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Biwabik, MN

City in St. Louis County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55708.

Population

966

Land area

8.8sq mi

People per sq mi

110

ZIP codes

1

Biwabik and its ZIP codes

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Biwabik at a glance

  • Biwabik is 53% denser than Minnesota as a whole.
  • The median household income is $67,917, 24% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,200 (66% below Minnesota) and median rent is $749 a month.

Local data for Biwabik, MN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Biwabik, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$67,917

Poverty rate

8.3%

Median home value

$111,200

Median rent

$749/mo

Homeownership

81.2%

Bachelor's or higher

30.9%

Median age

45.1

Average commute

18.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (185), Norwegian Americans (143), Irish Americans (95).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Louis County. PPP loans are for Biwabik.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.4%

Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,615

95,078 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$61,867

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.68B

FY 2026, $13,363 per person

PPP loans

$356K

12 loans, 68 jobs reported

St. Louis County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Biwabik, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone64.4%
  • Carpooled8.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked11.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
  • Worked from home14.1%

Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Biwabik, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

2,085

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

290

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

78° / -7°F

28.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Biwabik, MN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.6%

U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts

Diabetes

12.0%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

15.0%

U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.2%

U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts

ZIP codes in Biwabik

1 in or overlapping Biwabik. Population shown

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Cities near Biwabik

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AuroraCity3.6 mi3.7
McKinleyCity6.4 mi1.4
Hoyt LakesCity8.4 mi55.9
GilbertCity9.2 mi11.7
VirginiaCity11 mi18.8
EvelethCity13 mi6.3
LeonidasCity14 mi1.3
BabbittCity15 mi106
Mountain IronCity15 mi68.1
TowerCity17 mi2.9
SoudanCensus-designated place17 mi0.7
Iron JunctionCity18 mi0.8
KinneyCity20 mi3.9
BuhlCity23 mi3.3
CookCity26 mi2.6
ChisholmCity28 mi4.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Biwabik, MN in?
Biwabik is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
What ZIP codes are in Biwabik, MN?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Biwabik include 55708.
What is the population of Biwabik, MN?
About 966 people live in Biwabik, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Biwabik?
Nearby places include Aurora (3.6 mi), McKinley (6.4 mi), Hoyt Lakes (8.4 mi), Gilbert (9.2 mi), Virginia (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023