55712 ZIP Code — Bruno, MN

Pine County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55712 is located in Bruno, Minnesota, within Pine County. It covers approximately 164.23 square miles and serves a population of 606 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 55712

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 $160,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,500. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 55712 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

606

population

164.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55712 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55712

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55712. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bruno	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55756 Kerrick (8.3 mi) 55704 Askov (9.3 mi) 55072 Sandstone (12 mi) 55767 Moose Lake (13.5 mi) 55795 Willow River (13.7 mi) 55749 Holyoke (14.7 mi) 55783 Sturgeon Lake (18.5 mi) 55707 Barnum (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	606
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	164.23 sq mi
Water area	0.37 sq mi
Latitude	46.2879
Longitude	-92.5810
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	320

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.8%	44.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	33.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	18.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.5%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

606

Population

People per sq mi

54.6

Median age

$49,500

Median household income

$33,255

Per capita income

$160,500

Median home value

$1,094

Median monthly rent

93.2%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

506

Housing units

24.4%

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	96	15.8%
18 and over	510	84.2%
65 and over	179	29.5%
Median age	54.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.8%

Black or African American 2.9%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 1.5%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	560	90.8%
Black or African American	18	2.9%
Two or more races	13	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	11	1.8%
Other race	9	1.5%
Asian	5	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.8%	44.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	33.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	18.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.5%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 15.0%

$35k–$50k 22.9%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	15.0%
$35k–$50k	22.9%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$49,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.7%

$50k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 22.2%

$200k–$300k 16.5%

$300k–$500k 10.7%

$500k–$1M 7.3%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$160,500
Median rent / month	$1,094
Owner occupied	93.2%
Renter occupied	6.8%
Vacant	46.7%
Single-family detached	81.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.8%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.7%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	21.0%
1960–1969	13.5%
1950–1959	1.0%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	15.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.4%
1 bedroom	15.6%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	37.1%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.9%
1 vehicle	26.8%
2 vehicles	26.4%
3 or more	37.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	18.6%
Propane / LP gas	43.9%
Fuel oil	6.1%
Wood	31.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	108	38.6%
Cohabiting couple	13	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	89	31.8%
Female householder, no spouse	70	25.0%
Households with children under 18	57	20.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	158	56.4%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.0%	15.1%
Married	43.3%	45.6%
Separated	1.1%	0.4%
Widowed	10.4%	15.1%
Divorced	23.1%	23.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 36.8%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 20.8%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	24.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	63	53.8%
High school	30	25.6%
College / grad school	24	20.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.4%

Retail trade 12.6%

Public administration 9.2%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Professional & management 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Information 2.9%

Construction 2.1%

Other services 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.0%
Service	33.1%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	5.0%
Production & transportation	16.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.5%
Government	25.5%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.6%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.2

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 14.6%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 13.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.3%
Retirement income	53.6%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.1%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	70	13.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.2%
65 and over	30.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.6%
Public insurance	48.3%
No insurance	14.4%
Uninsured under 19	12.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	599	98.8%
Spanish	6	1.0%
Other Indo-European	1	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	599	98.8%
Born in same state	598	98.7%
Born in different state	448	73.9%
Foreign born	1	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	7	1.2%
Not a US citizen	4	57.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	97	16%
Italian	75	12.4%
Dutch	28	4.6%
French	23	3.8%
Arab	23	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	1.8%
German	2	0.3%
Irish	1	0.2%
Norwegian	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.2%
Internet access	80.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55712

What city is ZIP code 55712 in?

ZIP code 55712 is primarily assigned to Bruno, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55712 in?

ZIP code 55712 falls within Pine County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 55712 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 55712 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 55712 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 55712 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 55712 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 55712 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 55712 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 55712 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 55712 in?

ZIP code 55712 observes the CST timezone.