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Buhl, MN
City in St. Louis County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55713.
Population
1,022
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
309
ZIP codes
1
Buhl and its ZIP codes
Buhl at a glance
- Buhl is about 4.3 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,750, 34% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $127,700 (61% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,043 a month.
Local data for Buhl, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Buhl, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,750
Poverty rate
3.8%
Median home value
$127,700
Median rent
$1,043/mo
Homeownership
80.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.4%
Median age
47.0
Average commute
16.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (170), Norwegian Americans (98), Irish Americans (87).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Louis County. PPP loans are for Buhl.
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
$1.55M
15 loans, 186 jobs reported
How people get to work
Buhl, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.1%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle6.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.7%
Average one-way commute: 16.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Buhl, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
77° / -4°F
24.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buhl, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
ZIP codes in Buhl
1 in or overlapping Buhl. Population shown
Cities near Buhl
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KinneyCity | 2.7 mi | 3.9 |
| ChisholmCity | 4.7 mi | 4.5 |
| Mountain IronCity | 7.8 mi | 68.1 |
| Iron JunctionCity | 9.4 mi | 0.8 |
| HibbingCity | 9.5 mi | 182 |
| LeonidasCity | 9.8 mi | 1.3 |
| EvelethCity | 12 mi | 6.3 |
| VirginiaCity | 12 mi | 18.8 |
| GilbertCity | 15 mi | 11.7 |
| KeewatinCity | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| McKinleyCity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| NashwaukCity | 19 mi | 15.2 |
| BiwabikCity | 23 mi | 8.8 |
| CookCity | 24 mi | 2.6 |
| AuroraCity | 25 mi | 3.7 |
| CalumetCity | 26 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buhl, MN in?
- Buhl is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Buhl, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Buhl include 55713.
- What is the population of Buhl, MN?
- About 1,022 people live in Buhl, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buhl?
- Nearby places include Kinney (2.7 mi), Chisholm (4.7 mi), Mountain Iron (7.8 mi), Iron Junction (9.4 mi), Hibbing (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023