Biwabik
City in St. Louis County, Minnesota
Biwabik is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, with 961 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,450 ft (442 m) above sea level. The nearest town is McKinley, 3.6 miles SW.
- 961residents (2020 Census)
- 1,450 ftelevation · 442 m
- 8.8 sq miland area · 22.7 km²
- 110 / sq mipopulation density
- 55708ZIP code
About Biwabik
Biwabik ( BY-wə-bik) is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 961 at the 2020 census.
State Highway 135 (MN 135) and Vermilion Trail (County 4) are two of the main routes in Biwabik.
Its name is derived from the Ojibwe word for 'iron', biiwaabik. Biwabik is the gateway to the East Range on the Mesabi Iron Range.
Biwabik is a Bavarian-themed town that greets visitors to Giants Ridge Resort with two golf courses and a ski area, as well as trails, lakes, lodging and dining. The Mesabi Trail connects the community to Giants Ridge and Vermilion Trail Campground on Embarrass Lake, making the city a year-round destination. Events include the Calithumpian Fourth of July parade; Honktoberfest in September, an Oktoberfest which honors Honk the Moose; and Weihnachtsfest held on the first Saturday in December, with fireworks, music and food, and lights.
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Living in Biwabik
- Median household income
- $67,917
- Median home value
- $111,200
- Median rent
- $749/mo
- Median age
- 45.1
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Biwabik had 961 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 961 |
|---|---|
| Density | 110 per sq mi (42 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Biwabik at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Louis County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 961 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.76 sq mi (22.7 km²) |
| Water area | 1.18 sq mi (3.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,450 ft (442 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.5400° N, 92.3412° W |
| ZIP code | 55708 |
| Official website | cityofbiwabik.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2706148 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Biwabik
- McKinley3.6 mi SW
- Aurora4.7 mi E
- Gilbert6.3 mi SW
- Virginia8.3 mi W
- Eveleth10.6 mi SW
- Hoyt Lakes11.1 mi E
- Leonidas11.6 mi SW
- Mountain Iron12.8 mi W
- Iron Junction15.0 mi SW
- Kinney17.7 mi W
- Tower19.3 mi N
- Soudan19.5 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Biwabik
What county is Biwabik in?
Biwabik is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Biwabik, MN?
961 people lived in Biwabik at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Biwabik, MN?
The ZIP code of Biwabik is 55708.
What is the elevation of Biwabik?
1,450 feet (442 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Biwabik?
McKinley (3.6 mi), Aurora (4.7 mi), Gilbert (6.3 mi), Virginia (8.3 mi), Eveleth (10.6 mi).
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