businesses in 55705
56 business establishments with 338 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 15
- Construction: 7
- Retail Trade: 7
- Accommodation and Food Services: 6
- Finance and Insurance: 5
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction: 3
- Manufacturing: 3
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 55741 — Gilbert city, MN (5.6 mi)
- 55708 — Biwabik city, MN (5.9 mi)
- 55763 (9.8 mi)
- 55734 — Eveleth city, MN (12.1 mi)
- 55792 — Virginia city, MN (13.2 mi)
- 55750 — Hoyt Lakes city, MN (14.8 mi)
- 55732 — Babbitt city, MN (15 mi)
- 55706 — Babbitt city, MN (18.9 mi)
Areas that include 55705
- Aurora, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Biwabik, MN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- St. Louis County ZIP codes — 48 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 8 of 31: highest share of owner-occupied homes in St. Louis County
- No. 5 of 31: highest median age in St. Louis County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 55705, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 55705 in?
- 55705 is a Aurora, MN mailing address. By land area, 5% lies inside Biwabik and 4% lies inside Aurora; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 55705 in?
- 55705 is in St. Louis County.
- What is the population of 55705?
- About 3,211 people (±96), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,226.
- What is the median household income in 55705?
- $56,208 (±$8,008), compared with $89,062 for Minnesota as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 55705?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 55705 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 55705?
- The closest, measured center to center: 55741 (5.6 mi, Gilbert), 55708 (5.9 mi, Biwabik), 55763 (9.8 mi), 55734 (12.1 mi, Eveleth), 55792 (13.2 mi, Virginia) and 55750 (14.8 mi, Hoyt Lakes).
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