County

Lake of the Woods County, MN

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Minnesota

👥3,712Population
💰$73,151Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂52.1Median Age
🏠$213,948Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓35.4%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.1%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 6.3%Race
White90.1%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.4%
Asian0.5%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
29%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads35.4% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate951 (34.9%)
Some College277 (10.2%)
Associates523 (19.2%)
Bachelors407 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree565 (20.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 34.9%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 19.2%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad34.9%
Some College10.2%
Associates19.2%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.7%Renter: 15.3%Tenure
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,151 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$213,947 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$858/mo
Total Housing Units3,204
Vacant Units1,561

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Lake of the Woods County, MN

Lake of the Woods County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 3,712 residents. With a median age of 52.08, it is a mature county.

Lake of the Woods County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $73,150 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.0%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.7% is near the national average.

Housing in Lake of the Woods County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $213,947 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $858. Homeownership rates are high at 84.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lake of the Woods County are primarily White (90.12%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Lake of the Woods County, MN is a solidly middle-class area in Minnesota. The 4 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 Codes in Lake of the Woods County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
56623 Baudette 2,684 $74,000 $227,800 $858 1.8% 39.4%
56686 Williams 962 $70,781 $175,300 2.6% 25.6%