City

Lutsen, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Cook County  ·  Minnesota

👥549Population
💰$83,893Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂58.0Median Age
🏠$423,300Median Home Value▲ 52% above avg
🎓68.1%College Grads▲ 76% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.4% Female 58.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.7%Other: 0.9%Race
White98.7%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
4%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
34%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.84
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads68.1% ▲ 76% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
HS Graduate57 (12.9%)
Some College34 (7.7%)
Associates50 (11.3%)
Bachelors48 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree253 (57.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 12.9%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 57.2%Edu
HS Grad12.9%
Some College7.7%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate57.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.6%Renter: 8.4%Tenure
Owner91.6%
Renter8.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
38%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,893 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$423,300 ▲ 52% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,013/mo
Total Housing Units1,050
Vacant Units751

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
57%
About Lutsen, MN

Lutsen is a city in Minnesota, located in Cook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 549 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58 years.

Economically, Lutsen is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,893 is near the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lutsen is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $423,300, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,013 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lutsen is highly educated. 68.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (98.72%).

Lutsen, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Lutsen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55612 549 $83,893 $423,300 $1,013 2.4% 68.1% 91.6%