55702 ZIP Code — Alborn, MN

Saint Louis County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55702 is located in Alborn, Minnesota, within Saint Louis County. It covers approximately 50.08 square miles and serves a population of 458 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 55702

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $235,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,321. 47% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 55702 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

458

population

50.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55702 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55702

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City	Status
Alborn	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	458
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	50.08 sq mi
Water area	0.68 sq mi
Latitude	46.9770
Longitude	-92.6596
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	218

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.5%	44.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	31.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.3%	4.1%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

458

Population

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$67,321

Median household income

$32,790

Per capita income

$235,900

Median home value

$1,583

Median monthly rent

87.6%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

7.3%

Unemployment

293

Housing units

20.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	99	21.6%
18 and over	359	78.4%
65 and over	131	28.6%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	426	92.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	4.1%
Two or more races	9	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.9%
Other race	4	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.5%	44.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	31.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.3%	4.1%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 26.9%

$75k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	26.9%
$75k–$100k	16.6%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$67,321

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 28.4%

$300k–$500k 29.0%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$235,900
Median rent / month	$1,583
Owner occupied	87.6%
Renter occupied	12.4%
Vacant	39.1%
Single-family detached	82.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	12.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	12.9%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	20.5%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	12.3%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	9.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	11.4%
2 bedrooms	42.6%
3 bedrooms	35.0%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	24.4%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	38.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.1%
Electricity	22.3%
Propane / LP gas	56.0%
Fuel oil	6.7%
Wood	10.4%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	113	58.5%
Cohabiting couple	19	9.8%
Male householder, no spouse	45	23.3%
Female householder, no spouse	16	8.3%
Households with children under 18	54	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	76	39.4%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.7%	12.6%
Married	56.5%	70.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.6%	9.0%
Divorced	15.2%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 24.0%

Some college, no degree 41.4%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 9.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	20.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	6.5%
Kindergarten	3	2.8%
Elementary school	49	45.4%
High school	38	35.2%
College / grad school	11	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.4%

Construction 25.1%

Retail trade 11.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Public administration 5.2%

Other services 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Professional & management 2.6%

Manufacturing 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.0%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	22.0%
Production & transportation	10.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	15.2%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.4%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.3%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.8

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 4.0%

18 and over 10.3%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 44.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.2%
Retirement income	36.3%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.7%
Binge drinking	21.4%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.9%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	13.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	15.2%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	36.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.7%
Public insurance	38.2%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	18.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	446	97.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	452	98.7%
Born in same state	452	98.7%
Born in different state	413	90.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	1.3%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	39	8.5%
Italian	33	7.2%
Arab	15	3.3%
German	11	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	8	1.7%
English	6	1.3%
Norwegian	4	0.9%
Dutch	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55702

What city is ZIP code 55702 in?

ZIP code 55702 is primarily assigned to Alborn, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55702 in?

ZIP code 55702 falls within Saint Louis County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 55702 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 55702 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 55702 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 55702 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 55702 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 55702 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 55702 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 55702 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 55702 in?

ZIP code 55702 observes the CST timezone.