City

Silver Bay, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  Minnesota

👥2,450Population
💰$74,313Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂53.9Median Age
🏠$172,900Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓38.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 65% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.4%Hispanic: 2.5%Asian: 0.9%Other: 5.2%Race
White91.4%
Hispanic2.5%
Asian0.9%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
18%
45–64
29%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.85
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads38.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
HS Graduate511 (27.5%)
Some College304 (16.4%)
Associates328 (17.6%)
Bachelors278 (15%)
Graduate Degree438 (23.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 27.5%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 23.6%Edu
HS Grad27.5%
Some College16.4%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate23.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.2%Renter: 14.8%Tenure
Owner85.2%
Renter14.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,313 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$172,900 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,035/mo
Total Housing Units1,529
Vacant Units254

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
33%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
52%
About Silver Bay, MN

Silver Bay is a city in Minnesota, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,450 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.9 years.

Economically, Silver Bay is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,313 is near the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Silver Bay is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,035 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Silver Bay is moderately educated. 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Silver Bay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55614 2,450 $74,313 $172,900 $1,035 1.7% 38.5% 85.2%