| City: | Buhl, Minnesota |
| Names to Avoid: | Great Scott |
| County: | Saint Louis County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:38:23 AM |
| Population: | 979 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 218 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 47.4976, -92.7716 |
| Land Area: | 7.415 sq mi |
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Buhl is a small Iron Range community in northeastern Minnesota's Saint Louis County. With 979 residents across 18.8 square miles, this is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery anywhere in the territory. The Buhl post office maintains 410 PO Boxes for 431 households, meaning 95% of homes rely exclusively on PO Box service.
Mail arrives via two rural carrier routes covering 36 named streets. Street names tell the story of an old mining community: Mine Street, along with distinctive "Location" roads like Frantz Location, Hanna Location, and Grant Location. These unusual street names are remnants of early mining camp terminology, where "location" referred to mining claim sites. State Street has the most delivery points with 14 addresses, including some apartments.
The community has 472 total housing units, with 350 owner-occupied and 81 renter-occupied homes. Median age is 44.8 years. About 8% of the population lives in group quarters, including 68 residents in institutionalized settings. The area includes the historic alias "Great Scott," recognized by USPS but not valid for mailing. With 20 business establishments employing 282 workers, Buhl maintains a small but stable economic base. Median household income is $58,424, and median home values are $117,700.
All mail to Buhl residents must use PO Box addresses. The format is:
Recipient Name
PO Box ###
Buhl, MN 55713The historical name "Great Scott" is recognized by USPS for address matching but isn't valid for mailing.
Street names preserve mining camp history with distinctive Location roads and Mine Street alongside traditional avenues and presidential names.
ZIP Code 55713 has 979 residents and 431 households (average 2.09 persons per household). The median age is 44.8 years, older than the state (38.4) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.2% male and 51.8% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.4%, much higher than the state average of 77.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 979Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,048Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 132.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $59,036Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 431Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $129,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.09Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.28Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 857 | 1,076 | 1,112 | 1,127 | 1,167 | 1,135 | 1,036 | 1,084 | 1,019 | 1,137 | 1,098 | 1,081 | 1,048 | 1,048 |
| Decennial Census | 1,017 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 979 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.8
Male Median Age: 42.7
Female Median Age: 48.5
| 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 | 15 | 30 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 27 | 35 | 40 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 17 | 36 | 42 | 26 | 20 | 12 | 12 |
| Female | 19 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 15 | 29 | 29 | 35 | 29 | 22 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 40 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 34 |
| Total | 34 | 60 | 60 | 51 | 34 | 56 | 64 | 75 | 57 | 53 | 61 | 49 | 68 | 82 | 50 | 45 | 34 | 46 |
| White: | 914 | 95.91% |
| Black: | 7 | 0.73% |
| Hispanic:* | 16 | 1.68% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.31% |
| American Indian: | 11 | 1.15% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.21% |
| Total: | 953 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 472 | 48.21% | 42.7 years |
| Females: | 507 | 51.79% | 48.5 years |
| Total: | 979 | 100% | 44.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,026 | 97.90% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 9 | 0.86% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 6 | 0.57% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 7 | 1.24% |
| Total Population: | 1,048 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,035 | 98.76% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 13 | 1.24% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $59,036, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $24,808 (72.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,564. Family households earn a median of $121,346 versus $31,902 for nonfamily households (a difference of $89,444). By gender, male median income is $59,552 and female is $55,000, which is roughly equal to the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $4,552 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 66.3%, which is slightly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is a bit less than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (26.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $34,228 | $39,028 | $41,375 | $41,648 | $41,563 | $45,455 | $44,167 | $42,019 | $43,472 | $45,500 | $51,014 | $56,375 | $58,424 | $59,036 |
| Median Family Income | $42,396 | $46,667 | $48,456 | $51,548 | $51,957 | $57,188 | $57,000 | $55,000 | $51,250 | $65,446 | $66,607 | $77,727 | $94,479 | $121,346 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $22,000 | $20,536 | $20,417 | $25,089 | $27,813 | $30,625 | $34,375 | $25,000 | $24,868 | $23,906 | $24,954 | $29,261 | $31,458 | $31,902 |
| Median Male Income | $38,125 | $43,393 | $46,429 | $55,074 | $57,500 | $57,760 | $60,000 | $41,042 | $43,571 | $48,638 | $51,673 | $56,929 | $59,339 | $59,552 |
| Median Female Income | $31,389 | $31,534 | $39,250 | $40,000 | $42,917 | $40,577 | $41,250 | $38,472 | $36,971 | $36,250 | $41,250 | $44,342 | $50,833 | $55,000 |
| Employed: | 559 | 63.38% |
| Unemployed: | 26 | 2.95% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 297 | 33.67% |
| Total: | 882 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 147 | 26.30% |
| Service: | 86 | 15.38% |
| Sales and Office: | 91 | 16.28% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 93 | 16.64% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 142 | 25.40% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 559 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $129,300, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $60,000 (86.58%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $51,300. The median gross rent is $1,043, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $276 (35.98%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $255. Of occupied housing, owners make up 80.53% (50.82% with a mortgage, 49.18% free-and-clear) and renters 19.47% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.62%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $69,300 | $69,700 | $75,100 | $79,800 | $82,800 | $76,500 | $78,300 | $78,000 | $78,000 | $100,200 | $109,500 | $117,500 | $117,700 | $129,300 |
| Less than $500: | 2 | 2.25% |
| $500 to $999: | 32 | 35.96% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 52 | 58.43% |
| $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: | 3 | 3.37% |
| Total: | 89 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $767 | $531 | $521 | $529 | $380 | $459 | $556 | $0 | $788 | $864 | $919 | $1,021 | $1,032 | $1,043 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 187 | 40.92% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 181 | 39.61% |
| Renter Occupied: | 89 | 19.47% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 457 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 457 | 87.38% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 66 | 12.62% |
| Total Housing Units: | 523 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 491 | 93.88% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 13 | 2.49% |
| Other Units: | 19 | 3.63% |
| Total Housing Units: | 523 | 100% |
In 2024, 20.30% 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 93.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 1.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 4.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.60 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 (43.91%). College enrollment is 22.88%, 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: | 23 | 3.11% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 27 | 3.65% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 258 | 34.86% |
| Some college, no degree: | 176 | 23.78% |
| Associate's degree: | 106 | 14.32% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 123 | 16.62% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 27 | 3.65% |
| Total: | 740 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 690 | 93.24% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 150 | 20.27% |
| Private Insurance: | 756 | 68.66% |
| Public Insurance: | 282 | 25.61% |
| No Insurance: | 63 | 5.72% |
| Total: | 1,101 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,038 | 94.28% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 5.6% | 3.8% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 8.6% | 6.5% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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: | 14 | 5.17% |
| Kindergarten: | 3 | 1.11% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 119 | 43.91% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 73 | 26.94% |
| College or graduate school: | 62 | 22.88% |
| Total: | 271 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 17 | 6.27% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 195 | 71.96% |
ZIP Code 55713 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 15 business establishments, employing about 300 people with an annual payroll of $21,499,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 416Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 15Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $5,620,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $21,499,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 300Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 55713 is located in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, within the Duluth, MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 20260) and Minnesota's 8th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 279,771 people, about 0.35% of whom live in ZIP Code 55713. It covers 7.415 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.235 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Duluth, MN-WISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 20260Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 279,771Source: Census |
| MSA: | Duluth-Superior, MN-WI MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 7.415 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.235 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: | 2708524Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Buhl city; MinnesotaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 55713 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.