City

Baxter, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Crow Wing County  ·  Minnesota

👥8,729Population
💰$71,294Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$299,900Median Home Value▲ 8% above avg
🎓54.1%College Grads▲ 40% above avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.2%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 0.2%Race
White95.2%
Hispanic3.6%
Black0.1%
Asian0.6%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads54.1% ▲ 40% above avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
HS Graduate1,174 (20%)
Some College717 (12.2%)
Associates811 (13.8%)
Bachelors960 (16.3%)
Graduate Degree2,221 (37.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 20%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 16.3%Graduate: 37.8%Edu
HS Grad20.0%
Some College12.2%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors16.3%
Graduate37.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.5%Renter: 37.5%Tenure
Owner62.5%
Renter37.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,294 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$299,900 ▲ 8% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,115/mo
Total Housing Units3,898
Vacant Units149

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
54%
About Baxter, MN

Baxter is a city in Minnesota, located in Crow Wing County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,729 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Baxter is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,294 is near the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Baxter is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $299,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,115 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Baxter is well-educated. 54.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Baxter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56425 8,729 $71,294 $299,900 $1,115 2.1% 54.1% 62.5%