ZIP Code 55711 Demographics & Data

Brookston, MN (ZIP Code 55711) Data Profile

Minnesota

Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 55711

ZIP Code 55711 is associated with the city of Brookston in Minnesota (St. Louis County) in the U.S. About 89.4% of residents in this Minnesota region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $22,096. The median household income is $54,821, while about 9% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 639.

Population in 55711

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 55711 is 639.

Brookston, MN

The 55711 ZIP Code is associated with Brookston, MN in St. Louis County.

Area Codes associated with 55711

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 55711 include 218.

Sunrise / Sunset in 55711

Sunrise: 7:44 am
Sunset: 4:22 pm
Sunrise in 55711 7:44 am
Sunrise in 55711 4:22 pm

Weather forecast for 55711

Overnight's forecast for 55711: Mostly cloudy. Low around -9, with temperatures rising to around -5 overnight. South wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 55711

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 55711 Good

Internet in 55711

About 75.4% of households in ZIP Code 55711 have broadband Internet service, while approximately 89.4% have a computer.

Gender in 55711

In ZIP Code 55711, the gender split is approximately 41.8% female and an estimated 58.2% male.

Health Insurance in 55711

Approximately 8.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 55711 (Brookston, MN) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 55711

The median household income in ZIP Code 55711 is $54,821, while the region's mean household income is $65,275. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,096. The per capita income in ZIP Code 55711 of $22,096 is approximately 41.27% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $37,625. An estimated 8.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 8.42% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.6% of the population in 55711 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 17.1% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.5% of 55711 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 55711. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 55711

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 10.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 17.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 19.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.0%
$200,000 or more per year 1.5%

Education levels in ZIP Code 55711

In ZIP Code 55711, 89.4% of the population graduated high school, while 12.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 41.8% in this St. Louis County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 55711

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 41.8%
Some college, no degree 22.8%
Associate's degree 12.7%
Bachelor's degree 9.8%
Graduate or professional degree 2.4%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 55711. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 55711

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 55711, 90.1% is one race, while 9.9% are two or more races. Approximately 0.6% of 55711 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 55711 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (92.6%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (16.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 55711. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 55711

Industry Percent
White 92.6%
Black or African American 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 16.4%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.3%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 55711

Residents of ZIP Code 55711 are younger than average. The median age of 36.3 years in ZIP Code 55711 is approximately 4.72% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.6% of the population in 55711 falls in the age group 15 to 19 years, while an estimated 13.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.3% of 55711 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 55711. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 55711

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.2%
5 to 9 years 4.7%
10 to 14 years 7.7%
15 to 19 years 14.6%
20 to 24 years 9.7%
25 to 34 years 7.7%
35 to 44 years 13.0%
45 to 54 years 13.0%
55 to 59 years 4.4%
60 to 64 years 5.5%
65 to 74 years 9.2%
75 to 84 years 4.1%
85 years and over 2.3%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 55711 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 55711. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 55711

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 55711 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 55711 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 55711 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 55711

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 55711. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 55711. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 55711

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 55711

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 55711, an estimated 20.3% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 20.3% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this St. Louis County region.

Age of Housing in 55711

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.8%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 20.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 20.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 11.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 15.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 5.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 5.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.9%
Built in 1939 or earlier 14.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 55711. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 55711

In 55711, 60.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 34.8 minutes. Approximately 39.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 55711 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.0% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 55711 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 55711. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 55711

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.4%
Construction 13.0%
Manufacturing 7.4%
Wholesale trade 1.4%
Retail trade 7.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.7%
Information 0.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 1.4%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 2.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 39.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.8%
Other services, except public administration 6.7%
Public administration 3.5%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 55711

In ZIP Code 55711, 98.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 1.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this St. Louis County region.

Language Spoken in 55711

Language Spoken Percent
English only 98.2%
Spanish 0.0%
Other Indo-European languages 0.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 1.6%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 55711. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Utilities in ZIP Code 55711 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 55711 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.72 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 14.56% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.38% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 55711. This visualizes electricity rates in 55711 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 55711

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 55711 13¢/kWh 11.27¢/kWh 9.23¢/kWh
Minnesota 17.1¢/kWh 13.19¢/kWh 9.79¢/kWh
United States 18.07¢/kWh 14.06¢/kWh 9.02¢/kWh

Solar Power in 55711

Month ZIP Code 55711 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.43 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.48 3 6.31
Mar 5.42 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.44 5.13 7.3
May 5.55 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.61 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.19 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.89 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.02 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.75 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.02 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.82 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 55711. This visualizes solar power levels in 55711 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.