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Saint Louis County
Britt, MN
55710
55710 ZIP Code — Britt, MN
Saint Louis County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55710 is located in
Britt ,
Minnesota ,
within Saint Louis County .
It covers approximately 86.17 square miles and serves a population of
1,470 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 218 .
About ZIP code 55710
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 $188,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $82,955. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 55710 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Britt
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,470
Population density
17 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
137
Geography
Land area
86.17 sq mi
Water area
4.06 sq mi
Latitude
47.6237
Longitude
-92.6686
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
218
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
25.3%
44.3%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
52.1%
31.0%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
21.9%
20.5%
26.5%
Over $200k
0.7%
4.1%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$82,955
Median household income
$188,200
Median home value
29.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 310 21.1% 18 and over 1,160 78.9% 65 and over 331 22.5% Median age 44.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.2%
Group Count % White 1,425 95.3% Two or more races 42 2.8% Hispanic or Latino 25 1.7% Black or African American 3 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
25.3%
44.3%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
52.1%
31.0%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
21.9%
20.5%
26.5%
Over $200k
0.7%
4.1%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.7% $10k–$15k 2.8% $15k–$25k 3.5% $25k–$35k 9.2% $35k–$50k 5.1% $50k–$75k 20.9% $75k–$100k 17.7% $100k–$150k 13.9% $150k–$200k 14.7% $200k+ 7.4% Median income $82,955
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $188,200 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 97.2% Renter occupied 2.8% Vacant 28.3% Single-family detached 91.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 7.4% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.35
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.3% 2000–2009 13.8% 1990–1999 7.7% 1980–1989 5.7% 1970–1979 20.6% 1960–1969 14.2% 1950–1959 20.5% 1940–1949 8.7% 1939 or earlier 2.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.2% 1 bedroom 6.9% 2 bedrooms 25.5% 3 bedrooms 48.8% 4 bedrooms 15.6% 5+ bedrooms 1.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.7% 1 vehicle 13.9% 2 vehicles 36.4% 3 or more 47.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 4.0% Electricity 16.0% Propane / LP gas 45.9% Fuel oil 17.6% Wood 16.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 389 61.6% Cohabiting couple 90 14.2% Male householder, no spouse 101 16.0% Female householder, no spouse 52 8.2% Households with children under 18 158 25.0% Households with seniors (65+) 230 36.4% Average household size 2.32
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 19.5% 26.5% Married 63.9% 63.7% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 5.6% 4.6% Divorced 11.0% 5.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.4%
Graduate / professional
14.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.2% Bachelor's or higher 29.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 0.6% Kindergarten 6 1.7% Elementary school 166 46.0% High school 131 36.3% College / grad school 56 15.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.1%
Agriculture & mining
13.1%
Finance & real estate
7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Public administration
2.7%
Professional & management
2.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 38.3% Service 8.5% Sales & office 14.5% Natural resources & construction 27.2% Production & transportation 11.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.8% Government 11.1% Self-employed 6.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.5% Carpool 5.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 7.4% Other means 4.8% Avg commute (minutes) 25.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.4%
Female-led households
20.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.0% Retirement income 34.3% Supplemental Security 4.9% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 3.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.9% High blood pressure 34.4% High cholesterol 34.8% Diabetes 10.3% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 9.0% Arthritis 29.8% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 6.4% Cancer 8.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.2% Binge drinking 19.7% No physical activity 20.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.1% Depression 23.4% Fair or poor health 12.3% Poor mental health 12.8% Poor physical health 10.3% No health insurance 8.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.0% Visited dentist 66.8% Cholesterol screening 92.6% Teeth loss 9.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 49 4.2%
Disability % Any disability 13.2% Under 18 9.4% 18–64 years 10.5% 65 and over 23.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 84.6% Public insurance 30.9% No insurance 2.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,463 99.5% Spanish 10 0.7% 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) 1,458 99.2% Born in same state 1,455 99.0% Born in different state 1,215 82.7% Foreign born 3 0.2% Naturalized citizen 12 0.8% Not a US citizen 12 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 166 11.3% Italian 99 6.7% French 65 4.4% German 32 2.2%
Ancestry Count % Arab 10 0.7% English 3 0.2% Irish 2 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.0% Internet access 95.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55710
What city is ZIP code 55710 in?
ZIP code 55710 is primarily assigned to Britt, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55710 in?
ZIP code 55710 falls within Saint Louis County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 55710 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 55710 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 55710 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 55710 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55710?
The median home value in ZIP code 55710 is $188,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 55710?
ZIP code 55710 has an estimated population of 1,470 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 55710 in?
ZIP code 55710 observes the CST timezone.
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