Zip code 55708: Biwabik, Minnesota

Q: What city is zip code 55708?

55708 is assigned to Biwabik, Minnesota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 55708 in?

55708 is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.

Q: What is the population of 55708?

About 929 people live in 55708, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 55708?

The median household income in 55708 is $66,389.

Q: What zip codes are near 55708?

The closest zip codes to 55708 are 55705, 55741, 55792, 55777, 55732.

Residential delivery areaSt. Louis CountyCentral Time

Population

929

Median household income

$66K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$110K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$827/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

4.8 sq mi

192 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 55708

55708 is a small-town zip code in Biwabik, Minnesota (St. Louis County), covering 4.8 sq mi of land. About 929 people live here, or 192 per square mile. The median resident is 44.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $66,389 a year, 18% below the national median of $80,734. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $110,300, or 1.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $827 a month.

29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.2 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; cleaning and personal care; and office and administrative support. 16% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 55708 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers15.8%
92nd
U.S. 10% · MN 9.3%226th of 852 in MN
Government workers22.7%
91st
U.S. 14.5% · MN 12.9%63rd of 852 in MN
Median age44.9
85th
U.S. 38.9 · MN 38.8279th of 854 in MN
Homeownership rate82.5%
84th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MN 72.2%489th of 851 in MN
Housing vacancy12.9%
82nd
U.S. 10.1% · MN 9.3%339th of 851 in MN
Residents 65 and older20.2%
75th
U.S. 17.2% · MN 17.3%424th of 854 in MN
Unemployment rate6%
68th
U.S. 5.2% · MN 4.1%150th of 853 in MN
Median earnings per worker$54,444
66th
U.S. $49,666 · MN $54,389229th of 851 in MN
Work from home14.9%
60th
U.S. 15.1% · MN 17.6%263rd of 852 in MN
Broadband access92.6%
54th
U.S. 91% · MN 91.6%184th of 851 in MN
Veterans6.1%
54th
U.S. 6.2% · MN 5.9%524th of 854 in MN
Bachelor's degree or higher28.9%
43rd
U.S. 35.7% · MN 39.4%276th of 854 in MN
Residents under 1820.9%
39th
U.S. 22% · MN 22.9%549th of 854 in MN
Poverty rate8.6%
36th
U.S. 12.5% · MN 9.3%421st of 852 in MN
Healthcare workers8.6%
36th
U.S. 9.7% · MN 10.9%582nd of 852 in MN
Per capita income$34,959
34th
U.S. $44,673 · MN $48,237674th of 853 in MN
Median household income$66,389
30th
U.S. $80,734 · MN $89,062644th of 846 in MN
Population density192/sq mi
20th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MN 72/sq mi196th of 854 in MN
Uninsured rate3.1%
13th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MN 4.7%591st of 853 in MN
Median gross rent$827
8th
U.S. $1,413 · MN $1,280502nd of 757 in MN
Average commute18.2 min
6th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MN 22.7 min740th of 849 in MN
Income inequality (Gini)0.365
5th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MN 0.453701st of 848 in MN
Median home value$110,300
4th
U.S. $332,700 · MN $329,300806th of 842 in MN
Rent-burdened renters27.9%
4th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MN 48.1%625th of 828 in MN
Diversity index5.7
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · MN 41.1800th of 854 in MN
Population929
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MN 5,739,445579th of 854 in MN
Foreign-born residents0.1%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MN 8.7%787th of 854 in MN
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MN 4%827th of 852 in MN

