City

Big Lake, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Sherburne County  ·  Minnesota

👥21,406Population
💰$118,387Median HH Income▲ 55% above avg
🎂36.3Median Age
🏠$335,500Median Home Value▲ 20% above avg
🎓45.9%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.5%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 1.9%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.7%Race
White89.5%
Hispanic4.5%
Black1.9%
Asian0.8%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
11%
25–44
26%
45–64
28%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.95
Below Poverty3.7% ▼ 63% below avg
College Grads45.9% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma88 (0.7%)
HS Graduate3,448 (26.5%)
Some College1,595 (12.2%)
Associates1,911 (14.7%)
Bachelors1,836 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree4,146 (31.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 26.5%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 31.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad26.5%
Some College12.2%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate31.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.1%Renter: 8.9%Tenure
Owner91.1%
Renter8.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$118,387 ▲ 55% above avg
Median Home Value$335,500 ▲ 20% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,463/mo
Total Housing Units7,541
Vacant Units299

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
57%
About Big Lake, MN

Big Lake is a city in Minnesota, located in Sherburne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 21,406 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.3 years.

Economically, Big Lake is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $118,387 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Big Lake is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $335,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,463 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Big Lake is well-educated. 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.51%).

Big Lake, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Big Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55309 21,406 $118,387 $335,500 $1,463 2.7% 45.9% 91.1%