City

Bigfork, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Itasca County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,649Population
💰$58,631Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂56.9Median Age
🏠$232,700Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.9%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 5.1%Race
White89.9%
Hispanic1.4%
Black1.3%
Asian0.1%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
2%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.3%)
HS Graduate379 (30.5%)
Some College279 (22.5%)
Associates146 (11.8%)
Bachelors236 (19%)
Graduate Degree198 (15.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 30.5%Some College: 22.5%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 19%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad30.5%
Some College22.5%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors19.0%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.2%Renter: 11.8%Tenure
Owner88.2%
Renter11.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,631 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$232,700 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,129/mo
Total Housing Units1,605
Vacant Units960

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Bigfork, MN

Bigfork is a city in Minnesota, located in Itasca County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,649 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.9 years.

Economically, Bigfork is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,631 is below the national average. Approximately 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bigfork is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $232,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,129 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bigfork is moderately educated. 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bigfork
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56628 1,649 $58,631 $232,700 $1,129 2.7% 34.9% 88.2%