55056 ZIP Code
North Branch, Minnesota
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 55056 |
| City/Town: | North Branch |
| County: | Chisago |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,206 |
| Median Household Income: | $94,631 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,871 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,582 |
| Median Home Value: | $280,000 |
| Land Area: | 99.5 sq miles
257.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.5 sq miles
3.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 45.5099, -92.9557 |
Population Information (55056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,206 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,384 | 52.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,822 | 48.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 612 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 859 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,091 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 901 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 695 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,781 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,985 | 14.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,111 | 14.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,131 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 886 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,120 | 7.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 746 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 288 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (55056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $280,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,103 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,582 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,390 | 96.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 192 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,666 | 86.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 724 | 13.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (55056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,048 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 160 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 418 | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,623 | 36.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,388 | 23.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,417 | 14.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,493 | 14.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 549 | 5.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (55056 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $94,631 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $114,712 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $113,208 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,871 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (55056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,156 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,845 | 96.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 311 | 3.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,369 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,610 | 84.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 855 | 10.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 369 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (55056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,351 | 94.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 52 | 0.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 272 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 88 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 431 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 264 | 1.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 312 | 2.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 98 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 49 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 165 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (55056 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 144 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 55 | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 323 | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 401 | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 397 | 7.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 824 | 15.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 728 | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,325 | 24.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 644 | 11.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 549 | 10.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (55056 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,087 | 77.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 803 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 19 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 70 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 156 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 641 | 8.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (55056 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 94 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 924 | 11.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,307 | 16.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 279 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 874 | 11.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 399 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 61 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 299 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 912 | 11.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,712 | 21.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 425 | 5.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 351 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 208 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (55056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (55056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,497 | 95.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,290 | 79.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,091 | 28.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 607 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (55056 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,383 | 81.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,634 | 30.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,434 | 26.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 266 | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 88 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 268 | 5.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (55056 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,719 | 84.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 276 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 91 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 41 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 54 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 312 | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 89 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (55056 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 17 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 400 | 7.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,280 | 22.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,648 | 29.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 517 | 9.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 825 | 14.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 264 | 4.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 119 | 2.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 64 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 448 | 8.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (55056 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 87 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 268 | 4.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 747 | 13.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,739 | 49.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,385 | 24.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 356 | 6.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (55056 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,903 | 72.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 649 | 12.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 506 | 9.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 67 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 167 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 17 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 77 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (55056 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 198 | 3.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,202 | 22.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,000 | 37.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,990 | 36.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (55056 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 157 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 94 | 2.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 120 | 2.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 618 | 13.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,770 | 37.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,543 | 33.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 346 | 7.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 18 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (55056 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,875 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $621 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,103 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.69 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.99 | 2.38 |
Households (55056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,390 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,147 | 58.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,139 | 21.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 919 | 17.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 883 | 16.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,623 | 30.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,538 | 28.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.59 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (55056 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,069 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,905 | 31.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,412 | 56.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 227 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 500 | 8.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,353 | 22.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (55056 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,135 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 116 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 200 | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,573 | 50.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 801 | 25.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 445 | 14.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (55056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,163 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 797 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,104 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,573 | 11.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 132 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 835 | 53.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 606 | 38.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (55056 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,657 | 89.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,438 | 10.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 695 | 48.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 741 | 51.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 151 | 10.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 2 | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (55056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,908 | 97.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 88 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 298 | 338.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 298 | 338.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 298 | 338.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 60 | 68.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1 | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 70 | 79.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (55056 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,594 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,099 | 96.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 495 | 3.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 125 | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 108 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 261 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (55056 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,390 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,008 | 92.9% | 89.4% |
North Branch, MN55056