Tower
City in St. Louis County, Minnesota

Tower is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, with 430 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,394 ft (425 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Soudan, 1.8 miles E.
- 430residents (2020 Census)
- 1,394 ftelevation · 425 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.6 km²
- 147 / sq mipopulation density
- 55782ZIP code
About Tower
Tower is a city located in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 430. State Highways 1 (MN 1), 169 (MN 169), and 135 (MN 135) are three of the main routes in Tower. Tower is located on the southern shore of Lake Vermilion.
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Living in Tower
- Median household income
- $65,893
- Median home value
- $109,600
- Median rent
- $586/mo
- Median age
- 55.4
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Tower had 430 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 430 |
|---|---|
| Density | 147 per sq mi (57 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tower at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Louis County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 430 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.92 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,394 ft (425 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.8157° N, 92.2747° W |
| ZIP code | 55782 |
| Official website | cityoftower.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2765272 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tower
- Soudan1.8 mi E
- Hoyt Lakes18.6 mi SE
- Cook19.3 mi W
- Biwabik19.3 mi S
- Aurora19.7 mi S
- Babbitt20.0 mi SE
- Ely20.5 mi E
- McKinley22.1 mi S
- Virginia22.9 mi SW
- Winton23.3 mi E
- Gilbert24.1 mi S
- Mountain Iron25.0 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Tower
What county is Tower in?
Tower is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Tower, MN?
430 people lived in Tower at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tower, MN?
The ZIP code of Tower is 55782.
What is the elevation of Tower?
1,394 feet (425 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tower?
Soudan (1.8 mi), Hoyt Lakes (18.6 mi), Cook (19.3 mi), Biwabik (19.3 mi), Aurora (19.7 mi).
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