ZIP code 55705
Where is ZIP code 55705?
Aurora, Minnesota
St. Louis County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 55705 belongs to Aurora, Minnesota in St. Louis County. 55705 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 218. About 3,211 people live in the 55705 area, where the median household income is $56,208. The closest ZIP codes are 55750 (Hoyt Lakes, 4.9 mi east), 55708 (Biwabik, 5.3 mi northwest) and 55741 (Gilbert, 7.5 mi west).
| ZIP code | 55705 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Aurora |
| Also accepted | Biwabik |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 218 |
| Coordinates | 47.4951, -92.2415 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 557 |
Population and income in 55705
| Population | 3,211 · higher than 63% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 38 · higher than 57% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 56.9 years · higher than 93% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $56,208 · lower than 93% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $38,648 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $124,100 · lower than 92% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $507 a month |
| Housing units | 1,958 |
| Households | 1,682 (1.87 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 13% |
| Land area | 83.43 sq mi (plus 3.84 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 55705. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 55705
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55750 | Hoyt Lakes, MN | 4.9 mi E | Standard |
| 55708 | Biwabik, MN | 5.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 55741 | Gilbert, MN | 7.5 mi W | Standard |
| 55763 | Makinen, MN | 11.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 55732 | Embarrass, MN | 11.9 mi N | Standard |
| 55792 | Virginia, MN | 13.7 mi W | Standard |
| 55734 | Eveleth, MN | 13.7 mi W | Standard |
| 55777 | Virginia, MN | 13.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 55768 | Mountain Iron, MN | 17.9 mi W | Standard |
| 55766 | Melrude, MN | 18.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 55706 | Babbitt, MN | 19.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 55751 | Iron, MN | 20.3 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 55705 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 55705
123 MAIN ST
AURORA MN 55705
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BIWABIK as the city name for 55705. Avoid Palo, Pineville and White: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (55705-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 55705?
- 55705 is a Aurora, Minnesota ZIP code. Biwabik is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 55705 in?
- ZIP code 55705 is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 55705 in?
- 55705 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 55705?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 55705 use area code 218.
- What is the population of ZIP code 55705?
- About 3,211 people live in ZIP code 55705, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 55705?
- The median household income in 55705 is $56,208 a year, lower than 93% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 55705?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 55705 are 55750 (Hoyt Lakes, 4.9 miles), 55708 (Biwabik, 5.3 miles), 55741 (Gilbert, 7.5 miles) and 55763 (Makinen, 11.6 miles).