| ZIP Code | 55713 |
|---|---|
| City | Buhl |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Area Code | 218 |
| Elevation | 1,528 ft |
| Latitude | 47.487942 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -92.76443 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27137 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.11 |
| Below Poverty | 2.2% ▼ 78% below avg |
| College Grads | 30.1% ▼ 22% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 9% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 251 (37.6%) |
| Some College | 101 (15.1%) |
| Associates | 106 (15.9%) |
| Bachelors | 82 (12.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 119 (17.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,424 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $117,700 ▼ 58% below avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,032/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 508 |
| Vacant Units | 56 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.11 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 508 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 56 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.11 |
ZIP code 55713 is located in Buhl, Minnesota, within St. Louis County. With a population of 1,048, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.9 years. Economically, 55713 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,424 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 55713 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $117,700 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,032 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.
The population of 55713 is primarily White (91.51%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.2%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 55713 stands at 4.4%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 55713 in Buhl, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,048 residents, a median household income of $58,424, and a median home value of $117,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.