North Branch, Minnesota · ZIP 55056

North Branch — ZIP 55056

North Branch (55056) scores 79/100 — Good for Minnesota. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $361K.

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share20%

Property crime share80%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index61/100

Avg math proficiency31%

Avg reading proficiency50%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100

Typical home value$361K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$361K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

251

Violent Crime

Property Crime

218

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Chisago County, Minnesota (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Sunrise River Elementary School	01–05	960	57%	54%
North Branch Area Middle School	06–08	615	34%	45%
Phoenix Academy Charter School	KG–08	156	32%	37%
North Branch Area High School	09–12	791	22%	60%
Distance Learning Academy Secondary	06–12	52	10%	55%
North Branch Area Education Center	PK–KG	239	Not reported	Not reported
Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary	KG–05	6	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

14,279

Median Income

$96K

Homeownership

85%

Median Age

41.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 55056 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 55056 has a school score of 61/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 55056 is approximately $361K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 55056 in North Branch has an overall NeighborScore of 79/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.