Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
| Below Poverty | 12.4% ▲ 24% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 16% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 136 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 9,137 (29.5%) |
| Some College | 4,082 (13.2%) |
| Associates | 4,848 (15.7%) |
| Bachelors | 4,773 (15.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,970 (25.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,393 ▼ 12% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $215,266 ▼ 23% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $914/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 24,804 |
| Vacant Units | 6,673 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Itasca County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 25 ZIP codes spanning 23 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 44,300 residents. With a median age of 46.67, it is a mature county.
Itasca County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $67,393 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.7%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 12.4% is above the national average.
Housing in Itasca County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $215,266 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $913. Homeownership rates are high at 81.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Itasca County are primarily White (88.86%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Itasca County, MN is a solidly middle-class area in Minnesota. The 25 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56628 | Bigfork | 1,649 | $58,631 | $232,700 | $1,129 | 2.7% | 34.9% |
| 55709 | Bovey | 4,314 | $71,163 | $206,300 | $925 | 5.2% | 37.9% |
| 55716 | Calumet | 219 | $40,833 | $102,600 | $645 | 14.3% | 27.5% |
| 55721 | Cohasset | 3,840 | $82,750 | $267,100 | $682 | 15.2% | 40.4% |
| 55722 | Coleraine | 1,037 | $57,436 | $152,600 | $905 | 0.8% | 45.1% |
| 56636 | Deer River | 4,679 | $59,858 | $195,200 | $690 | 5.1% | 37.8% |
| 56639 | Effie | 393 | $41,417 | $186,100 | $1,268 | 8.4% | 25.6% |
| 55742 | Goodland | 222 | $61,944 | $192,800 | — | 1.8% | 42.5% |
| 55744 | Grand Rapids | 20,469 | $68,213 | $232,700 | $1,014 | 4.6% | 44.7% |
| 55753 | Keewatin | 1,197 | $50,407 | $76,900 | $934 | 2.3% | 35.3% |
| 55764 | Marble | 504 | $63,417 | $101,500 | $708 | 6.3% | 29.9% |
| 56657 | Marcell | 248 | $70,750 | $394,600 | — | 3.4% | 35.5% |
| 56659 | Max | 104 | $70,000 | $341,700 | — | 4.3% | 52.5% |
| 55769 | Nashwauk | 2,520 | $66,149 | $147,700 | $775 | 7.1% | 37.1% |
| 55775 | Pengilly | 1,309 | $81,250 | $229,100 | $761 | 5.8% | 52.2% |
| 56680 | Spring Lake | 116 | $50,208 | $250,000 | — | 7.3% | 35.6% |
| 56681 | Squaw Lake | 294 | $54,375 | $177,100 | $498 | 12.3% | 29.9% |
| 55784 | Swan River | 117 | $56,591 | $187,500 | — | 1.9% | 22.6% |
| 56637 | Talmoon | 182 | $61,875 | $216,300 | — | 6.8% | 24.8% |
| 55793 | Warba | 676 | $66,458 | $194,300 | $1,150 | 4.8% | 31.6% |
| 56688 | Wirt | 93 | $69,643 | $171,900 | — | 2.4% | 36.8% |