55602 ZIP Code — Brimson, MN

Saint Louis County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55602 is located in Brimson, Minnesota, within Saint Louis County. It covers approximately 241.65 square miles and serves a population of 321 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 55602

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $205,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,250. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 61 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 55602 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

321

population

241.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55602 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55602

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55602. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brimson	Acceptable
Brimson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55750 Hoyt Lakes (9.4 mi) 55705 Aurora (11.5 mi) 55705 Aurora (11.5 mi) 55763 Makinen (17.6 mi) 55706 Babbitt (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	321
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	241.65 sq mi
Water area	8.51 sq mi
Latitude	47.4138
Longitude	-91.9132
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	53.7%	44.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	31.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.1%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

321

Population

People per sq mi

60.6

Median age

$61,250

Median household income

$46,833

Per capita income

$205,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

98.2%

Home ownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

10.3%

Unemployment

439

Housing units

38.7%

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	22	6.9%
18 and over	299	93.1%
65 and over	128	39.9%
Median age	60.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	321	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.7%	44.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	31.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.1%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 14.9%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 22.6%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	14.9%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	22.6%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	5.4%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$61,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$50k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 21.8%

$200k–$300k 29.1%

$300k–$500k 18.8%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$205,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	98.2%
Renter occupied	1.8%
Vacant	62.0%
Single-family detached	92.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.2%
Median rooms	3.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	16.5%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	7.9%
1960–1969	17.4%
1950–1959	13.3%
1940–1949	8.4%
1939 or earlier	9.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	33.3%
2 bedrooms	39.6%
3 bedrooms	21.5%
4 bedrooms	3.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	31.5%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.5%
Electricity	17.9%
Propane / LP gas	48.8%
Fuel oil	8.9%
Wood	17.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	73	43.5%
Cohabiting couple	19	11.3%
Male householder, no spouse	51	30.4%
Female householder, no spouse	25	14.9%
Households with children under 18	20	11.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	92	54.8%
Average household size	1.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.8%	4.2%
Married	50.6%	61.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.6%	10.9%
Divorced	11.1%	23.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 28.4%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 25.3%

Graduate / professional 13.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.1%
Bachelor's or higher	38.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	14	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 23.0%

Retail trade 13.3%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Education & healthcare 12.4%

Construction 7.1%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Agriculture & mining 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Professional & management 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.2%
Service	20.4%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	14.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.2%
Government	24.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.9%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	61.4

Poverty

All people 6.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.4%
Retirement income	42.9%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	20.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.7%
Visited dentist	67.4%
Cholesterol screening	94.3%
Teeth loss	10.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	15.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	12.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.2%
Public insurance	51.4%
No insurance	0.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	312	97.2%
Spanish	1	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	321	100.0%
Born in same state	321	100.0%
Born in different state	211	65.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	72	22.4%
Polish	51	15.9%
Norwegian	9	2.8%
French	7	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	3	0.9%
German	2	0.6%
English	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.3%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55602

What city is ZIP code 55602 in?

ZIP code 55602 is primarily assigned to Brimson, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55602 in?

ZIP code 55602 falls within Saint Louis County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 55602 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 55602 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 55602 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 55602 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 55602 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 55602 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 55602 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 55602 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 55602 in?

ZIP code 55602 observes the CST timezone.