Measure	55708	St. Louis	MN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MN
Self-employed workers	15.8%	7.7%	9.3%	10%	92nd	226th of 852
Government workers	22.7%	16.1%	12.9%	14.5%	91st	63rd of 852
Median age	44.9	41.2	38.8	38.9	85th	279th of 854
Homeownership rateStrength	82.5%	71.2%	72.2%	65.2%	84th	489th of 851
Housing vacancy	12.9%	16.4%	9.3%	10.1%	82nd	339th of 851
Residents 65 and older	20.2%	21.4%	17.3%	17.2%	75th	424th of 854
Unemployment rate	6%	4.6%	4.1%	5.2%	68th	150th of 853
Median earnings per worker	$54,444	$44,959	$54,389	$49,666	66th	229th of 851
Work from home	14.9%	11.2%	17.6%	15.1%	60th	263rd of 852
Broadband access	92.6%	88.6%	91.6%	91%	54th	184th of 851
Veterans	6.1%	7.3%	5.9%	6.2%	54th	524th of 854
Bachelor's degree or higher	28.9%	33.6%	39.4%	35.7%	43rd	276th of 854
Residents under 18	20.9%	18.6%	22.9%	22%	39th	549th of 854
Poverty rate	8.6%	13.2%	9.3%	12.5%	36th	421st of 852
Healthcare workers	8.6%	13.7%	10.9%	9.7%	36th	582nd of 852
Per capita income	$34,959	$41,302	$48,237	$44,673	34th	674th of 853
Median household income	$66,389	$70,069	$89,062	$80,734	30th	644th of 846
Population density	192/sq mi	32/sq mi	72/sq mi	95/sq mi	20th	196th of 854
Uninsured rateStrength	3.1%	4.1%	4.7%	8.4%	13th	591st of 853
Median gross rent	$827	$1,013	$1,280	$1,413	8th	502nd of 757
Average commuteStrength	18.2 min	19.9 min	22.7 min	26.4 min	6th	740th of 849
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.365	0.461	0.453	0.483	5th	701st of 848
Median home value	$110,300	$221,400	$329,300	$332,700	4th	806th of 842
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	27.9%	52.8%	48.1%	51.1%	4th	625th of 828
Diversity index	5.7	19.6	41.1	61.4	2nd	800th of 854
Population	929	200,123	5,739,445	334,922,499	1st	579th of 854
Foreign-born residents	0.1%	1.9%	8.7%	14.1%	1st	787th of 854
Tech workers	0%	2%	4%	3.8%	1st	827th of 852

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

17%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

10%

35–44

19%

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

44.9

Under 18

20.9%

65 and over

20.2%

Race and ethnicity

White97%
Black0%
Hispanic0.6%
Asian0%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

5.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

71.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 406
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 52.5%
Married couples: 37.7%
Living alone: 36.5%
Veterans (of adults): 6.1%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

13%

$25–50k

15%

$50–75k

31%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

20%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

55708

$66,389

St. Louis Co.

$70,069

Minnesota

$89,062

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,959

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

8.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.365

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

55708

$110,300

St. Louis Co.

$221,400

Minnesota

$329,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

55708

$827

St. Louis Co.

$1,013

Minnesota

$1,280

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

82%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 466
Owner-occupied: 82.5%
Vacant: 12.9%
Median year built: 1952
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 27.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 11.5%
Home value to income: 1.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

63%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

12%

Bicycle

Worked from home

15%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

23%

10–19

25%

20–29

39%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

56.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

18%

Cleaning and personal care

12%

Office and admin

11%

Transportation and moving

11%

Healthcare

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Food service

Sales

Education

Arts, media and sports

Legal and social services

Police and fire

0.7%

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Health care and social assistance

15%

Public administration

13%

Construction

12%

Finance, insurance and real estate

12%

Restaurants and hotels

11%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

10%

Agriculture and mining

Education

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Retail

Manufacturing

Other services

0.5%

Wholesale

0.5%

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$54,444

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

15.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

22.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	55708	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$70,865	$74,888
Service	$13,478	$26,804
Sales and office	$42,625	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$100,625	$49,199
Production and transportation	$54,632	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

23%

Some college

28%

Associate's

19%

Bachelor's

18%

Graduate

11%

High school graduate or higher: 98.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 10.9%
Households with broadband: 92.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 61.8%
No internet access: 3.2%
Without health insurance: 3.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Biwabik
State: Minnesota
County: St. Louis County
Center point: 47.5403° N, 92.3422° W
Land area: 4.8 sq mi
Water area: 0.6 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Biwabik99% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 55708

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
55705	Aurora, MN	5.9 mi	3,211	$56,208	$124,100
55741	Gilbert, MN	6.1 mi	2,947	$69,545	$164,500
55792	Virginia, MN	7.5 mi	9,663	$53,750	$129,500
55777	Virginia, MN · PO box	9.1 mi	—	—	—
55732	Embarrass, MN	11 mi	1,453	$64,750	$178,700
55734	Eveleth, MN	13 mi	6,265	$62,703	$158,700
55768	Mountain Iron, MN	15 mi	2,964	$86,075	$198,500
55763	Makinen, MN	15 mi	495	$80,750	$209,700
55750	Hoyt Lakes, MN	18 mi	2,068	$65,833	$93,300
55758	Kinney, MN	18 mi	121	$57,386	$151,400
55710	Britt, MN	18 mi	1,362	$86,477	$280,400
55751	Iron, MN	19 mi	1,388	$75,200	$202,400

Questions about 55708

What city is zip code 55708?

55708 is assigned to Biwabik, Minnesota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 55708 in?

55708 is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.

What is the population of 55708?

About 929 people live in 55708, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 55708 in?

55708 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 55708?

The median household income in 55708 is $66,389.

What zip codes are near 55708?

The closest zip codes to 55708 are 55705, 55741, 55792, 55777, 55732.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 55708, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.