55051 ZIP Code — Mora, MN

Kanabec County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55051 is located in Mora, Minnesota, within Kanabec County. It covers approximately 217.74 square miles and serves a population of 9,591 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 55051

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $204,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,475. 44% 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 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 55051 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,591

population

217.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55051 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55051

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55051. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mora	Acceptable
Mora	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56358 Ogilvie (9.2 mi) 55036 Henriette (11.3 mi) 56386 Wahkon (12.1 mi) 55030 Grasston (12.8 mi) 56342 Isle (13 mi) 55006 Braham (14.7 mi) 56353 Milaca (17.7 mi) 56359 Onamia (18.4 mi) 55017 Dalbo (19.3 mi) 55080 Stanchfield (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,591
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	217.74 sq mi
Water area	6.67 sq mi
Latitude	45.9448
Longitude	-93.3305
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	45.2%	43.7%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	34.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.4%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

9,591

Population

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$68,475

Median household income

$34,736

Per capita income

$204,000

Median home value

$788

Median monthly rent

81.1%

Home ownership

10.0%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

3,819

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

230

Under 5

234

307

5–9

313

280

10–14

286

299

15–19

306

230

20–24

235

423

25–34

433

581

35–44

593

600

45–54

613

338

55–59

346

421

60–64

430

550

65–74

561

347

75–84

355

139

85+

141

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,015	21.0%
18 and over	7,576	79.0%
65 and over	2,093	21.8%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94%

Two or more races 4.3%

Asian 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Black or African American 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	9,054	94%
Two or more races	414	4.3%
Asian	55	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	43	0.4%
Black or African American	27	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	27	0.3%
Other race	14	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.2%	43.7%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	34.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.4%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$68,475

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%

$50k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 21.8%

$200k–$300k 32.6%

$300k–$500k 15.2%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$204,000
Median rent / month	$788
Owner occupied	81.1%
Renter occupied	18.9%
Vacant	15.3%
Single-family detached	74.2%
Large apartment buildings	4.7%
Mobile homes	11.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	18.9%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	13.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	8.9%
2 bedrooms	31.5%
3 bedrooms	39.7%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	31.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.2%
Electricity	12.6%
Propane / LP gas	41.0%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	8.8%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,927	50.0%
Cohabiting couple	336	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	755	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	836	21.7%
Households with children under 18	989	25.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,437	37.3%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.7%	21.7%
Married	53.2%	53.4%
Separated	1.3%	0.1%
Widowed	3.6%	11.9%
Divorced	14.2%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 27.6%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	90	4.5%
Kindergarten	158	7.9%
Elementary school	936	46.7%
High school	477	23.8%
College / grad school	343	17.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.2%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Construction 11.9%

Retail trade 11.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Other services 7.1%

Public administration 5.4%

Professional & management 5.2%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.7%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	18.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.5%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.2%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	5.8%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 10.0%

Under 18 years 11.4%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 5.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.9%
Retirement income	30.8%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.4%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	777	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	38.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.7%
Public insurance	49.1%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	7.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,127	95.2%
Spanish	45	0.5%
Other Indo-European	6	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	38	0.4%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,498	99.0%
Born in same state	9,437	98.4%
Born in different state	7,871	82.1%
Foreign born	61	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	93	1.0%
Not a US citizen	78	83.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	996	10.4%
Italian	911	9.5%
French	593	6.2%
Arab	529	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	189	2%
English	93	1%
German	79	0.8%
Irish	13	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55051

What city is ZIP code 55051 in?

ZIP code 55051 is primarily assigned to Mora, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55051 in?

ZIP code 55051 falls within Kanabec County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 55051 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 55051 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 55051 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 55051 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 55051 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 55051 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 55051?

ZIP code 55051 has an estimated population of 9,591 residents, with a density of 44 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 55051 in?

ZIP code 55051 observes the CST timezone.