City

Nashwauk, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Itasca County  ·  Minnesota

👥2,520Population
💰$66,149Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$147,700Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓37.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 44% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.0% Female 43.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.5%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.6%Other: 6.9%Race
White87.5%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.6%
Asian0.6%
Other6.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads37.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 44% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate567 (32%)
Some College236 (13.3%)
Associates309 (17.4%)
Bachelors260 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree397 (22.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 22.4%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College13.3%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate22.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.5%Renter: 11.5%Tenure
Owner88.5%
Renter11.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,149 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$147,700 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$775/mo
Total Housing Units1,491
Vacant Units373

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
41%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About Nashwauk, MN

Nashwauk is a city in Minnesota, located in Itasca County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,520 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.1 years.

Economically, Nashwauk is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,149 is near the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Nashwauk is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $147,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $775 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nashwauk is moderately educated. 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nashwauk
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55769 2,520 $66,149 $147,700 $775 7.1% 37.1% 88.5%