ZIP code 55706
Where is ZIP code 55706?
Babbitt, Minnesota
St. Louis County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 55706 belongs to Babbitt, Minnesota in St. Louis County. 55706 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 1,703 people live in the 55706 area, where the median household income is $56,750. The closest ZIP codes are 55732 (Embarrass, 12.1 mi west), 55731 (Ely, 14.2 mi north) and 55782 (Soudan, 15.5 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 55706 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Babbitt |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 218 |
| Coordinates | 47.7091, -91.957 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 557 |
Population and income in 55706
| Population | 1,703 · lower than 52% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 13 · lower than 71% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 57.1 years · higher than 94% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $56,750 · lower than 91% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,149 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 17% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $112,500 · lower than 94% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $737 a month |
| Housing units | 1,179 |
| Households | 798 (2.06 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 90% / 10% |
| Land area | 135.19 sq mi (plus 9.67 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 55706. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 55706
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55732 | Embarrass, MN | 12.1 mi W | Standard |
| 55731 | Ely, MN | 14.2 mi N | Standard |
| 55782 | Soudan, MN | 15.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 55750 | Hoyt Lakes, MN | 15.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 55796 | Winton, MN | 16.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 55790 | Tower, MN | 16.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 55705 | Aurora, MN | 19.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 55607 | Isabella, MN | 21.6 mi E | Standard |
| 55708 | Biwabik, MN | 21.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 55741 | Gilbert, MN | 25.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 55602 | Brimson, MN | 27.6 mi S | Standard |
| 55792 | Virginia, MN | 29.1 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 55706 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 55706
123 MAIN ST
BABBITT MN 55706
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (55706-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 55706?
- 55706 is a Babbitt, Minnesota ZIP code.
- What county is 55706 in?
- ZIP code 55706 is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 55706 in?
- 55706 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 55706?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 55706 use area code 218.
- What is the population of ZIP code 55706?
- About 1,703 people live in ZIP code 55706, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 55706?
- The median household income in 55706 is $56,750 a year, lower than 91% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 55706?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 55706 are 55732 (Embarrass, 12.1 miles), 55731 (Ely, 14.2 miles), 55782 (Soudan, 15.5 miles) and 55750 (Hoyt Lakes, 15.9 miles).