ZIP Code 55616 -- Two harbors, MN

Lake | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • 80.29% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
7,250
Unknown
Median Income
$76,127
Home Value
$259,200
Median Rent
$1,096
Median Age
44.30
Diversity Index
11.20
Very Low
Cost of Living
92.1
below average
Unemployment
2.0%

About ZIP Code 55616

ZIP code 55616 in Two Harbors, Minnesota is a unknown area with a population of 7,250. The median household income is $76,127, which is This is 2% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $259,200, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.4x . The cost of living is below average with an index of 92.1 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 44.30 years. Approximately 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Lake, MN.

Population & Age

Total Population
7,250
Median Age
44.30
Male Population
3,732
51.5%
Female Population
3,518
48.5%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
11.20 Very Low
White
95.4%
Black or African American
0.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Asian
0.4%
Native American
0.6%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
3.1%
Other Race
0.3%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$76,127
Mean Household Income
$91,022
Per Capita Income
$39,638
Below Poverty Line
7.9%

This is 2% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$259,200
Median Rent
$1,096
Total Housing Units
4,159
Occupied Units
3,070
Vacant Units
1,089
26.2% vacancy
Median Year Built
1967
Owner Occupied
80.3%
Renter Occupied
19.7%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.4x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 80.3% Renter 19.7%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 93.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree 9.5%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
3,536
Employment Rate
98.1%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
74.5%
Carpool
7.9%
Public Transit
0.4%
Work from Home
13.4%

Cost of Living Index

92.1
below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 55616 is 7.9% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Lake

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
55614 Little marais 2,485 $72,981
55603 Finland 490 $61,875
55607 Isabella 192 $87,857
55609 Knife river 131 $78,208
55601 Beaver bay 128 $56,250

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 55616

ZIP code 55616 (Two harbors, MN) has a total population of 7,250 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 44.30 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 55616 is $76,127 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 2% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 55616 is primarily located in Two harbors, Minnesota (MN). It falls within Lake County.

The median home value in ZIP code 55616 is $259,200, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,096.

The median age in ZIP code 55616 is 44.30 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 55616 has a cost of living index of 92.08 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 55616, 25.03% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 9.49% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 55616 is 1.95%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 13.35% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.