City

Deer River, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Itasca County  ·  Minnesota

👥4,679Population
💰$59,858Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$195,200Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓37.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.2%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0%Other: 8%Race
White81.2%
Hispanic0.6%
Black0.2%
Asian0.0%
Other8.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty17.1% ▲ 71% above avg
College Grads37.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma32 (1%)
HS Graduate957 (30.2%)
Some College425 (13.4%)
Associates555 (17.5%)
Bachelors555 (17.5%)
Graduate Degree640 (20.2%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 17.5%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad30.2%
Some College13.4%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors17.5%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.8%Renter: 12.2%Tenure
Owner87.8%
Renter12.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,858 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$195,200 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$690/mo
Total Housing Units2,937
Vacant Units1,024

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Deer River, MN

Deer River is a city in Minnesota, located in Itasca County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,679 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.1 years.

Economically, Deer River is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,858 is below the national average. Approximately 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Deer River is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $195,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $690 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Deer River is moderately educated. 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (81.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Deer River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56636 4,679 $59,858 $195,200 $690 5.1% 37.8% 87.8%