City

Biwabik, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Louis County  ·  Minnesota

👥850Population
💰$68,859Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$107,700Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓49.4%College Grads▲ 28% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.1% Female 43.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.1%Hispanic: 0.2%Other: 2.6%Race
White97.1%
Hispanic0.2%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads49.4% ▲ 28% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.7%)
HS Graduate115 (19.4%)
Some College33 (5.6%)
Associates148 (25%)
Bachelors100 (16.9%)
Graduate Degree193 (32.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 19.4%Some College: 5.6%Associates: 25%Bachelors: 16.9%Graduate: 32.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad19.4%
Some College5.6%
Associates25.0%
Bachelors16.9%
Graduate32.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.6%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,859 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$107,700 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$736/mo
Total Housing Units425
Vacant Units60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
68%
About Biwabik, MN

Biwabik is a city in Minnesota, located in St. Louis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 850 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Biwabik is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,859 is near the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Biwabik is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $736 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Biwabik is well-educated. 49.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.06%).

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

ZIP Codes in Biwabik
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55708 850 $68,859 $107,700 $736 4.1% 49.4% 84.4%