City

Mountain Iron, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Louis County  ·  Minnesota

👥2,791Population
💰$82,261Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂49.7Median Age
🏠$190,300Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓41.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.8%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic0.9%
Black0.3%
Asian0.1%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
33%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads41.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate538 (26.3%)
Some College333 (16.3%)
Associates324 (15.8%)
Bachelors306 (15%)
Graduate Degree542 (26.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 26.3%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 26.5%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad26.3%
Some College16.3%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate26.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.7%Renter: 22.3%Tenure
Owner77.7%
Renter22.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,261 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$190,300 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$894/mo
Total Housing Units1,344
Vacant Units113

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
57%
About Mountain Iron, MN

Mountain Iron is a city in Minnesota, located in St. Louis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,791 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.7 years.

Economically, Mountain Iron is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,261 is near the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Mountain Iron is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $894 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mountain Iron is well-educated. 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mountain Iron
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55768 2,791 $82,261 $190,300 $894 4.3% 41.5% 77.7%