City

Willow River, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Pine County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,876Population
💰$69,485Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$223,900Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓25.5%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 52% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.0% Female 41.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.8%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 3.6%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4%Race
White90.8%
Hispanic0.8%
Black3.6%
Asian0.2%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads25.5% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 52% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.4%)
HS Graduate480 (37.8%)
Some College211 (16.6%)
Associates250 (19.7%)
Bachelors138 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree185 (14.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 37.8%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 14.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad37.8%
Some College16.6%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate14.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.3%Renter: 13.7%Tenure
Owner86.3%
Renter13.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
41%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,485 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$223,900 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$785/mo
Total Housing Units1,060
Vacant Units367

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
61%
About Willow River, MN

Willow River is a city in Minnesota, located in Pine County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,876 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Willow River is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,485 is near the national average. Approximately 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Willow River is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $223,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $785 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Willow River is moderately educated. 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Willow River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55795 1,876 $69,485 $223,900 $785 7.4% 25.5% 86.3%