City

Iron, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Louis County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,364Population
💰$72,969Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂53.4Median Age
🏠$182,900Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.2%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.4%Other: 2.9%Race
White95.2%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.4%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
17%
45–64
27%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate288 (29.8%)
Some College122 (12.6%)
Associates215 (22.3%)
Bachelors205 (21.2%)
Graduate Degree135 (14%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 22.3%Bachelors: 21.2%Graduate: 14%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College12.6%
Associates22.3%
Bachelors21.2%
Graduate14.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.7%Renter: 4.4%Tenure
Owner95.7%
Renter4.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,969 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$182,900 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$783/mo
Total Housing Units686
Vacant Units88

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
57%
About Iron, MN

Iron is a city in Minnesota, located in St. Louis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,364 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.4 years.

Economically, Iron is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,969 is near the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Iron is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $182,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $783 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Iron is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Iron
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55751 1,364 $72,969 $182,900 $783 3.7% 35.2% 95.7%