City

Babbitt, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Louis County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,827Population
💰$60,096Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂55.6Median Age
🏠$107,600Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓43.0%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.7% Female 44.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 3.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.5%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic3.2%
Asian0.2%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.06
Below Poverty14.5% ▲ 45% above avg
College Grads43.0% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.4%)
HS Graduate365 (27.3%)
Some College156 (11.7%)
Associates237 (17.7%)
Bachelors274 (20.5%)
Graduate Degree301 (22.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 27.3%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 20.5%Graduate: 22.5%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad27.3%
Some College11.7%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors20.5%
Graduate22.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.5%Renter: 14.5%Tenure
Owner85.5%
Renter14.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,096 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$107,600 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$726/mo
Total Housing Units1,132
Vacant Units276

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
31%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
53%
About Babbitt, MN

Babbitt is a city in Minnesota, located in St. Louis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,827 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.6 years.

Economically, Babbitt is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,096 is below the national average. Approximately 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Babbitt is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $726 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Babbitt is well-educated. 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.85%).

Babbitt, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Babbitt
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55706 1,827 $60,096 $107,600 $726 3.7% 43.0% 85.5%