City

Kettle River, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Carlton County  ·  Minnesota

👥696Population
💰$62,159Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂48.9Median Age
🏠$211,600Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.6% Female 43.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Hispanic: 0.3%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.2%Race
White96.0%
Hispanic0.3%
Asian0.4%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
32%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
HS Graduate194 (38.6%)
Some College60 (12%)
Associates91 (18.1%)
Bachelors73 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree84 (16.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 12%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
HS Grad38.6%
Some College12.0%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.3%Renter: 12.7%Tenure
Owner87.3%
Renter12.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,159 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$211,600 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units440
Vacant Units133

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
62%
About Kettle River, MN

Kettle River is a city in Minnesota, located in Carlton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 696 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.9 years.

Economically, Kettle River is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,159 is below the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Kettle River is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $211,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kettle River is moderately educated. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kettle River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55757 696 $62,159 $211,600 $850 3.1% 31.3% 87.3%