City

Swan River, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Itasca County  ·  Minnesota

👥117Population
💰$56,591Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂57.6Median Age
🏠$187,500Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓22.6%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.3%Other: 7.7%Race
White92.3%
Other7.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
7%
18–24
3%
25–44
12%
45–64
62%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty18.8% ▲ 88% above avg
College Grads22.6% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
HS Graduate32 (31.4%)
Some College25 (24.5%)
Associates22 (21.6%)
Bachelors15 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree8 (7.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.4%Some College: 24.5%Associates: 21.6%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 7.8%Edu
HS Grad31.4%
Some College24.5%
Associates21.6%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate7.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.4%Renter: 3.6%Tenure
Owner96.4%
Renter3.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,591 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$187,500 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units76
Vacant Units20

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
4%
30–45 min
54%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
50%
About Swan River, MN

Swan River is a city in Minnesota, located in Itasca County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 117 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.6 years.

Economically, Swan River is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,591 is below the national average. Approximately 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Swan River is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $187,500, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 96.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Swan River is less-educated. 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.31%).

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

ZIP Codes in Swan River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55784 117 $56,591 $187,500 1.9% 22.6% 96.4%