55708 ZIP Code — Biwabik, MN

Saint Louis County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55708 is located in Biwabik, Minnesota, within Saint Louis County. It covers approximately 4.84 square miles and serves a population of 749 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 55708

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $87,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,977.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

749

population

4.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55708 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55708

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City	Status
Biwabik	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	749
Population density	155 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	4.84 sq mi
Water area	0.60 sq mi
Latitude	47.5312
Longitude	-92.3357
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	218

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.3%	44.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	31.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	4.1%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

749

Population

155

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$63,977

Median household income

$37,776

Per capita income

$87,000

Median home value

$769

Median monthly rent

81.0%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

364

Housing units

27.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	124	16.6%
18 and over	625	83.4%
65 and over	126	16.8%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	727	95.7%
Two or more races	21	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	11	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.3%	44.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	31.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	4.1%	8.5%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 7.0%

$50k–$75k 22.4%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	7.0%
$50k–$75k	22.4%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	17.4%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$63,977

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.3%

$50k–$100k 43.9%

$100k–$150k 24.6%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$300k–$500k 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,000
Median rent / month	$769
Owner occupied	81.0%
Renter occupied	19.0%
Vacant	17.4%
Single-family detached	85.2%
Large apartment buildings	8.3%
Mobile homes	3.7%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	0.5%
1990–1999	6.7%
1980–1989	0.7%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	20.6%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	43.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.2%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	43.5%
3 bedrooms	30.3%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	39.8%
2 vehicles	37.8%
3 or more	15.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.5%
Electricity	20.4%
Propane / LP gas	5.6%
Fuel oil	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	127	35.6%
Cohabiting couple	49	13.7%
Male householder, no spouse	94	26.3%
Female householder, no spouse	87	24.4%
Households with children under 18	83	23.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	94	26.3%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.3%	31.6%
Married	40.5%	46.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.2%	9.0%
Divorced	27.0%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 0.9%

HS graduate 23.8%

Some college, no degree 28.5%

Associate's degree 19.2%

Bachelor's degree 20.4%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	27.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	7.9%
Kindergarten	14	11.1%
Elementary school	47	37.3%
High school	35	27.8%
College / grad school	20	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Construction 14.0%

Agriculture & mining 10.2%

Professional & management 10.2%

Retail trade 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Public administration 6.7%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Manufacturing 5.7%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Other services 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.1%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	9.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.1%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.7%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.4

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.3%
Retirement income	16.2%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.9%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	9.7%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	39.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.6%
Public insurance	34.5%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	712	95.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	739	98.7%
Born in same state	739	98.7%
Born in different state	508	67.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	1.3%
Not a US citizen	10	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	101	13.5%
Italian	89	11.9%
French	37	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	6	0.8%
German	4	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.7%
Internet access	86.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55708

What city is ZIP code 55708 in?

ZIP code 55708 is primarily assigned to Biwabik, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55708 in?

ZIP code 55708 falls within Saint Louis County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55708 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 55708 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55708?

The median home value in ZIP code 55708 is $87,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 55708?

ZIP code 55708 has an estimated population of 749 residents, with a density of 155 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55708?

The median household income in ZIP code 55708 is $63,977, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 55708 in?

ZIP code 55708 observes the CST timezone.