| ZIP Code | 55612 |
|---|---|
| City | Lutsen |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Cook County |
| Area Code | 218 |
| Elevation | 1,505 ft |
| Latitude | 47.787856 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.705596 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 58.0 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.84 |
| Below Poverty | 4.9% ▼ 51% below avg |
| College Grads | 68.1% ▲ 76% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 51% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 57 (12.9%) |
| Some College | 34 (7.7%) |
| Associates | 50 (11.3%) |
| Bachelors | 48 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 253 (57.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,893 ▲ 10% above avg ↑ 10% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $423,300 ▲ 52% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,013/mo |
| Total Units | 1,050 |
| Vacant Units | 751 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.84 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,050 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 751 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.84 |
ZIP code 55612 is located in Lutsen, Minnesota, within Cook County. With a population of 549, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 58 years. Economically, 55612 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $83,893 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 55612 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $423,300 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,013 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 91.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 55612 is primarily White (98.72%). Residents are highly educated — 68.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.9%. Household income has grown by 10% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 55612 stands at 2.4%, which is well below the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 55612 in Lutsen, MN is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 549 residents, a median household income of $83,893, and a median home value of $423,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.