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Saint Louis County
Aurora, MN
55705
55705 ZIP Code — Aurora, MN
Saint Louis County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55705 is located in
Aurora ,
Minnesota ,
within Saint Louis County .
It covers approximately 83.43 square miles and serves a population of
3,235 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 218 .
About ZIP code 55705
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $111,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $53,359. 50% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.
Overall, ZIP code 55705 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,235
Population density
39 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
137
Geography
Land area
83.43 sq mi
Water area
3.84 sq mi
Latitude
47.4792
Longitude
-92.1391
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
218
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.7%
44.3%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
31.7%
31.0%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
14.4%
20.5%
26.5%
Over $200k
2.2%
4.1%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$53,359
Median household income
$111,300
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 523 16.2% 18 and over 2,712 83.8% 65 and over 948 29.3% Median age 54.2 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.3%
Group Count % White 3,121 96.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 73 2.3% Two or more races 30 0.9% Asian 10 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.7%
44.3%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
31.7%
31.0%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
14.4%
20.5%
26.5%
Over $200k
2.2%
4.1%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.8% $10k–$15k 9.6% $15k–$25k 7.8% $25k–$35k 13.7% $35k–$50k 12.9% $50k–$75k 20.0% $75k–$100k 10.0% $100k–$150k 18.5% $150k–$200k 2.9% $200k+ 2.7% Median income $53,359
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $111,300 Median rent / month $475 Owner occupied 85.8% Renter occupied 14.2% Vacant 12.5% Single-family detached 74.5% Large apartment buildings 3.1% Mobile homes 11.0% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 1.99
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.3% 2000–2009 1.7% 1990–1999 4.5% 1980–1989 9.3% 1970–1979 20.1% 1960–1969 10.9% 1950–1959 20.6% 1940–1949 4.2% 1939 or earlier 25.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.4% 1 bedroom 11.4% 2 bedrooms 30.6% 3 bedrooms 45.6% 4 bedrooms 9.2% 5+ bedrooms 0.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 16.7% 1 vehicle 25.4% 2 vehicles 27.4% 3 or more 30.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 38.5% Electricity 13.7% Propane / LP gas 25.9% Fuel oil 9.7% Wood 5.8% No fuel used 0.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 631 38.9% Cohabiting couple 133 8.2% Male householder, no spouse 432 26.6% Female householder, no spouse 427 26.3% Households with children under 18 268 16.5% Households with seniors (65+) 707 43.6% Average household size 1.95
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 37.6% 22.1% Married 43.8% 45.9% Separated 1.9% 1.6% Widowed 3.0% 21.3% Divorced 13.7% 9.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.1%
Graduate / professional
5.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.7% Bachelor's or higher 18.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 0.7% Kindergarten 46 8.0% Elementary school 274 47.8% High school 147 25.7% College / grad school 102 17.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.1%
Transportation & utilities
10.2%
Professional & management
7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.2%
Agriculture & mining
6.7%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Public administration
4.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.2% Service 19.6% Sales & office 15.0% Natural resources & construction 16.0% Production & transportation 19.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.2% Government 25.0% Self-employed 3.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.5% Carpool 10.7% Public transit 0.4% Walk 1.3% Work from home 5.4% Other means 0.6% Avg commute (minutes) 28.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
24.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 49.5% Retirement income 40.8% Supplemental Security 12.3% Cash public assistance 6.3% Food stamps / SNAP 14.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.2% High blood pressure 38.2% High cholesterol 35.4% Diabetes 12.7% Heart disease 9.3% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 33.5% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 9.0% Cancer 8.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.2% Binge drinking 18.3% No physical activity 25.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.3% Depression 25.0% Fair or poor health 17.5% Poor mental health 14.4% Poor physical health 13.2% No health insurance 11.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.6% Visited dentist 58.2% Cholesterol screening 90.3% Teeth loss 16.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 259 9.6%
Disability % Any disability 26.2% Under 18 16.4% 18–64 years 21.0% 65 and over 41.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 73.1% Public insurance 52.1% No insurance 2.4% Uninsured under 19 2.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,164 97.8% Spanish 11 0.3% 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) 3,216 99.4% Born in same state 3,208 99.2% Born in different state 2,506 77.5% Foreign born 8 0.2% Naturalized citizen 19 0.6% Not a US citizen 15 78.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 268 8.3% Italian 255 7.9% Polish 226 7% English 92 2.8%
Ancestry Count % Arab 86 2.7% German 68 2.1% Dutch 47 1.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 50.2% Internet access 79.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55705
What city is ZIP code 55705 in?
ZIP code 55705 is primarily assigned to Aurora, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55705 in?
ZIP code 55705 falls within Saint Louis County, Minnesota.
Does ZIP code 55705 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 55705 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 55705 have a large retiree population?
50% of households in ZIP code 55705 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 55705 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 55705 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55705?
The median home value in ZIP code 55705 is $111,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 55705 in?
ZIP code 55705 observes the CST timezone.
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