City

Ely, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Louis County  ·  Minnesota

👥5,292Population
💰$62,900Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂59.8Median Age
🏠$202,900Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓56.2%College Grads▲ 45% above avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.4%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic1.4%
Black1.4%
Asian0.1%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
6%
18–24
10%
25–44
17%
45–64
29%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.78
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads56.2% ▲ 45% above avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.1%)
HS Graduate852 (20.7%)
Some College278 (6.8%)
Associates663 (16.1%)
Bachelors613 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree1,699 (41.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 20.7%Some College: 6.8%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 41.3%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad20.7%
Some College6.8%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate41.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.5%Renter: 24.6%Tenure
Owner75.5%
Renter24.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,900 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$202,900 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$641/mo
Total Housing Units4,954
Vacant Units2,152

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
18%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
62%
About Ely, MN

Ely is a city in Minnesota, located in St. Louis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,292 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.8 years.

Economically, Ely is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,900 is below the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ely is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $202,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $641 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ely is well-educated. 56.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ely
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55731 5,292 $62,900 $202,900 $641 2.3% 56.2% 75.5%