| City: | Beaver Bay, Minnesota |
| County: | Lake County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:38:02 AM |
| Population: | 176 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 218 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 47.2557, -91.3034 |
| Land Area: | 15.44 sq mi |
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The median age here is 55.7 years, notably higher than state and national averages. Households tend to be small, averaging 2.3 people. While classified as a PO Box-only ZIP, residents on Main Street do receive carrier delivery from neighboring ZIP 55614, which encloses this zone. The post office serves as a pickup point for the surrounding area, though it doesn't function as a major regional hub. Median household income sits at $54,375, with a median home value of $232,700.
With just one street in the USPS database, Beaver Bay shows the sparse delivery infrastructure typical of small North Shore communities where PO Boxes handle most residential mail.
ZIP Code 55601 has 176 residents and 78 households (average 2.26 persons per household). The median age is 55.7 years, significantly older than the state (38.4) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.8% male and 47.2% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (89.8%, much higher than the state average of 77.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (1.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 176Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 128Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 11.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $56,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 78Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $242,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.26Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.96Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 112 | 122 | 91 | 114 | 81 | 70 | 62 | 75 | 75 | 114 | 159 | 152 | 135 | 128 |
| Decennial Census | 105 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 176 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 55.7
Male Median Age: 55.5
Female Median Age: 55.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Female | 3 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 9 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 29 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| White: | 158 | 95.18% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 1.20% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.60% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 1.81% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 1.20% |
| Total: | 166 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 93 | 52.84% | 55.5 years |
| Females: | 83 | 47.16% | 55.8 years |
| Total: | 176 | 100% | 55.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 121 | 94.53% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 7 | 5.47% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 5.47% |
| Total Population: | 128 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 121 | 94.53% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 7 | 5.47% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $56,250, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $12,917 (29.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $56,250. Family households earn a median of $82,500 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $82,500). By gender, male median income is $55,625 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $55,625 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 52.5%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (33.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $43,333 | $44,375 | $42,750 | $41,563 | $45,750 | $60,625 | $63,250 | $63,125 | $0 | $0 | $73,750 | $71,875 | $54,375 | $56,250 |
| Median Family Income | $33,750 | $43,125 | $42,750 | $42,750 | $47,000 | $62,500 | $80,000 | $63,000 | $0 | $153,750 | $104,286 | $88,750 | $82,917 | $82,500 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $90,714 | $93,438 | $0 | $41,250 | $41,250 | $56,875 | $62,750 | $63,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $65,536 | $67,969 | $38,750 | $42,500 | $0 | $71,250 | $71,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $61,250 | $52,500 | $55,625 |
| Median Female Income | $13,750 | $20,625 | $0 | $32,500 | $0 | $43,333 | $0 | $45,833 | $143,167 | $123,750 | $137,083 | $88,438 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 62 | 52.54% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 56 | 47.46% |
| Total: | 118 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 5 | 8.06% |
| Service: | 4 | 6.45% |
| Sales and Office: | 21 | 33.87% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 20 | 32.26% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 12 | 19.35% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 62 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $242,400, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $7,400 (3.15%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $581 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 96.83% (29.51% with a mortgage, 70.49% free-and-clear) and renters 3.17% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 43.24%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $235,000 | $245,500 | $412,500 | $262,500 | $293,800 | $240,600 | $215,600 | $212,500 | $267,900 | $228,100 | $203,600 | $202,800 | $232,700 | $242,400 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 2 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 2 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $581 | $582 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 18 | 28.57% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 43 | 68.25% |
| Renter Occupied: | 2 | 3.17% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 63 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 63 | 56.76% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 48 | 43.24% |
| Total Housing Units: | 111 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 103 | 92.79% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 8 | 7.21% |
| Total Housing Units: | 111 | 100% |
In 2024, 14.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 91.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 60.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 2.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 24.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.40 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (77.78%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 9 | 8.33% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 32 | 29.63% |
| Some college, no degree: | 23 | 21.30% |
| Associate's degree: | 28 | 25.93% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8 | 7.41% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8 | 7.41% |
| Total: | 108 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 99 | 91.67% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 16 | 14.81% |
| Private Insurance: | 70 | 42.94% |
| Public Insurance: | 77 | 47.24% |
| No Insurance: | 16 | 9.82% |
| Total: | 163 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 147 | 90.18% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 30.0% | 22.9% | 24.2% | 24.2% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.7% | 2.9% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 1 | 11.11% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 7 | 77.78% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1 | 11.11% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 9 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1 | 11.11% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 8 | 88.89% |
ZIP Code 55601 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 131 people with an annual payroll of $3,511,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 86Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 13Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $864,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,511,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 131Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 55601 is located in Lake County, Minnesota, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Minnesota's 8th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 55601. It covers 15.44 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.227 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 15.44 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.227 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 08Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 27908.13 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2704456Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Beaver Bay city; MinnesotaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 55601 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.