City

Sawyer, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Carlton County  ·  Minnesota

👥245Population
💰$72,917Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$183,800Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓20.6%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.5%Race
White73.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
25%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
20%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.22
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads20.6% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (2.1%)
HS Graduate63 (43.2%)
Some College31 (21.2%)
Associates19 (13%)
Bachelors18 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree12 (8.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 21.2%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 8.2%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad43.2%
Some College21.2%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate8.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.5%Renter: 14.5%Tenure
Owner85.5%
Renter14.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,917 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$183,800 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$925/mo
Total Housing Units160
Vacant Units84

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
52%
About Sawyer, MN

Sawyer is a city in Minnesota, located in Carlton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 245 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Sawyer is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,917 is near the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sawyer is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $183,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $925 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sawyer is less-educated. 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (73.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sawyer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55780 245 $72,917 $183,800 $925 2.9% 20.6% 85.5%