55706 ZIP Code — Babbitt, MN

Saint Louis County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55706 is located in Babbitt, Minnesota, within Saint Louis County. It covers approximately 135.19 square miles and serves a population of 1,716 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 55706

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $94,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,250. 49% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

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

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

Overall, ZIP code 55706 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,716

population

135.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55706 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55706

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55706. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Babbitt	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55750 Hoyt Lakes (9.8 mi) 55732 Embarrass (11.5 mi) 55705 Aurora (15.1 mi) 55705 Aurora (15.1 mi) 55790 Tower (17.6 mi) 55602 Brimson (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,716
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	135.19 sq mi
Water area	9.67 sq mi
Latitude	47.6728
Longitude	-91.9870
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	52.8%	44.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	31.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.4%	4.1%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,716

Population

People per sq mi

55.6

Median age

$56,250

Median household income

$33,114

Per capita income

$94,300

Median home value

$684

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

13.2%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

1,008

Housing units

19.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

116

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

136

60–64

130

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	228	13.3%
18 and over	1,488	86.7%
65 and over	479	27.9%
Median age	55.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.9%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Asian 0.9%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,628	92.9%
Two or more races	48	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	37	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	23	1.3%
Asian	16	0.9%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	44.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	31.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.4%	4.1%	8.5%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 23.7%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	23.7%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$56,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$50k–$100k 40.8%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k–$300k 11.2%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,300
Median rent / month	$684
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	27.7%
Single-family detached	91.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	5.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	5.8%
1990–1999	0.7%
1980–1989	3.2%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	20.8%
1950–1959	43.2%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	1.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	44.8%
3 bedrooms	35.7%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	49.0%
3 or more	23.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.2%
Electricity	10.6%
Propane / LP gas	31.7%
Fuel oil	50.6%
Wood	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	430	52.8%
Cohabiting couple	37	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	204	25.1%
Female householder, no spouse	143	17.6%
Households with children under 18	137	16.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	346	42.5%
Average household size	2.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	12.4%
Married	53.1%	64.5%
Separated	1.3%	0.1%
Widowed	5.2%	14.5%
Divorced	14.1%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 29.8%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 20.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	9.4%
Kindergarten	6	3.0%
Elementary school	95	46.8%
High school	64	31.5%
College / grad school	19	9.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Construction 15.3%

Retail trade 14.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Finance & real estate 8.5%

Agriculture & mining 8.1%

Manufacturing 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Other services 3.5%

Public administration 3.0%

Professional & management 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.9%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	20.3%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.6%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	15.0%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.7

Poverty

All people 13.2%

Under 18 years 18.6%

18 and over 12.4%

Married-couple families 10.7%

Female-led households 6.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.1%
Retirement income	41.8%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	35.0%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	10.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	196	13.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	32.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.9%
Public insurance	51.6%
No insurance	1.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,641	95.6%
Spanish	19	1.2%
Other Indo-European	19	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,677	97.7%
Born in same state	1,670	97.3%
Born in different state	1,353	78.8%
Foreign born	7	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	39	2.3%
Not a US citizen	20	51.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	181	10.5%
French	106	6.2%
Italian	97	5.7%
Arab	54	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	40	2.3%
German	13	0.8%
English	9	0.5%
Irish	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.4%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55706

What city is ZIP code 55706 in?

ZIP code 55706 is primarily assigned to Babbitt, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55706 in?

ZIP code 55706 falls within Saint Louis County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 55706 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 55706 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 55706 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 55706 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 55706 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 55706 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 55706 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 55706 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 55706 in?

ZIP code 55706 observes the CST timezone.