55713 ZIP Code — Buhl, MN

Saint Louis County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55713 is located in Buhl, Minnesota, within Saint Louis County. It covers approximately 7.42 square miles and serves a population of 1,081 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 55713

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 $117,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,375. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 55713 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,081
population
7.42
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55713 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55713

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City Status
Buhl Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,081
Population density 146 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 137
Geography
Land area 7.42 sq mi
Water area 0.24 sq mi
Latitude 47.4976
Longitude -92.7716
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 57.7% 44.3% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 24.2% 31.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 18.0% 20.5% 26.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.1% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,081
Population
146
People per sq mi
48.2
Median age
$56,375
Median household income
$31,413
Per capita income
$117,500
Median home value
$1,021
Median monthly rent
75.9%
Home ownership
3.6%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
410
Housing units
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
12
Under 5
13
52
5–9
58
24
10–14
27
32
15–19
35
41
20–24
46
41
25–34
46
32
35–44
35
81
45–54
90
38
55–59
42
33
60–64
36
58
65–74
64
48
75–84
53
21
85+
23
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1824222.4%
18 and over83977.6%
65 and over26724.7%
Median age48.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.7%
Two or more races 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Black or African American 1%
Asian 0.3%
GroupCount%
White98090.7%
Two or more races716.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native161.5%
Black or African American111%
Asian30.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 57.7% 44.3% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 24.2% 31.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 18.0% 20.5% 26.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.1% 8.5%
Under $10k 3.6%
$10k–$15k 2.3%
$15k–$25k 13.6%
$25k–$35k 13.6%
$35k–$50k 10.9%
$50k–$75k 18.1%
$75k–$100k 11.1%
$100k–$150k 10.0%
$150k–$200k 16.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.6%
$10k–$15k2.3%
$15k–$25k13.6%
$25k–$35k13.6%
$35k–$50k10.9%
$50k–$75k18.1%
$75k–$100k11.1%
$100k–$150k10.0%
$150k–$200k16.6%
Median income$56,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.8%
$50k–$100k 26.4%
$100k–$150k 23.9%
$150k–$200k 21.3%
$200k–$300k 11.8%
$300k–$500k 2.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$117,500
Median rent / month$1,021
Owner occupied75.9%
Renter occupied24.1%
Vacant10.3%
Single-family detached87.2%
Large apartment buildings2.1%
Mobile homes5.0%
Median rooms5.0
Avg household size (owned)2.20

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.1%
2000–200915.7%
1990–19994.2%
1980–19891.5%
1970–197910.1%
1960–19699.6%
1950–195916.8%
1940–19498.6%
1939 or earlier30.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)5.4%
1 bedroom8.6%
2 bedrooms28.9%
3 bedrooms48.0%
4 bedrooms7.6%
5+ bedrooms1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle9.4%
1 vehicle32.6%
2 vehicles31.3%
3 or more26.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas76.8%
Electricity3.8%
Propane / LP gas1.9%
Fuel oil10.7%
Wood4.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family18038.4%
Cohabiting couple337.0%
Male householder, no spouse9219.6%
Female householder, no spouse16435.0%
Households with children under 1813528.8%
Households with seniors (65+)17136.5%
Average household size2.11

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married35.1%23.5%
Married49.1%38.8%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.2%18.2%
Divorced14.6%19.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%
Some HS, no diploma 4.2%
HS graduate 44.0%
Some college, no degree 21.3%
Associate's degree 11.3%
Bachelor's degree 15.8%
Graduate / professional 1.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.3%
Bachelor's or higher17.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool207.2%
Kindergarten113.9%
Elementary school13347.7%
High school6724.0%
College / grad school4817.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.1%
Manufacturing 16.9%
Retail trade 16.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%
Public administration 5.8%
Agriculture & mining 5.5%
Professional & management 3.4%
Other services 3.2%
Wholesale trade 2.3%
Transportation & utilities 1.5%
Construction 1.3%
Finance & real estate 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.3%
Service19.8%
Sales & office14.1%
Natural resources & construction8.9%
Production & transportation26.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector86.3%
Government12.1%
Self-employed1.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.2%
Carpool4.2%
Public transit0.4%
Walk2.5%
Work from home3.1%
Other means8.6%
Avg commute (minutes)15.7

Poverty

All people 3.6%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 4.7%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.7%
Retirement income16.0%
Supplemental Security3.6%
Cash public assistance0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP4.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.6%
High blood pressure33.4%
High cholesterol32.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Heart disease7.5%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis29.0%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease6.4%
Cancer8.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.9%
Binge drinking20.3%
No physical activity21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.0%
Depression23.3%
Fair or poor health12.8%
Poor mental health13.4%
Poor physical health10.2%
No health insurance10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.2%
Visited dentist64.3%
Cholesterol screening90.3%
Teeth loss11.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans839.9%
Disability%
Any disability17.0%
Under 183.8%
18–64 years8.6%
65 and over54.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance78.0%
Public insurance40.7%
No insurance3.2%
Uninsured under 193.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,05697.7%
Spanish80.8%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages30.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,06998.9%
Born in same state1,06098.1%
Born in different state84778.4%
Foreign born90.8%
Naturalized citizen121.1%
Not a US citizen758.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish11310.5%
Italian666.1%
Arab615.6%
AncestryCount%
French524.8%
Norwegian151.4%
German40.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.4%
Internet access86.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55713

What city is ZIP code 55713 in?

ZIP code 55713 is primarily assigned to Buhl, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55713 in?

ZIP code 55713 falls within Saint Louis County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 55713 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 55713 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55713?

The median home value in ZIP code 55713 is $117,500.

Does ZIP code 55713 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 55713 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 55713?

ZIP code 55713 has an estimated population of 1,081 residents, with a density of 146 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 55713 in?

ZIP code 55713 observes the CST timezone.

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