City

Grand Marais, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Cook County  ·  Minnesota

👥3,613Population
💰$71,458Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂54.4Median Age
🏠$307,100Median Home Value▲ 10% above avg
🎓60.6%College Grads▲ 56% above avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 3%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic3.0%
Black0.2%
Asian0.1%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads60.6% ▲ 56% above avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0%)
HS Graduate538 (19.3%)
Some College242 (8.7%)
Associates318 (11.4%)
Bachelors331 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree1,356 (48.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 19.3%Some College: 8.7%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 48.7%Edu
HS Grad19.3%
Some College8.7%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate48.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.1%Renter: 19.9%Tenure
Owner80.1%
Renter19.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,458 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$307,100 ▲ 10% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,036/mo
Total Housing Units3,412
Vacant Units1,684

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
65%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
69%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
57%
About Grand Marais, MN

Grand Marais is a city in Minnesota, located in Cook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,613 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.4 years.

Economically, Grand Marais is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,458 is near the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Grand Marais is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $307,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,036 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Grand Marais is highly educated. 60.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in Grand Marais
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55604 3,613 $71,458 $307,100 $1,036 1.2% 60.6% 80.1%