55006 ZIP Code — Braham, MN

Isanti County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55006 is located in Braham, Minnesota, within Isanti County. It covers approximately 76.40 square miles and serves a population of 3,593 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 55006

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $195,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,441. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 55006 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,593

population

76.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55006 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55006

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55006. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Braham	Acceptable
Braham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55080 Stanchfield (5.4 mi) 55030 Grasston (6.8 mi) 55036 Henriette (10.2 mi) 55017 Dalbo (11 mi) 56358 Ogilvie (11.9 mi) 55008 Cambridge (12.6 mi) 55069 Rush City (12.9 mi) 55051 Mora (14.7 mi) 55063 Pine City (16 mi) 55032 Harris (16.1 mi) 56353 Milaca (18.9 mi) 55040 Isanti (19 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,593
Population density	47 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	76.40 sq mi
Water area	1.52 sq mi
Latitude	45.7447
Longitude	-93.2269
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	320

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.8%	31.7%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	36.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	26.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.4%	5.1%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,593

Population

People per sq mi

37.1

Median age

$60,441

Median household income

$30,217

Per capita income

$195,400

Median home value

$885

Median monthly rent

79.1%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

1,272

Housing units

13.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

106

Under 5

104

134

5–9

132

159

10–14

157

106

15–19

105

20–24

214

25–34

211

262

35–44

257

203

45–54

199

148

55–59

146

60–64

206

65–74

202

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	934	26.0%
18 and over	2,659	74.0%
65 and over	591	16.4%
Median age	37.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.7%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,325	90.7%
Two or more races	189	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	71	1.9%
Asian	28	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	0.5%
Other race	17	0.5%
Black or African American	16	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.8%	31.7%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	36.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	26.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.4%	5.1%	8.5%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	18.7%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$60,441

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 24.0%

$200k–$300k 29.7%

$300k–$500k 12.8%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$195,400
Median rent / month	$885
Owner occupied	79.1%
Renter occupied	20.9%
Vacant	10.5%
Single-family detached	75.3%
Large apartment buildings	7.3%
Mobile homes	9.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	22.0%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	20.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	10.7%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	39.7%
4 bedrooms	18.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	30.2%
2 vehicles	29.5%
3 or more	32.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.4%
Electricity	13.6%
Propane / LP gas	34.1%
Fuel oil	2.5%
Wood	8.3%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	596	42.6%
Cohabiting couple	157	11.2%
Male householder, no spouse	281	20.1%
Female householder, no spouse	366	26.1%
Households with children under 18	434	31.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	457	32.6%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.1%	25.6%
Married	46.6%	44.4%
Separated	0.0%	1.0%
Widowed	2.3%	9.0%
Divorced	12.0%	19.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 40.2%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	3.4%
Kindergarten	35	4.5%
Elementary school	463	60.1%
High school	158	20.5%
College / grad school	88	11.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Manufacturing 20.5%

Construction 11.7%

Retail trade 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.7%

Other services 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Professional & management 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Public administration 3.0%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.6%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	17.6%
Production & transportation	22.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.0

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 16.5%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 33.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.8%
Retirement income	18.9%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	29.7%
High cholesterol	28.5%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	22.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.9%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	240	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	31.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.5%
Public insurance	39.5%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,383	94.2%
Spanish	23	0.7%
Other Indo-European	14	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	5	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,506	97.6%
Born in same state	3,494	97.2%
Born in different state	2,962	82.4%
Foreign born	12	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	87	2.4%
Not a US citizen	49	56.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	418	11.6%
Italian	320	8.9%
French	230	6.4%
Arab	136	3.8%
German	49	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	46	1.3%
Dutch	31	0.9%
Irish	24	0.7%
Norwegian	12	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	88.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55006

What city is ZIP code 55006 in?

ZIP code 55006 is primarily assigned to Braham, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55006 in?

ZIP code 55006 falls within Isanti County, Minnesota.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 55006?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 55006 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 55006 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 55006?

ZIP code 55006 has an estimated population of 3,593 residents, with a density of 47 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55006?

The median home value in ZIP code 55006 is $195,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 55006 in?

ZIP code 55006 observes the CST timezone.