City

Moose Lake, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Carlton County  ·  Minnesota

👥4,994Population
💰$73,810Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.3Median Age
🏠$226,600Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓25.8%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 69.0% Female 31.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.7%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 11.5%Asian: 1%Other: 4.9%Race
White77.7%
Hispanic3.6%
Black11.5%
Asian1.0%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
9%
18–24
7%
25–44
30%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty20.5% ▲ 105% above avg
College Grads25.8% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma56 (1.5%)
HS Graduate990 (25.9%)
Some College1,177 (30.8%)
Associates616 (16.1%)
Bachelors420 (11%)
Graduate Degree566 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 25.9%Some College: 30.8%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad25.9%
Some College30.8%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.5%Renter: 23.5%Tenure
Owner76.5%
Renter23.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,810 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$226,600 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$909/mo
Total Housing Units1,534
Vacant Units292

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About Moose Lake, MN

Moose Lake is a city in Minnesota, located in Carlton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,994 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.3 years.

Economically, Moose Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,810 is near the national average. Approximately 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Moose Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $226,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $909 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Moose Lake is moderately educated. 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Moose Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55767 4,994 $73,810 $226,600 $909 2.8% 25.8% 76.5%