City

Tamarack, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Aitkin County  ·  Minnesota

👥585Population
💰$63,750Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂56.8Median Age
🏠$232,800Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓40.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 21% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 7.4%Black: 1%Other: 1.2%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic7.4%
Black1.0%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
13%
45–64
38%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty3.3% ▼ 68% below avg
College Grads40.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 21% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.6%)
HS Graduate156 (33.7%)
Some College57 (12.3%)
Associates61 (13.2%)
Bachelors56 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree130 (28.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 33.7%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 28.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad33.7%
Some College12.3%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate28.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.5%Renter: 9.5%Tenure
Owner90.5%
Renter9.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,750 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$232,800 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$930/mo
Total Housing Units426
Vacant Units163

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
58%
About Tamarack, MN

Tamarack is a city in Minnesota, located in Aitkin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 585 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.8 years.

Economically, Tamarack is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,750 is below the national average. Approximately 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Tamarack is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $232,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $930 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tamarack is well-educated. 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tamarack
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55787 585 $63,750 $232,800 $930 5.9% 40.2% 90.5%